This campground, while basic in features, was peaceful, safe and with plenty of trees around, shady. We would definitely stay here again when passing through.

Our Experience

This is quite a large campground, with lots of places to set yourself up away from other campers. You can also swim in the river, with easy access just a short walk away.

The road goes down into the campground, you veer left at the fork to go closer to the river, or go right, and be further away from the river. The main difference will be the trees, if wanting shade, stay by the river, on the other hand if you want to use Starlink, better off further away form the river, less trees. We had no problems with Telstra reception here.

The ground is relatively level, though if it has been raining it could get very slippery, so caution will be needed.

The campground felt safe, and was peaceful when we where there. Plenty of campers around and having camp fires is a bonus.

There is a sign about 1080 poison, being used in the area, not at the campground, but these things can be carried by birds etc, so some caution needed for your fur babies.

Boulia

Boulia is a tiny settlement on the edge of the desert. It is the administrative centre for the Boulia Shire Council which covers an area of 61,176 sq. km “of rugged landscape, open Mitchell grass downs and channel country which is noted for being one of the best Australian natural wool/beef producing country” as the Mayor of Boulia puts it. This is a true outback experience.

https://www.aussietowns.com.au/town/boulia-qld

Boulia town itself is small, but it is home to the famous Min Min lights, there is the excellent Min Min encounter show , which we thought was very well done. There is also the Heritage Center to have a look at as well.

Basic supplies are available here, just watch out for the hours, the grocery store closes at midday on a Sunday. Caught us out.

Some pics

Average weather

Below is a table for the average weather conditions in the area, take note that during the summer months temps are high and so is the potential for rain.

Weather averages for Boulia

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	June	July	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
Temp Max C	38.5	37.5	35.5	31.6	26.7	23.3	22.9	25.8	30.2	34.3	37.0	38.6
Temp Min C	24.7	24.1	21.9	17.3	12.6	9.1	7.8	9.6	13.7	18.0	21.5	23.5
Rain Avg (mm)	48.0	48.3	36.8	12.8	12.6	10.5	9.6	6.3	7.8	14.0	21.2	30.5

This table will show the average temp min/max rainfall per month

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