Imintji Campground was our second campground along the Gibb River Road after leaving Birdwood Downs station. After spending around 3–4 hours on the road, including roughly 100 km of corrugated dirt road, we were more than ready to set up camp for a few days.

The campground is managed by Tex, who was friendly, welcoming and happy to answer any questions we had about the area.

Our Experience

We spent four nights at Imintji Campground while travelling the Gibb River Road with our caravan and Shadow.

The campground is reasonably spacious, with plenty of room between most campsites. There is a central potable water tap where you can fill your water tanks before continuing further along the Gibb River Road.

The campsites are mostly level, with a firm red dirt and gravel base. Grey water can be discharged onto the ground, and there is ample space to set up comfortably. Shade is fairly limited across most of the campground, although a few of the drive-through sites are fitted with shade/privacy sails, which could also provide a little protection from the wind.

The amenities were better than we expected for such a remote campground. The toilets are flushing, which is always appreciated, and the showers are solar heated. During the day there was plenty of hot water, although once the sun went down the hot water could run out fairly quickly.

There is also a camp kitchen with four gas cooktops and several sinks, making meal preparation easy if you don’t want to cook back at your campsite.

One of the biggest advantages of staying at Imintji is its proximity to Bell Gorge. Rather than towing the caravan further along the Gibb River Road, we were able to leave everything set up and make the trip as a day visit. As Bell Gorge is located within a national park where dogs are not permitted, Shadow stayed behind at camp.

One of the unexpected highlights of our stay was meeting another travelling family who were also travelling with a dog. Like us, they wanted to visit attractions where dogs weren’t permitted, so we came up with a simple arrangement. One day we looked after their dog while they visited Bell Gorge, and the following day they returned the favour so we could do the same.

It worked out perfectly for both of us and reminded us of one of the best parts of travelling Australia. Fellow travellers are often happy to help each other, and this simple arrangement meant neither of us had to miss one of the Kimberley’s highlights because we were travelling with dogs.

For three of the four nights we were there, travellers gathered around the communal fire, sharing stories, travel tips and plenty of laughs. It was a great way to meet people from all over Australia and added another enjoyable dimension to our stay. If you’re the sort of person who enjoys a chat around the campfire at the end of the day, Imintji certainly delivered for us.

Nearby Attractions

Imintji Campground is a convenient stop along the Gibb River Road and is well positioned for exploring some of the Kimberley’s most famous natural attractions.

Bell Gorge

Bell Gorge is one of the Kimberley’s most photographed waterfalls and, in our opinion, one of the must-see attractions along the Gibb River Road. The moderately challenging walk is rewarded with spectacular waterfalls, swimming holes and dramatic sandstone scenery, making it an excellent day trip from Imintji.

Lennard Gorge

For those looking for somewhere a little quieter, Lennard Gorge is another attraction in the area. Access is by 4WD only and visitor numbers are generally much lower than Bell Gorge. Unfortunately, the access track was closed during our visit, so we weren’t able to explore it ourselves.

Some Pics

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Summary

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Imintji Campground and would happily stay here again when travelling the Gibb River Road.

The campground offers spacious sites, surprisingly good amenities for such a remote location, reliable potable water, and easy access to Bell Gorge, making it an excellent place to spend a few nights rather than simply passing through. Combined with the friendly atmosphere and helpful management, Imintji proved to be one of our favourite campgrounds along the western section of the Gibb River Road.

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