Blackbutt Showground
Blackbutt Showground
About this campsite
Blackbutt Showground is an appealing overnight stop for travelers, located conveniently in Blackbutt North. It boasts ample power points and water taps, along with well-maintained amenities. While the TV connectivity may vary depending upon your location, the Telstra WiFi/mobile reception is commendable. Enjoy the well-kept grassy expanse and an honesty-box system for site fees. With a short 400m walk, you can also explore the town, discovering delights like the famous bakery on the main street.
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Blackbutt Showground•16 Bowman Road, Blackbutt North, QLD, 4306
Common questions about Blackbutt Showground
Is Blackbutt Showground free to camp at?
We have Blackbutt Showground in Blackbutt North, QLD recorded as a free camp, but we have not confirmed that with the operator, so treat it as unconfirmed. Sites change hands and councils bring in fees, so check the current rate before you commit to the drive.
What facilities does Blackbutt Showground have?
Blackbutt Showground has good amenities, overnight rest area, camping fee, variable tv signal, dump point and pets welcome. That is the short list; 19 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.
Are dogs allowed at Blackbutt Showground?
The record for Blackbutt Showground lists "Pets Welcome", so dogs are welcome here. National parks and conservation areas nearby often take a different view, so check the rules for any day trips you have planned. Keep them on a lead around other campers and clean up after them, and nobody has a problem with it.
Can you book Blackbutt Showground online?
We hold no online booking link for Blackbutt Showground, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.
Where is Blackbutt Showground?
Blackbutt Showground sits in Blackbutt North, QLD. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.
Facilities at Blackbutt Showground
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Good amenities | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Camping Fee | Yes |
| Variable TV signal | Yes |
| Dump Point | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Maximum 48 hrs | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Plenty of power points | Yes |
| Honesty box for site fees | Yes |
| Dump point | Yes |
| Hot Showers | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Showground | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
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