Camping
In Pormpuraaw
THE COLEMAN RIVER AND MELLEMAN CAMPGROUNDS ARE
Open
Camp bookings open at 9am (AEST) on Monday 14th of April 2025, however camping on site is not permitted until 26th of May 2025 (subject to wet season). Camping season closes each year in line with the closure of the Barramundi season and the last night for camping is 6th October 2025. Maximum length of stay is 14 nights.
Camping fees: $85 (incl GST) per vehicle per night. Please observe the maximum vehicle numbers for each campground/site.
BOOKINGS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED THROUGH THE BOOKING FORM ON THE WEBSITE.
Online BOOKINGS
To book, complete the form via the Enquire button when bookings open. Submit enquiries at least 2 weeks before your trip. You’ll receive a copy of your request for your records. Staff will confirm bookings within 7 days via camping@pormpuraaw.qld.gov.au please whitelist this address or check junk mail. Bookings are only secured once camping fees are paid within 7 days of confirmation. If payment isn’t received, the booking will be cancelled and reopened to the public.
Please contact Council via email: camping@pormpuraaw.qld.gov.au
Booking Form is made active when camping bookings open for the season.
Bookings are processed on a first in, first served basis. Bookings will not be accepted prior to 9am (AEST) on Monday 14th of April 2025 (no exceptions).
Payment details
After receiving email confirmation of your camp booking, to make your camp booking payment in full please deposit funds into our bank account as follows:
BSB: 064-804
Account: 00092711
Account Name: Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council
Reference: Your Surname & Campsite Booked (i.e.: SMITH-C9 or SMITH-MUNGKUN)
Please send a payment advice or email confirming that payment has been made for your booking to: camping@pormpuraaw.qld.gov.au.
Once payment has been received you will be emailed your camping permit. Should you have any issues with processing your payment please call (07) 40 328 221 (Mon to Fri 8am to 4pm).
Pormpuraaw Camping
Rules & Regulations
ENTRY REFUSED WITHOUT A VALID PERMIT
If you fail to provide your valid permit on arrival you will be turned away. NO EXCEPTIONS. Permits are to be displayed on the dashboard of your vehicle. All vehicles must display a valid permit at all times. Rangers will undertake inspections of campsites to ensure all vehicles have a valid permit displayed. Arrival time should not be before 1pm and departure time is by midday.
REFUNDS
Fees paid are non-refundable. Refunds will only be made if roads are closed (as determined by Council)
DATE CHANGES
Are not permitted once the camping booking has been paid and secured. Any request for date changes will not be accepted. (Date changes will only be approved where Council has deemed the roads as closed)
ALCOHOL
Please see our website for our Alcohol Management Plan. Alcohol can be purchased at the Pormpuraaw United Football Club for consumption at the club. Alcohol is not permitted in public spaces or within the campgrounds on the Pormpuraaw Shire DOGIT area.
FISHING
A condition of your permit is Rangers have the right to check your fridges/freezers to confirm compliance with marine species bag limits. Please observe bag limitations during your visit.
SHOOTING/HUNTING
This is an illegal activity with the Pormpuraaw Shire DOGIT area.
RUBBISH
All rubbish must be removed from campsite on exit. Please leave the campsite in a clean state for the next visitor.
DOGS
Strictly no dogs allowed.
SORRY BUSINESS IN COMMUNITY
Please note that some families may culturally request that certain beach and river areas within the Pormpuraaw Shire DOGIT area are closed due to cultural respect of those that have recently passed. This may impact fishing activities.
OTHERS
- Please report any harassment or unwelcome behavior by others to the Rangers.
- Permit holders requiring special assistance (towing or vehicle/boat retrieval) will be charged an additional fee.
- Please observe the closed areas in the Mitchell River Delta.
- Maximum of 4 vehicles per camp site for the Coleman River campgrounds.
- Maximum of 6 vehicles per camp site for the Chapman and Mungkun River campgrounds.
Please contact our Ranger team on 0458 001 051 or Pormpuraaw Police on 40 604 004 for issues whilst on site. In an emergency, please phone 000. Local Laws are currently under review. Please refer to the Council website for the most up to date information.
We hope you enjoy your visit to Pormpuraaw. Please respect our community and our community residents. Care for our Country.
CHAPMAN RIVER CAMPGROUND
Chapman River – Toilet & Shower Amenities, Town Water, Shady Trees, Concrete Boat Ramp
This Campground is 2kms South of Pormpuraaw Township which is accessed via going through the Pormpuraaw township (1 Site – 6 Vehicles Maximum)
MUNGKUN RIVER CAMPGROUND
Mungkun River – Toilet & Shower Amenities, Bore Water, Shady Trees, Shell Boat Ramp
This Campground is 7kms North of Pormpuraaw Township which is accessed via going through the Pormpuraaw township (1 Site – 6 Vehicles Maximum)
COLEMAN RIVER CAMPGROUND
Coleman River – Bush Toilets, Water Available from Pump at Waterhole 3kms from Camp Sites, Limited Shade
This Campground is approx. 40kms South of Pormpuraaw via Kowanyama (8 Sites in Total – Site # 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10A, 11 & 12) – 4 Vehicles Maximum per Site from same Booking Party)
MELLEMEN CAMPGROUND
Mellemen – Bush Toilets, Water Available from Pump at Waterhole 3kms from Camp Sites, Limited Shade
This Campground is approx. 40kms South of Pormpuraaw via Kowanyama (1 Site – 4 Vehicles Maximum)