Clermont BP Service Station Campground is a good side area Adjacent to the BP Service station. The site has an open area plus options in the bush. It is a good place to stop for a rest while travelling the Great Inland Way.
To stay at this campground, you must be self-contained. However, the service station has toilet and shower facilities.
The campground is easily accessed from the Gregory Highway, which is part of the Great Inland Way.
Pets are permitted at this campground.
Tents are not permitted.
Fires are not permitted.
Clermont BP Service Station Campground Quick Facts
| Campground Name | Clermont BP Service Station Campground |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town | Clermont |
| GPS | 22°48'9.70"S 147°38'49.11"E |
| Access Road | Sealed |
| Number of sites | 20+ |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Water | Yes |
| Dump point | No |
| Power | No |
| Pets | Yes |
| Tents | Yes |
| Fires permitted | No |
| Telstra coverage | Yes |
| Optus coverage | Yes |
| Cost | Free |
| Booking | N/A |
Campground Layout and Features
The campground provides more than 20 campsites. The front of the site is more open. However, this section is not as quiet due to the presence of refrigeration units. Further back, there are sites available in the bush along numerous tracks. The ground is a little uneven, but we had no issues finding a flat site.
All sites are unpowered and have no water available.
The service station provides toilets, showers and a laundry.
Rubbish bins and water are available at the station. This is a free camp with a maximum stay of 24 hours.
Clermont BP Service Station Campsite Location
Clermont BP Service Station Campground is 4km drive north of the town. It is accessed via the Gregory Highway. The map below shows the campground’s location. You can zoom out for a more general location.
What to Watch Out For at Clermont BP Service Station Campground
This site is a little rough. It has some long-term residents despite the 24-hour maximum stay requirement. However, we felt safe there.
Final Words
This is a good place to spend a night.
When you arrive check the track to the left (as you enter) of the site. There are a couple of good sites along this track.
Closeby Campgrounds
If heading north, there is a similar campground in Charters Towers.
Virgin Rock camping near Springsure provides a good option for those heading south from Clermont.