Last Updated on 26 January 2026 by Rob
March Fly Glen, on the Gibb River Road, offers a pleasant place to stay. It is a great free alternative to the paid campground ($20 per night per adult) at Silent Grove. It provides easy access to Bell Gorge.
To stay at this campground, you need to be self-sufficient, as there are no toilets or showers.
Pets are permitted at this campground.
Tents are permitted.
Fires are permitted.
March Fly Glen Campground Quick Facts
| Campground Name | March Fly Glen Campground |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town | Derby |
| GPS | 17° 9'46.70"S 125°18'37.89"E |
| Access Road | Unsealed |
| Number of sites | 10 |
| Toilets | No |
| Water | No |
| Dump point | No |
| Power | No |
| Pets | Yes |
| Tents | Yes |
| Fires permitted | Yes |
| Telstra coverage | No |
| Optus coverage | No |
| Cost | Free |
| Booking | N/A |
Campground Layout and Features
The campground has about 10 campsites. The campsites are well spaced and flat. The best campsites are among the trees near a small creek. There is also an open area away from the creek that allows for solar charging, should you need it.
The site provides few facilities. There is a disused toilet, but it didn’t look like it had been used for quite a while.
Near the creek, there are BBQs and picnic tables. Please take all your rubbish with you.
The site is close to the road, but there is no traffic at night.
There is another area on the other side of the creek that could be used for camping, along a small loop road. It is away from the creek.
March Fly Glen Campsite Location
The campground is adjacent to Gibb River Road. Look for the track on the north side.
The map below shows the campground’s location. You can zoom out for a more general location.
What to Watch Out For at March Fly Glen Campground
We did not experience any problems at this site. Despite the name, there were few march flies.
Final Words
We had a pleasant two-night stay at this camp and recommend it.
As mentioned, it is a free campsite from which Bell Gorge can be accessed.
There is a lot of birdlife at this camp.
This in one of the campgrounds that we use on our comprehensive Gibb River itinerary and the 8-Day Express Itinerary.
Closeby Campgrounds
Those travelling east may like Frog Hole Campground for access Adcock Gorge and or Manning Gorge Campground.
If you are going west, you may like to consider Lennard River Campground as your final camp on the road. You can access Windjana Gorge and Tunnel Creek from this camp.