Last Updated on 27 January 2026 by Rob
Lennard River Campground is located in a large area near the Lennard River Crossing. The site offers free camping from which you can visit Windjana Gorge and Tunnel Creek. The road to the west is sealed, while the road to the east is unsealed.
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.
Lennard River Campground Quick Facts
| Campground Name | Lennard River Campground |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town | Derby |
| GPS | 17°23'35.38"S 124°45'17.44"E |
| Access Road | Unsealed/sealed depending on direction |
| Number of sites | 20 |
| Toilets | No |
| Water | No |
| Dump point | No |
| Power | No |
| Pets | Yes |
| Tents | Yes |
| Fires permitted | Yes |
| Telstra coverage | No |
| Optus coverage | No |
| Cost | Free |
Campground Layout and Features
The campground has about 20 campsites. The sites are flat on a dusty dirt base. There is little shade.
The bushes between many of the sites provide some privacy in some sites.
Have a good look around before you pick a site, as some sites will be better than others in some conditions. As normal, take wind direction into account due to the dusty nature of this site.
Lennard River Campsite Location
The campground is a little south of the Lennard River.
The map below shows the campground’s location. You can zoom out for a more general location.
What to Watch Out For at Lennard River Campground
As stated above, this site is dusty. During our stay, the wind was light, but we could see the potential for it to be a dust bowl in windy conditions.
Final Words
We stayed at this site for two nights, doing a day trip to Windjana Gorge and Tunnel Creek.
If you arrive from the west, you can air down before departing, as you will be hitting the unsealed road from the site.
Those heading west can increase their pressures for the highway for the well-deserved 125km smooth drive to Derby.
This is the final campground in our comprehensive Gibb River itinerary and the 8-Day Express Itinerary.
Closeby Campgrounds
Those continuing on Gibb River Road may like to visit Bell Gorge after setting up camp at March Fly Glen.
If you are looking for a low-cost option near Derby, you might like Kimberley Bushstay.