Hann Crossing camping area
Campsite
Most campers visiting Lakefield stay at either Kalpowar or this campground at Hann Crossing, on Lakefield Rd, 29 km north of Lakefield Ranger Station. Reached by 4WD only, there are 17 numbered sites for general use and 2 for commercial operators. William Hann made a crossing of the North Kennedy River here during his expedition to Cape York in 1872. He also discovered gold on the Palmer River, initiating the rush of 1873, which resulted in tracks through the southern end of the park. GPS S:14 45.970 E:144 04.798
Information
Who to contact: QPWS Lakefield National Park (07) 4060 3271 or 13 1304 Camping fees: Pay fees at the self-registration station at Lakefield Ranger Headquarters; fill in reservation board when obtaining permits
Nearby Campsites
- Six Mile Waterhole camping area
- Mick Fienn Waterhole camping area
- Horseshoe Lagoon camping area
- Melaleuca Waterhole camping area
- Welcome Waterhole camping area
- Kalpowar Crossing Campground
- Midway Waterhole camping area
- Sweetwater Lake camping area
- Annie River camping area
- Dingo Waterhole camping area
- Orange Plain Waterhole camping area
- Five Mile Creek camping area
- Lake Emma camping area
- Seven Mile Waterhole camping area
- Kennedy Bend Waterhole camping area
- Old Faithful Waterhole camping area
- Hanush’s Waterhole camping area
- Twelve Mile Waterhole camping area
- Bottom Whiphandle Waterhole camping area
- Saltwater Creek camping area
- Catfish Waterhole camping area
- Top Whiphandle Waterhole camping area
