Twelve Mile Waterhole camping area
Campsite
Twelve Mile Waterhole is near the Normanby River about 12 km east of Lakefield Rd; take the turn-off opposite New Laura Ranger Station. There are 9 numbered sites, open fires are allowed in the provided rings, and generators are permitted. Check the reservation board at New Laura Ranger Station. Lakefield has an extensive river system comprising the Normanby, Morehead and North Kennedy rivers and their tributaries. During the wet season, these waterways join to flood vast areas, eventually draining into Princess Charlotte Bay. GPS S:15 11.575 E:144 24.886
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
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