Rest Area 48 hours First Settlers Memoral Park

Great place to stop at

Great camp spot for a night

The First Settlers campground in Benarkin is a great free camp. The camp is nestled in the tiny quiet town of Benarkin. The area is quite large and can accommodate several motorhomes, tents and RVs. The ground is quite grassy and well maintained by council. The park has a toilet block with 2 unisex toilets, one with a baby change area. 2 shower rooms are also provided unfortunately is presently locked by council. There is also one smaller toilet across the new toilets disguised as a wooden shack. Toilets are all clean and well stocked with toilet paper although no soap. Bins are provided near the toilet blocks and in the camp grounds. There are several covered wooden seating areas in the vicinity that extends to the park and caters to a children's playground. The covered playground has swings, slides and climbing fort on wood chips. Next to it is a brick domed oven BBQ. Behind that is a covered wooden seating area and the backside of the 2x coin operated electricity plug and the camp also offers paid potable water. There are several historic pieces/statues in the camp and information regarding Benarkins rich history. The famous Brisbane Valley trail also passes by Benarkin and the trail can be sent behind the toilet block. Generator allowed.