Major Mitchell Caravan Park: Your Doorstep to Mitchell’s Great Artesian Spa
Warrego Hwy, Mitchell QLD 4465
- Website: Major Mitchell Caravan Park
- Phone: (07) 4623 6600
- GPS Coordinates: -26.48586, 147.98321
Location Map
Site Details and Facilities
- Location: On the Warrego Highway in Mitchell, right next door to the Great Artesian Spa.
- Site Suitable For: Tents, camper trailers, caravans, motorhomes, and big rigs.
- Road Access: Sealed highway access with sealed and gravel internal roads.
- Site Surface: Grass, dirt, and some slab sites.
- Camping Permitted: Yes, powered and unpowered sites available.
- Maximum Overnight Stays: Caters to tourist stays.
- Facilities: Camp kitchen, BBQs, amenities block, laundry, dump point.
- Picnic Tables: Yes, in communal areas.
- Potable Water: Yes.
- Mobile Phone Coverage: Good.
- TV Reception: Good.
- Onsite Public Toilets: Yes.
- Rubbish Bins: Yes.
- Open Fires: Generally not permitted; check with park management for current rules.
- Generator Use: Limited use may be permitted; check with management for designated times.
Activities & Essentials
- Essentials to Bring: Swimmers and a towel are non-negotiable for the Great Artesian Spa!
- Pet Friendly: Yes, the park is pet-friendly. Please confirm conditions upon booking. Note: pets are not allowed inside the spa complex.
- Fishing: Fishing for Yellowbelly and Murray Cod is popular in the nearby Maranoa River.
- Short Walks: Enjoy the Mitchell Yumba Interpretive Trail or a stroll through the town centre.
Local Amenities
Pubs & Restaurants
- Hotel Richards: Approx. 1 km
- Mitchell Motel (Bistro): Approx. 1 km
- Various cafes and bakeries in town: Approx. 1 km
Local Attractions
- The Great Artesian Spa: Adjacent to the park.
- Booringa Heritage Museum: Approx. 1.2 km
- Mitchell Yumba Interpretive Trail (Maranoa River): Approx. 1.5 km
Camping & Travel Resources
- Nearest Caravan Parks: This is the main park in town.
- Next Free Camps: Neil Turner Weir (approx. 4 km) is a well-known free camp.
- Nearest Dump Points: Onsite for guests. A public dump point is also located in Mitchell.
- Nearest Petrol Station: Several options available on the Warrego Highway in Mitchell (approx. 1 km).
- Drinking Water Resupply: Available onsite.
- Public Toilets: Onsite for guests.
Seasonal Weather Forecast: Mitchell (Maranoa Region)
- Summer (Dec-Feb): Very hot with high humidity and a strong chance of afternoon thunderstorms. Averages range from 22°C to 35°C.
- Autumn (Mar-May): Warm, sunny days and milder nights. An ideal time for travelling. Temperatures average 14°C to 30°C.
- Winter (Jun-Aug): Mild, clear, sunny days with cold nights and mornings. Frost is common. The spa is particularly popular during this season. Average temperatures from 5°C to 22°C.
- Spring (Sep-Nov): Warms up quickly with dry and sunny conditions. Temperatures range from 13°C to 32°C.