Campgrounds at Imbil, Conondale State Forests to be shut for repairs

Campers planning a trip to the Mary Valley’s forestry may need to rework their plans with two campgrounds to be shut for a month.

A Department of Environment spokesman said the Charlie Moreland (pictured) and Booloumba Four grounds in the Imbil State Forest and the Conondale National Park will be shut until early June as a result of “substantial damage” to the parks.

Campers planning a trip to the Mary Valley’s forestry may need to rework their plans with two campgrounds to be shut for a month due to continued rainfall.

A Department of Environment spokesman said the Charlie Moreland and Booloumba Four grounds in the Imbil State Forest and the Conondale National Park would be shut until early June as a result of “substantial damage” to the parks.

This damage was caused by the continued rain and “amplified by three consecutive long weekends bringing extra foot traffic, (which) has caused substantial damage to camping areas and nearby roads,” the spokesman said.

It was expected the campgrounds would reopen on June 4.

A Department of Environment spokesman said the Charlie Moreland (pictured) and Booloumba Four grounds in the Imbil State Forest and the Conondale National Park will be shut until early June as a result of “substantial damage” to the parks.

“During this temporary one-month closure works will be completed to assist in the recovery, weather permitting,” the spokesman said in a statement Tuesday.

“Campers affected by the closure can consider alternate options in the same area such as B1 and B3 in Conondale National Park and Peach Trees camping area in Yabba State Forest.

“Visitors are being urged to check Park Alerts for up-to-date information on protected area closures.

“Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service will continue to monitor the situation and will reopen camping areas when the areas have recovered and are safe.

“The public is urged to obey all signs and directions from Rangers.”