Two popular campgrounds have been temporarily closed due to recent wet weather and heavy usage.
Charlie Moreland and Booloumba 4 campgrounds, within Imbil State Forest and Conondale National Park respectively, will be shut until about June 4.
The Department of Environment issued a statement saying the camping areas and nearby roads had been substantially damaged by “extreme wet weather, amplified by three consecutive long weekends bringing extra foot traffic”.
“During this temporary one-month closure, works will be completed to assist in the recovery, weather permitting,” the department said.
“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 (on the department’s website) for up-to-date information on protected area closures.
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“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.”
Part of Kondalilla National Park have also been closed after severe weather in the Blackall Range resulted in damage to bridges and tracks.
