The park is situated on the banks of the Maranoa River with their spacious drive through sites nestled in a tranquil bushland setting. There are a range of site options available including ensuite, powered and camping. Park facilities include clean modern amenities with disabled access, laundry, barbecues and fireplace. - MAJOR MITCHELL CAMPSITE - Walk in the footsteps of one of our Nation's finest explorers and the namesake of our town, located north of Mitchell Queensland on the Forest Vale Road. The campsite is the site where Sir Thomas Mitchell camped in 1846 on his 4th expedition to map an overland route from Sydney to port Essington (Darwin). On this visit Major Mitchell noted in his diary the discovery of extensive downs watered by a fine which he named the Maranoa River, as the highlight of the expedition. Book