CAMP OVEN COOKING IN AUSTRALIA (COCIA®)

The Washpool Camping Reserve is on the banks of Leslie Dam near rural Warwick in Queensland.  The Dam is managed by Sunwater and has been stocked with Murray Cod, Yellowbelly and Silver Perch

How to get there

Leslie Dam is situated 13 kilometres west of Warwick in Queensland.  Signs will direct you from the town

Facilities

Washpool Camping Reserve is privately run and camping fees apply.  It is bush camping with all the facilities of a caravan park. Disabled friendly toilets, picnic tables and shelter sheds, barbecues with wood provided and running water.  The amenities block includes hot showrers.  There is also a public telephone.  There are even some powered sites for caravans if you need them

What to do

Leslie Dam is stocked with native fish so fishing is one of the primary activities with many also going there for boating activities such as sailing, sail boarding, canoeing and water skiing.  The area boasts a good boat ramp however the end of thge ramp can be some distance from the water in dry periods.  Swimming in the summer months is also very popular

Leslie Dam is surrounded by gently sloping grassy banks

Camp in the sun ....................

........................ or in the shade

Barbecues spread out amongst the grassy treed camping area

The amenities block is quite large