Freshwater Lake
A forest lake and campground in the Cooloola section of Great Sandy National Park, and a four-wheel-drive stop on the way to Double Island Point.
Freshwater Lake sits in the forest of Great Sandy National Park, south of Rainbow Beach. The Freshwater campground and day-use area beside it have showers, toilets and picnic tables. It is a common stop on the inland sand road to Double Island Point, and a rest point during beach driving. The loop trail around the lake is about 3 kilometers, and birds and kangaroos can be seen in the forest. Another trail leads to the colored sand cliffs by the sea. Access requires a four-wheel drive, and both the beaches in the national park and the campgrounds require you to buy vehicle permits and campsite bookings online in advance.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Poona Lake
- Searys Creek
- Double Island Point
- Carlo Sandblow
- Rainbow Beach
- Wolf Rock
- Tin Can Bay Dolphin Feeding
- Inskip Point