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The Benarkin State Forest camping area – and all other National Park and State Forest camping areas in Queensland – will be closed from Thursday<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

March 25, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

The State Government is closing all camping areas within Queensland National Parks, State Forests and Recreation Areas from Thursday (March 26) until further notice.<\/p>\n

The closure is part of the State\u00a0Government’s response to COVID-19 to help keep Queenslanders safe.<\/p>\n

People who have booked a camping permit will be contacted directly about how to obtain a refund for their booking.<\/p>\n

This move obviously affects several camping areas throughout the South Burnett, including the Bunya Mountains National Park and Benarkin State Forest.<\/p>\n

Environment Minister Leeanne Enoch said\u00a0day-use areas, tracks and trails would remain open at this stage but social distancing rules would still apply.<\/p>\n

The closure of camping grounds does not include residential caravan parks.<\/p>\n

Signs will be placed in high visitation areas throughout the State to keep the public informed of closures.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe health of the community is our number one priority and minimising the spread of coronavirus is imperative.\u201d Ms Enoch said.<\/p>\n

[UPDATED with correction]<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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