STORM KING DAM Located south east of Stanthorpe, Storm King Dam rests in a picturesque rural setting with many water birds (including pelicans) and is an ideal spot for picnics, swimming, sailing, water skiing and fishing. Fish species include Golden Perch, Murray Cod, Silver Perch, Jew and River Black fish. FACILITIES
Storm King Dam offers excellent facilities including toilets, picnic tables, wood bbqs, jetty, shaded areas, boat ramp, swimming area and playground. Please note that camping is not permitted. However, there is a recreational/ youth camp available for large group bookings, the Sommerville Tourist Park offers accommodation, camping and small boat hire, or nearby is Storm King Cottage. GETTING HERE
Storm King Dam is situated 10kms southeast of Stanthorpe on the Sugarloaf Road to Eukey.
GLENLYON DAM Further afield, 90kms from Stanthorpe towards Texas, is Glenlyon Dam, Glenlyon. It is ideal for wildlife viewing and many water sports such as skiing, sailing and fishing. Fish species in the dam include Golden Perch, Murray Cod, Silver Perch, Jew and Spangled Perch. FACILITIES
Camping sites, cabins and caravans are available at the Glenlyon Dam Tourist Park located at the waters edge. Facilities include a kiosk that sells bait, a boat ramp, a picnic area with tables and wood bbqs (wood available), drinking water, public phone, tennis court, playground toilets, showers and boat hire. Fishing permits are available on site. GETTING HERE
Glenlyon Dam is situated approximately 40kms south east of Texas and 90kms west of Stanthorpe along the road to Texas.
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