Campsite 1 sits on the eastern banks of the upper Noosa River within the Cooloola Recreation Area of Great Sandy National Park, roughly 15–19 km from Elanda Point by water.

It is one of three closely linked camping areas set among open forest and woodland — featuring melaleuca, allocasuarina, bloodwood and eucalypt species — bordering open heathland plains to the east.

All sites provide shade, and a walking track connects them, continuing on to the Cooloola Sandpatch from Campsite 3. Access is by boat, canoe, or on foot via a walking track after paddling across the river from Harry's Hut camping and day-use area.

No vehicle access permit is required. The site accommodates groups of no more than eight people, and campers must carry out all rubbish as no bins are provided. A total fire ban applies in the area.