Toilets are provided at some camping areas and a source of water is almost always available nearby. Check at the Visitor Centre first. There are several designated camping areas along the river but the numbers are restricted, so be sure to allow plenty of time to register. Fires are allowed in the established camping areas on the walking tracks system. However, fires are not allowed at the camping areas in the gorge system and campers must supply their own cooking gear and fuel.
Picnic areas provide wood barbecues, picnic furniture and toilet facilities.
The launch tour boat jetty and canoe hire are located adjacent to the boat ramp. A public swimming area is provided in the picnic area. Information on the flora and fauna, geology, walks, activities and other points of interest can be found at the Information Centre at Katherine Gorge. Boating Private vessels are prohibited from the gorge system during the peak visitor period from 1 June to 31 August each year. At other times, unless the river is closed due to the wet season, private vessels are restricted to the first gorge, due to rock bars that occur between the gorges.