About Lake Maroon
Lake Maroon is an artificial reservoir created by Maroon Dam on Burnett Creek near the village of Maroon in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, about 110 kilometres southwest of Brisbane. Surrounded by the McPherson Range and Mount Barney foothills, it stores water for irrigation and town supply. The lake is notable for its scenic mountain backdrop, stocked fishery, and recreation area offering boating, fishing, camping and picnicking.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large freshwater reservoir set against bushland and mountain views, with open water for boating and paddling, foreshore picnic and barbecue areas, a boat ramp, and a lakeside camping area. The recreation area provides shoreline access for fishing and birdwatching, with views of Mount Maroon and Mount Barney. Facilities are basic and focused on outdoor recreation in a quiet rural setting.
Key highlights
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Scenic reservoir surrounded by Scenic Rim mountains including Mount Barney and Mount Maroon
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Boating and paddling with designated water-skiing area
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Stocked freshwater fishing for Australian bass, golden perch and Murray cod
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Lakeside camping and day-use picnic area on the northern shore
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Birdwatching and views of surrounding national park landscapes
History of Lake Maroon
Maroon Dam was constructed between 1969 and 1974 across Burnett Creek to provide irrigation water for the Fassifern Valley and town water supply. The dam created Lake Maroon, which was officially completed in 1974 and is now managed by Seqwater as a water storage and recreation lake.
Route
| By road | Approximately 30 km southwest of Boonah via Boonah-Rathdowney Road and Maroon Dam Road, about 110 km southwest of Brisbane via Ipswich-Boonah Road |
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| Nearest airport |