Its a pretty rough and dusty road and it shook our camper hard, but we got there and it was worth it. There is a billabong fed by a spring and you can camp next to it, or go 6km further to Sawpit Gorge where you an also camp and swim - no crocs. Others have described it as a waste of time, but we enjoyed the remoteness and beauty. Palm Springs is nestled amongst hills, just east of the Black Elvire River Crossing on the Duncan Rd. There is a reasonable sized pool, which is boarded by long grass and trees and a few Palms. An old weir has been constructed, which cuts the pool into a 2/3 1/3 set up,
the 1/3 being where the spring is located, up the back. In the back 1/3, the water is clear and full of small fish, it is also a good place for a cool dip any time of the year.
In the years gone, the Palm Springs area was the local market garden for the old Halls Creek and even today, you can find reminders of this, with Banana's growing wild across the road near an old deserted cattle station out camp.
There are nice spots between the road and water hole to camp, however caution is advised with the possibility of Crocs in the nearby Black Elvire River and snakes in the long grass around Palm Springs.
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