Southwood National Park is located within the locality of Southwood in the Western Downs Region, Queensland.
Brigalow-belah forest remnants are conserved in this park, with few intact examples of this vegetation type remaining on the Downs. Cypress pine, poplar box, wilga bush, false sandalwood, western teatree and other plant species common throughout the semi-arid lands also grow in the park.
Southwood's scrubby forests are a refuge for wildlife. More than 92 species of birds have been seen in the park, with the wonga pigeon close to the inland limit of its range within the park.
Large depressions known as gilgais are scattered through the park. These form by constant wetting and drying of the heavy clay soils.
Explorers Allan Cunningham and Thomas Mitchell passed through the district, but the surrounding area was slow to attract settlers.
Formerly known as "Wild Horse Paradise", Southwood became a National Park in 1970.
