South Australia offers a diverse range of camping destinations from ranges to shores and everything in between. Below you'll find a list of some of the best places to camp in South Australia.
1. Deep Creek Conservation Park.
Located in the Fleurieu Peninsula, Deep Creek Conservation Park is only a 2-hour drive from Adelaide. There are 5 different campsites to choose from, all vary in what they offer. 4 of those campgrounds are accessible via 2WD and the other one is only available for hikers.
Deep Creek is home to over 100 species of birds and a variety of other wildlife including kangaroos and echidnas. 15 walking trails in the park range from easy to difficult to cater for all ages and hiking abilities. One that all walks have in common is that they all offer spectacular views of the scenery.
Pricing is from $10 to $12 as well as vehicle entry fees and all booking and fees must be made online via https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/parks/deep-creek-national-park.
2. Innes National Park
Surrounded by immaculate beaches, Innes National Park is located at the southern tip of the Yorke Peninsula, a very popular place for camping, fishing, and fishing. The park is also filled with great bushwalking trails to discover the national park, ranging for 30 minutes walks to four-hour hikes. On your adventure, you'll spot a variety of birds and wildlife.
The park is mostly accessible by 2WD, so take a stroll from your campsite to the beach and visit some of the amazing little spots around the park including one of the restored heritage cottages, an old shipwreck on Ethel Beach, and hidden rock pools off of Shell Beach.
Pricing is from $12.50 for vehicle entry plus camping fees and all booking and fees must be made online via https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/parks/dhilba-guuranda-innes-national-park
3. Vivonne Bay
Located on Kangaroo Island, who wouldn't want to visit the 6 kilometer long U shaped beach that was once voted Australia's best beach... Its the picture perfect postcard destination ideal for picnics, sunbathing, swimming, fishing and surfing, something for everyone.
Just a short walk away is the Vivonne Bay Campground. Camping fees: Unpowered site $22.50 up to 2 people Powered site $35.00 up to 2 people Additional persons $7.50 Showers $2 per use.
4. Wilpena Pound
A 5 hour drive from Adelaide will being you to a privately owned resort within the Flinders Ranges National Park. The campground covers over 50 hectares, set yourself up in one of the 300 campsites (powered and non-powered available) and immerse yourself within nature.
The campground has a variety of ammenitities including 4 shower blocks with flushing toilets and hot showers, taps, coin operated washing machines, wash up area with tables and benches, and a restaurant on site for those who don't feel like cooking.
5. Kuitpo Forest
Kuitpo Forest has 3 designated campgrounds in the Mount Lofty Ranges, Chookarloo, Mount Crawford's Chalk's and Rocky Paddock Campgrounds but Ccmping is permitted from 1 April to 30 November annually, outside of the fire danger season.
Chookarloo Campground is located in the heart of the forest surrounded by natural Eucalypt woodlands. The site has picnic areas, fire pits, access to walking trails, and has 21 camping sites.
Chalk's Campground is based within the redgum trees where campers can utilise one of the 35 campsites, there is a bush hut with a fireplace and picnic tables available too.
Rocky Paddock Campground is recognised as one of Australia's nest campgrounds. It offers bush-style camping within pine trees and unique rocky outcrops. Similar to the other campgrounds in Kuitpo Forest, there are 30 campsites, toilets, fire pits, and picnic tables for campers to utilise.
Campsite fees are charged per vehicle (not per person). A fee of $18.70 per vehicle applies
6. Rapid Bay
Between 2 mountains, 90 minutes away from Adelaide is the campground of Rapid Bay, located right off of the waterfront. The campground is a large grass field with no designated sites. All sites are unpowered and shade is sparse, so be sure to bring some shade in the summer. Toilets are available but there are no private showers, only cold water showers situated on the campgrounds,
Although in peak areas, the campsite is always full with families and campers, it can be hard to find privacy and solitude however Rapid Bay is a beautiful area to pull out the kayaks, paddleboards, fishing gear and snorkels. Get on the water and explore the little hidden coves around the bend.
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