Camping Near Daly River, NT, AU: 12 Best Campgrounds 2026

The small town of Daly River, a popular fishing and swimming spot in the Top End, sits beside the river of the same name. Daly River camping can be a bit of a detour from the main north–south Northern Territory thru-route, but outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the diversion. There are a wide range of camping options along the Daly River, from simple sites to caravan parks with pools, and many outdoor activities. Beyond formal caravan parks, some sites have basic facilities such as fire pits, toilets, and drinking water, but others are total bush camps, so come well prepared. Swim at a refreshing waterhole, luxuriate in the Douglas Hot Springs, and fish for barramundi. Daly River even hosts a couple of annual dry-season fishing festivals and the town gets especially busy at this time.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Daly River

The small town of Daly River, a popular fishing and swimming spot in the Top End, sits beside the river of the same name. Daly River camping can be a bit of a detour from the main north–south Northern Territory thru-route, but outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the diversion. There are a wide range of camping options along the Daly River, from simple sites to caravan parks with pools, and many outdoor activities. Beyond formal caravan parks, some sites have basic facilities such as fire pits, toilets, and drinking water, but others are total bush camps, so come well prepared. Swim at a refreshing waterhole, luxuriate in the Douglas Hot Springs, and fish for barramundi. Daly River even hosts a couple of annual dry-season fishing festivals and the town gets especially busy at this time.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Daly River

1. Litchfield Safari Camp

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71km from Daly River · 62 sites · RVs, Lodging

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Litchfield National Park at Litchfield Safari Camp. Nestled just outside the park’s western entry, our camp is the perfect base for discovering the wonders that await. With a range of accommodation options including glamping tents, family cabins, studio cabins and spacious powered and unpowered camping areas that are shaded and fully grassed, we cater to every adventurer’s needs. Experience the thrill of exploring iconic attractions like Wangi Falls, Florence Falls, and Tolmer Falls, where cascading waterfalls meet crystal-clear plunge pools. Embark on scenic hikes, relax in pristine waterholes, and capture the essence of untouched wilderness. Whether you seek relaxation or adventure, Litchfield Safari Camp is your gateway to unforgettable experiences in nature’s wonderland. We are thrilled to be featured in The Feel Good Family’s latest episode, “Best Guide To Litchfield National Park 2024.” Watch as they explore the breathtaking beauty of the park and give an exclusive preview of Litchfield Safari Camp, showcased at the 3:10 mark. Dive into the adventure and see why our camp is the perfect base for your Litchfield experience.

2. Somewhere Else Bush Camp

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56km from Daly River · 1 site · Tent, RV

Wanting to escape the crowds? You need to go Somewhere Else! This is an exclusive and unique little getaway spot. Plenty of birds can be seen and heard around the shady and peaceful campsite and you may see some wallaroos that sometimes visit or pass by the campsite. Sit back, relax and soak up nature. Take a stroll to the campsite lookout. Enjoy some spectacular night time star gazing. There is no phone reception so you can be fully immersed in your outdoor experience. We are located just over 1.5 hours from Darwin, and about halfway between Katherine and Darwin via an old section of the original Stuart Highway. With only one site available you will have plenty of space and privacy. There is however enough space for 3 - 4 vehicles with vans so if you are travelling with your mates as a group you may book for extra vehicles. Please go to "Extras" in the booking platform to add additional vehicles and select "Add to Trip". We are just 15 minutes to Robin Falls, 20 minutes to Litchfield National Park's southern entry*, 30 minutes to Adelaide River, 45 minutes to Daly River, and about 1 hour to Butterfly Gorge. You will have plenty to see and do throughout your stay with us. Pets on a leash are welcome. Campers must have their own toilet and take all waste and rubbish with them on departure. *Access is subject to seasonal conditions so please check the NT Road Report for the current status.

3. Litchfield Bush Sites

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73km from Daly River · 10 sites · Tents, RVs

Be immersed in the rugged beauty of our Northern bushland, from the luxury of your own fully self contained Van, camper tent or roof top. Open your eyes in the morning to a breathtaking escarpment of native bush. This makes the perfect camp to come home to after exploring Litchfield's waterfalls and attractions. At present we will only be offering 15 self contained sites, so plenty of space not to be on top of each other. We (the owners) live on-site, about a three minute walk from the Van sites. We have also started a little coffee shop at our main camp so you can find us there most days. We are located just 8km from Wangi Falls, one of Litchfield's largest and most iconic waterfalls. For most of the year it is open for swimming. There are also several other smaller water holes nearby. Most water attractions are accessible by car. If you do have a 4WD be sure to go off-road to visit the amazing, less accessible sites.

4. Marumba Nudist Bush Camp

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70km from Daly River · 4 sites · Tents, RVs

Quiet and relaxing camping for nudists only on our 140 acre unspoilt natural bush property with walking and cycling trails, billabongs during the Wet Season. No Pets We have 1 all weather hilltop campsite for smaller vehicles The land is varied, flood plain, woodland, open grassland, steep hills and rocky ridges. A wonderful place for naturist who love nature. No pets allowed.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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John

September 2025

6 m travel trailer

2 nights at Litchfield Safari Camp

We had a great site with no neighbours, that looked into the bush.There was a track about 20mts in that ran along a beautiful clear creek. The pool was refreshing and pretty The amenities were very clean and modern with each cubicle with its own hand basin ,toilet and shower The staff were wonderful,friendly and helpful The location is perfect for exploring litchfield NP

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Josh

August 2025

12 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Litchfield Bush Sites

Such an awesome spot in Litchfield without the crowds of the NP Campsites. Even better that I could go for a short stroll check in at home and have a coffee

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Levin

August 2025

4 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Litchfield Bush Sites

I loved the stay there, can recommend it to everybody. Super close to the fabulous Wangi falls and a quiet and cozy place to relax.

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Susan

August 2025

11 m travel trailer

1 night at Litchfield Bush Sites

Fantastic experience, spacious and generous bush camping. Well maintained property and bloody good coffee. Awesome location within Litchfield National Park. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a truly unique and relaxing experience pop in to this unique location and property. Thanks Rog & Viv

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James

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Litchfield Bush Sites

Last minute decision to take my 3 year old for a swag and small fire. Great little place and coffee was great. Be back with the rest of the family.

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Holly

August 2025

9 m travel trailer

With kids

3 nights at Litchfield Bush Sites

Plenty of space for our caravan, campfire, great coffee, the best mango smoothies, and spotless toilets. All within easy driving distance of Litchfield NP. What more could you ask for?!

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Karen

July 2025

10 m pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Litchfield Bush Sites

Perfect spot to camp and explore Litchfield. Quiet and well maintained.

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Robert

July 2025

8 m travel trailer

3 nights at Litchfield Bush Sites

A great camp in a good location with plenty of room for the larger rigs, we didn’t use the coffee shop but it and the ammenities were clean and tidy. A little more afternoon shade would have been nice as it was quite warm during our stay. Maybe move the access track to the other side of the old airstrip so that you can get the shade in the afternoon. Had a great stay here.

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Gabi

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Litchfield Bush Sites

Lovely little spot, great for ground tents like ours. Lots of birds to spot. Clean toilets and lovely hosts.

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Tamara

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Litchfield Bush Sites

Amazing spot. We highly recommend. The toilets were so clean and plenty of space to spread out your campsite. The cafe was a total bonus and the staff so lovely.

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Craig

July 2025

10 m pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to Litchfield Bush Sites

Great spot! We had a lovely stay, very well kept and delicious coffee!

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Hannah

July 2025

Tent

1 night at Litchfield Bush Sites

Great spot and super close to all my favourite Litchfield waterfalls without the crammed feeling of national park camping.

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Marc

June 2025

3 m Class B

1 night at Litchfield Safari Camp

Beautiful place, plenty of room for everyone and great amenities. Optus had some 4G signal too! Defo reccomend to everyone!

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Anna

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Litchfield Bush Sites

Loved this site! Toilets were clean, campsites (we had tents, tucked into one of the bushsites) were roomy and having a firepit and free wood was such a boon. Had lovely chats with other campers and also with owners in the cafe. Gallery is a great addition. Will be back!

Ben

June 2025

7 m travel trailer

With kids

3 nights at Litchfield Bush Sites

Nice spot plenty of room, close to everything Litchfield has to offer. Clean amenities, nice gallery and cafe. Only issue, the listing states there’s showers that you can pay for -this probably needs to be removed as we weren’t the only campers expecting to be able to shower and told there wasn’t actually access to any.

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Joshua

June 2025

9 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Litchfield Bush Sites

Easy access with very close proximity to all areas of Litchfield NP. Nice big parking areas with nice sunny locations for off grid camping ⛺️

Jess

June 2025

6 m travel trailer

With kids

4 nights at Litchfield Bush Sites

Fabulous spot! Easy to access, lots of room and beautiful surroundings. Very convenient to access all the attractions in Litchfield.

Martin

June 2025

8 m travel trailer

3 nights at Litchfield Bush Sites

Nice place to relax but generator owners need their own area, for 3 days we had to listen to generators most of the day. Please make a generator owners zone it’s not pleasant next to them.

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Fiona

June 2025

7 m travel trailer

2 nights at Litchfield Bush Sites

Loved this bush campsite: plenty of space and able to have a campfire. Great coffee and mango/macadamia bread in their cafe. Very welcoming and would definitely stay again if in litchfield.

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Marty

May 2025

4 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Marumba Nudist Bush Camp

What a fantastic time spent with the guys! And what an amazing property! We went for multiple walks around the land and they showed me the billabongs and pointed out where the river meets their land. Fantastic hosts that have a perfect little piece of paradise. The view from the main house and B&B room is spectacular it really has to be seen to be believed ! and the best part is they are more than happy to share their plunge pool with guests - great way to cool off after a good walk around. If you want to help out around the property, they’ll happily take the help, if not, wonder around and you’ll find some great wildlife like, finches, kangaroos and we even spotted a frilled neck lizard on one of the walks! Can’t wait to get back!