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96% (958) • 32 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Charleston
Waterfront HP - Adult Only Retreat
1. Waterfront HP - Adult Only Retreat
95%
(97)
61km from Charleston · 116 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Adult Only
The clean and relaxing park on the Murray River …. Welcome to Waterfront Holiday Park at Tailem Bend. Our Campgrounds, Accommodation are Adult focused, so no playgrounds or swimming pools. We have the Murray River on our property so swimming in the river is a great experience.
Please do not book if you have children in your group.
We’re the perfect stop-off point if you’re traveling from Melbourne or Sydney to Adelaide…or … The perfect Basecamp for short trips, with most places of interest surrounding Adelaide much easier to access without traffic lights from our location just 50 minutes from the city. We can offer you all the facilities you need to make your stay stress free with our easy going approach. With large sites, stay hitched up if you wish…… Room to Relax.
Well-behaved pets are welcome.
With big shady trees and awesome views of the Murray River, Waterfront Holiday Park is the perfect place to just relax and unwind. With no jumping castles or playgrounds onsite, adult relaxation is our focus.
The Park’s privately owned river frontage includes a boating harbor and boat ramp which is perfect for a morning paddle or water skiing all day.
Our backwater is also home to many birds including swans, ducks, pelicans, and many more.
Within short driving distance are major attractions including The Bend Motorsport Park, Old Tailem Town, Monarto Safari Park, The Coorong, and The National Motor Museum.
The Barossa, Adelaide Hills, and Langhorne Creek wine regions with many quality cellar doors in each area.
In Tailem Bend town center you will be delighted at the quality of food and coffee at numerous locally owned and operated cafes, restaurants, bakery, and hotels.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
AU$87
/ night
Gum Park Beef Farm
2. Gum Park Beef Farm
100%
(20)
65km from Charleston · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Gum Park is a working Cattle Property where our family lives and works full time. We also have a butchery on farm where we process our own beef and pork for sale at local farmer's markets.
Gum Park is a certified organic farm, so no chemicals are sprayed on our pastures or anywhere within our property. Our property is at the top of the watershed, so we don't get run off from other properties nearby.
We are situated 14 km from the centre of Victor Harbor on the top of Cut Hill.
Other towns close by are Pt Elliot (9km) and Mount Compass (14km).
The Hipcamp campsite is situated in a paddock setting, nestled up against native scrub.
Campfires
from
AU$30
/ night
Cooinda Retreats - RV and Camp Stay
3. Cooinda Retreats - RV and Camp Stay
96%
(357)
73km from Charleston · 33 sites · Tents, RVs
Cooinda Retreats – Nature’s Happy Place 🌿
Find your peaceful bushland escape where the stars shine brighter, the air feels lighter, and your stay gives back. Nestled among native scrub with sweeping sea views, Cooinda Retreats blends the magic of nature with modern comforts — hot showers, clean facilities, Wi-Fi, and space to breathe.
🌟 Why Camp With Us?
🌿 Nature + Comfort Combined
Wake to birdsong, not crowds. Wander through native bushland, relax by your fire pit (when permitted), and enjoy rustic charm with creature comforts.
💚 Camping That Makes a Difference
Every stay supports our not-for-profit mission, funding inclusive programs for people doing it tough. When you camp here, you’re helping others find their happy place too.
🔥 Campfires
Allowed only in designated platforms during safe periods (outside Fire Danger Season). Strictly no fires during bans.
✨ Seasonal Sites – Limited Time Only!
On public holidays and school holidays, we open 12 extra seasonal sites across our grassy oval and bushland edge — spacious, scenic, and available only a few times a year. Check our Seasonal Sites listings to grab one while you can!
🔍 Choose Your Spot
Powered & Premium Sites – some with pet enclosures
🐾 Site 1 – 15A powered, dog-friendly, fully enclosed (7 × 10 m)
🐾 Site 2a – Premium 15A powered, dog-friendly, fully enclosed (8 × 9 m)
⚡ Site 2b – Premium 10A powered (9 × 13 m)
⚡ Site 3a – Premium 10A powered (10.5 × 12 m)
Non-Powered Sites
⛺ 3c – Swag / small tent zone
🏠 3d – Motorhome / rooftop tent layout
🌅 4 – Gentle slope, large site (12 × 9 m)
🐾 5 – Dog-friendly, fully enclosed (16 × 12 m)
🌳 6 – Quiet bushland retreat (7 × 11 m)
🌿 7 – Premium non-powered (11 × 7.5 m)
🌄 8 – Open & scenic (10 × 10.5 m)
🌊 9 – Lawn with ocean views (10 × 10.5 m)
🌊 10 – Elevated ocean outlook (10 × 10.5 m)
✅ Included with Every Stay
🚿 Hot showers & toilets 💧 Potable water 🍽 Camp kitchen + Wi-Fi 🚐 RV dump point
♻️ Leave No Trace
We don’t provide rubbish bins — this helps protect the environment and keeps site costs affordable for everyone. Please take all waste with you and help us keep this place clean, wild, and wonderful.
Camp with heart, unwind under the stars, and know every sunrise at Cooinda Retreats helps someone else find theirs. 🌞
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
AU$36
/ night
Alma's Hem Amphitheatre Retreat
4. Alma's Hem Amphitheatre Retreat
99%
(388)
75km from Charleston · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to Alma’s Hem 🌿
Peaceful farm camping in the heart of the Fleurieu Peninsula
Located on Ramindjeri Country, Alma’s Hem is a private, tranquil campground set beside a winter creek on a working cattle farm. Enjoy birdlife, wildlife and big starry skies.
It boasts space, scrub and it's own natural amphitheatre, popular for weddings and celebrations when privately booked.
* Camping options
Tents, swags, caravans and RV's welcome
Level, grassy and spacious sites
Easy access all year for any vehicle
King Deluxe swags with all bedding available to make camping extra easy!
* Comforts and features
Modern flushing toilets (yes, even camping can be luxurious)
Undercover camp kitchen with gas BBQ table and chairs
Fire pit at every site
Firewood available to order.
* Location highlights
Less than 1 km to the Heysen Trail
15 mins to Victor Harbor for all your shopping needs
20 mins to Carrackalinga Beach
30 mins to Myponga Reservoir
Close to kayaking, waterfalls, conservation parks
* Good to know
No foraging for firewood — surrounding scrub is heritage listed
Friendly farm dogs may visit (can be kept away if needed)
Leave No Trace: take all rubbish
* Arrival
Site map at the driveway entrance
Contact us for larger group bookings
We look forward to welcoming you ✨
Kylie and the Alma’s Hem Team
Toilets
Potable water
Picnic table
from
AU$40
/ night
The Scrub Campsite - Inman Valley
5. The Scrub Campsite - Inman Valley
97%
(690)
75km from Charleston · 13 sites · Tents, RVs
The Scrub Campsite located in remnant vegetation (14 minutes from Victor Harbor ) is a rustic self check in campsite as the owners do not reside near the campsite.
Campers choose their site in the designated camp spots. Sites are not allocated unless by prior arrangement.
Persons under 18, youth groups, school groups or scout groups etc. are not permitted to book at the campsite.
A communal camp kitchen, water tanks and compost toilet is available for campers use. Fire pits are located at each site. Campers will be advised of fire bans.
Wood can be purchased from the self service white ibc container for $15 for 20kgs.
Please adhere to the camp rules which are posted at each campsite.
The campsite is located on the Heysen Trail and close to many Lower Fleurieu Peninsula beaches and attractions. The popular Belicious Cafe is a 45 minute walk.
Whole campsite bookings can be made by contacting the owners.
We ask that campers respect all other campers, the land that they are camping on and follow the campers motto - Leave nothing but your footprints.
Once booked you will receive a text outlining the camp policies and instructions.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
AU$37
/ night
Milang Farm Camp
6. Milang Farm Camp
89%
(45)
54km from Charleston · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
We have 43 beautiful acres half way between Goolwa and Strathalbyn. We are located walking distance from lake alexandrina, we’re there are plenty of activities to do such as fishing, boating, and more. There is abundance of wildlife with our resident mob of kangaroos stoping by daily it’s a bird watchers paradise.
This site is a 4 minute walk from the main house and is completely private. The property has its own private road so plenty of room for kids to ride their bikes, we have horses and cows that guests are welcome to feed over the fence. Dogs are welcome lots of room for them to run around, we also have paddle boards for hire.
The town of milang has its own mini mart and cafe and on weekends the train museum is open for viewing.
Must be self contained and leave no trace.
Pets
Campfires
from
AU$25
/ night
96% (958) • 32 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Charleston
Waterfront HP - Adult Only Retreat
1. Waterfront HP - Adult Only Retreat
95%
(97)
61km from Charleston · 116 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Adult Only
The clean and relaxing park on the Murray River …. Welcome to Waterfront Holiday Park at Tailem Bend. Our Campgrounds, Accommodation are Adult focused, so no playgrounds or swimming pools. We have the Murray River on our property so swimming in the river is a great experience.
Please do not book if you have children in your group.
We’re the perfect stop-off point if you’re traveling from Melbourne or Sydney to Adelaide…or … The perfect Basecamp for short trips, with most places of interest surrounding Adelaide much easier to access without traffic lights from our location just 50 minutes from the city. We can offer you all the facilities you need to make your stay stress free with our easy going approach. With large sites, stay hitched up if you wish…… Room to Relax.
Well-behaved pets are welcome.
With big shady trees and awesome views of the Murray River, Waterfront Holiday Park is the perfect place to just relax and unwind. With no jumping castles or playgrounds onsite, adult relaxation is our focus.
The Park’s privately owned river frontage includes a boating harbor and boat ramp which is perfect for a morning paddle or water skiing all day.
Our backwater is also home to many birds including swans, ducks, pelicans, and many more.
Within short driving distance are major attractions including The Bend Motorsport Park, Old Tailem Town, Monarto Safari Park, The Coorong, and The National Motor Museum.
The Barossa, Adelaide Hills, and Langhorne Creek wine regions with many quality cellar doors in each area.
In Tailem Bend town center you will be delighted at the quality of food and coffee at numerous locally owned and operated cafes, restaurants, bakery, and hotels.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
AU$87
/ night
Gum Park Beef Farm
2. Gum Park Beef Farm
100%
(20)
65km from Charleston · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Gum Park is a working Cattle Property where our family lives and works full time. We also have a butchery on farm where we process our own beef and pork for sale at local farmer's markets.
Gum Park is a certified organic farm, so no chemicals are sprayed on our pastures or anywhere within our property. Our property is at the top of the watershed, so we don't get run off from other properties nearby.
We are situated 14 km from the centre of Victor Harbor on the top of Cut Hill.
Other towns close by are Pt Elliot (9km) and Mount Compass (14km).
The Hipcamp campsite is situated in a paddock setting, nestled up against native scrub.
Campfires
from
AU$30
/ night
Cooinda Retreats - RV and Camp Stay
3. Cooinda Retreats - RV and Camp Stay
96%
(357)
73km from Charleston · 33 sites · Tents, RVs
Cooinda Retreats – Nature’s Happy Place 🌿
Find your peaceful bushland escape where the stars shine brighter, the air feels lighter, and your stay gives back. Nestled among native scrub with sweeping sea views, Cooinda Retreats blends the magic of nature with modern comforts — hot showers, clean facilities, Wi-Fi, and space to breathe.
🌟 Why Camp With Us?
🌿 Nature + Comfort Combined
Wake to birdsong, not crowds. Wander through native bushland, relax by your fire pit (when permitted), and enjoy rustic charm with creature comforts.
💚 Camping That Makes a Difference
Every stay supports our not-for-profit mission, funding inclusive programs for people doing it tough. When you camp here, you’re helping others find their happy place too.
🔥 Campfires
Allowed only in designated platforms during safe periods (outside Fire Danger Season). Strictly no fires during bans.
✨ Seasonal Sites – Limited Time Only!
On public holidays and school holidays, we open 12 extra seasonal sites across our grassy oval and bushland edge — spacious, scenic, and available only a few times a year. Check our Seasonal Sites listings to grab one while you can!
🔍 Choose Your Spot
Powered & Premium Sites – some with pet enclosures
🐾 Site 1 – 15A powered, dog-friendly, fully enclosed (7 × 10 m)
🐾 Site 2a – Premium 15A powered, dog-friendly, fully enclosed (8 × 9 m)
⚡ Site 2b – Premium 10A powered (9 × 13 m)
⚡ Site 3a – Premium 10A powered (10.5 × 12 m)
Non-Powered Sites
⛺ 3c – Swag / small tent zone
🏠 3d – Motorhome / rooftop tent layout
🌅 4 – Gentle slope, large site (12 × 9 m)
🐾 5 – Dog-friendly, fully enclosed (16 × 12 m)
🌳 6 – Quiet bushland retreat (7 × 11 m)
🌿 7 – Premium non-powered (11 × 7.5 m)
🌄 8 – Open & scenic (10 × 10.5 m)
🌊 9 – Lawn with ocean views (10 × 10.5 m)
🌊 10 – Elevated ocean outlook (10 × 10.5 m)
✅ Included with Every Stay
🚿 Hot showers & toilets 💧 Potable water 🍽 Camp kitchen + Wi-Fi 🚐 RV dump point
♻️ Leave No Trace
We don’t provide rubbish bins — this helps protect the environment and keeps site costs affordable for everyone. Please take all waste with you and help us keep this place clean, wild, and wonderful.
Camp with heart, unwind under the stars, and know every sunrise at Cooinda Retreats helps someone else find theirs. 🌞
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
AU$36
/ night
Alma's Hem Amphitheatre Retreat
4. Alma's Hem Amphitheatre Retreat
99%
(388)
75km from Charleston · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to Alma’s Hem 🌿
Peaceful farm camping in the heart of the Fleurieu Peninsula
Located on Ramindjeri Country, Alma’s Hem is a private, tranquil campground set beside a winter creek on a working cattle farm. Enjoy birdlife, wildlife and big starry skies.
It boasts space, scrub and it's own natural amphitheatre, popular for weddings and celebrations when privately booked.
* Camping options
Tents, swags, caravans and RV's welcome
Level, grassy and spacious sites
Easy access all year for any vehicle
King Deluxe swags with all bedding available to make camping extra easy!
* Comforts and features
Modern flushing toilets (yes, even camping can be luxurious)
Undercover camp kitchen with gas BBQ table and chairs
Fire pit at every site
Firewood available to order.
* Location highlights
Less than 1 km to the Heysen Trail
15 mins to Victor Harbor for all your shopping needs
20 mins to Carrackalinga Beach
30 mins to Myponga Reservoir
Close to kayaking, waterfalls, conservation parks
* Good to know
No foraging for firewood — surrounding scrub is heritage listed
Friendly farm dogs may visit (can be kept away if needed)
Leave No Trace: take all rubbish
* Arrival
Site map at the driveway entrance
Contact us for larger group bookings
We look forward to welcoming you ✨
Kylie and the Alma’s Hem Team
Toilets
Potable water
Picnic table
from
AU$40
/ night
The Scrub Campsite - Inman Valley
5. The Scrub Campsite - Inman Valley
97%
(690)
75km from Charleston · 13 sites · Tents, RVs
The Scrub Campsite located in remnant vegetation (14 minutes from Victor Harbor ) is a rustic self check in campsite as the owners do not reside near the campsite.
Campers choose their site in the designated camp spots. Sites are not allocated unless by prior arrangement.
Persons under 18, youth groups, school groups or scout groups etc. are not permitted to book at the campsite.
A communal camp kitchen, water tanks and compost toilet is available for campers use. Fire pits are located at each site. Campers will be advised of fire bans.
Wood can be purchased from the self service white ibc container for $15 for 20kgs.
Please adhere to the camp rules which are posted at each campsite.
The campsite is located on the Heysen Trail and close to many Lower Fleurieu Peninsula beaches and attractions. The popular Belicious Cafe is a 45 minute walk.
Whole campsite bookings can be made by contacting the owners.
We ask that campers respect all other campers, the land that they are camping on and follow the campers motto - Leave nothing but your footprints.
Once booked you will receive a text outlining the camp policies and instructions.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
AU$37
/ night
Milang Farm Camp
6. Milang Farm Camp
89%
(45)
54km from Charleston · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
We have 43 beautiful acres half way between Goolwa and Strathalbyn. We are located walking distance from lake alexandrina, we’re there are plenty of activities to do such as fishing, boating, and more. There is abundance of wildlife with our resident mob of kangaroos stoping by daily it’s a bird watchers paradise.
This site is a 4 minute walk from the main house and is completely private. The property has its own private road so plenty of room for kids to ride their bikes, we have horses and cows that guests are welcome to feed over the fence. Dogs are welcome lots of room for them to run around, we also have paddle boards for hire.
The town of milang has its own mini mart and cafe and on weekends the train museum is open for viewing.
Must be self contained and leave no trace.
Pets
Campfires
from
AU$25
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Kevin
2 weeks ago
6 m Class A
Loved the site open and spacious nice grass and bush
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Alex
2 weeks ago
Tent
Wonderful secluded campsite with excellent privacy between sites. Lots of bird life. We didn’t use the shower or kitchen, but the composting loo was great.
We’ll definitely be coming back to spend more time just relaxing away from the city.
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Kai
3 weeks ago
Tent
Group trip
Great little spot, very thankful for the compost toilet and little shower.
Whole group had a great time, loved all the little fairywrens running around.
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Graham
3 weeks ago
1 m pop-up camper
Classic camp spot with beautiful surroundings in the idillyc Inman Valley! Great central location between Victoria Harbor, Normanville & some of the best beaches in SA! Kylie and her daughters are gracious hosts and welcomed me with open arms! Definitely recommend for those seeking peace and quiet and a restful night under the stars! - also, don't miss brunch at Bellalisious , a roadside crepe house , just two minutes drive down the road for good coffee, ambiance and friendly staff and locals!!
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Matthew
3 weeks ago
Tent
Unfortunately due to hot weather we haven’t actually been able to stay at the site. However the team have been brilliant in understanding and have allowed us to rebook. We look forward to staying in April. Inman Valley is a prime spot so I’m sure we will love the site.
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Sophia
January 2026
Tent
Absolutely great spot with phenomenal views and amazing facilities - hot showers, kitchen, fridge, toilets, etc. Super close to the main town but also further away enough so you feel close to nature. We booked site 3a which is powered as I needed access to my laptop. Would happily stay here again.
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John
January 2026
Tent
Decent campsite with great views and facilities. The showers are really good to have a proper refresh in and there are laundry and cooking areas. Would recommend.
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Alisa
January 2026
5 m pop-up camper
With pets
Cooinda was an amazing place to stay, awesome views, grest atmosphere. The fenced area was awesome for the children a the dog. It allowed us to relax knowing they were all safe.
The different types of camp sites or cabins to stay in offers so many options when planning our next holiday. Close to town to go shopping and outings. We are diffenantly going to book again. Close to the kids grandma for her to spend time with the kids and for us to have time with out the kids..
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Summer
January 2026
Tent
We had a great time camping at Cooinda Retreats! We had site 7 which was a perfect size, with lovely grass and a beautiful view.
We utilised the amenities including the camping kitchen, showers and toilets, everything was very clean and spacious!
The staff were also lovely can’t recommend more!
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Lucas
January 2026
Tent
Great campsite, awesome spot good amenities and good fun for the kids
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Eliza
January 2026
Tent
great range of sites available with lots of privacy between tent spots. Bookings are capped so you'll never be surrounded by other groups! Eco toilet is MUCH nicer than a traditional drop toilet - and somehow didn't smell though we were there in the peak of summer! Great spot to star gaze and escape from the city :) Victor harbour not far at all if you need to pop in to town :)
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Daniel
January 2026
Tent
Lovely open space. Great facilities and really friendly people. Thanks heaps and see you next time!
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Hannah
January 2026
5 m car
It was a nice, quiet little place be good to take your kids to as they had a few swings and sports equipment that is free to use the camping spots were cute and it is out the way of roads and traffic so it nice and peaceful and a good escape from the city
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Louise
January 2026
5 m pop-up camper
Lovely well kept campsite, nice sea views, spotless amenities. Perfect spot for a quiet getaway.
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Isabella
January 2026
5 m Class B
We loved this campground - it is a beautiful, quite place with clean amenities!! We had sea view, which was amazing. A special thanks goes to Sam and his wife, two volunteers, who care for everything und everyone at the moment.
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Rick
January 2026
6 m travel trailer
Our welcome and assistance to settle in were outstanding.
Our hosts could not have been mor rd helpful. Thanks again.
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Paul
January 2026
5 m travel trailer
With kids
Fantastic caretakers whilst we were there . Fantastic location and facilities for the price.
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John
January 2026
6 m travel trailer
Great off grid spot. Quiet with plenty of wildlife. Great night skies showing all the stars.
Rain water tank on site to refill. Good toilet block. A shower in the disabled toilet can be used.
Site 3 is further from the toilet block than 1 and 2 but only a 2 minute walk
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frank
January 2026
5 m Class B
Great place to stay much longer than we did! Grounds, facilities and hosts exceptional. Will be back with our pooch next time around.
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George
January 2026
6 m pop-up camper
With kids
Beautiful campgrounds, clean amenities , tidy, well maintained perfect location high on the hill beautiful view of the ocean & morning sunrise so many different camp spots to choose from.
Guy and Mel (caretakers at the time of our stay) were very welcoming from the minute we drove through the gates taking us down to our camp spot always up for a chat, made the kids also feel very welcome , always checking in to make sure everything was all good throughout our stay. Would recommend to everyone & also kid friendly & Safe!.
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