The best campgrounds near Mount Pleasant, South Australia with swimming

In Mount Pleasant, campers keen on swimming have over 30 options where the water’s always close. You’ll find sites tucked along creeks and lakes, some with thick gum trees for shade and others opening onto long, pebbled banks. Average nightly rates hover around $172, but you can snag a spot for as little as $20. Favourites like Waterfront Holiday Park (30 reviews), Milang Farm Camp (23 reviews), and The Perfect Pitch Honeycombe Tent (7 reviews) get high marks from travellers. Showers, pet-friendly rules, and campfires are common, but you’ll also find quick access to hiking tracks, local surf beaches, and fishing spots. Don’t expect crowded caravan parks—most sites are private, low-key, and let you swim at your own pace.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Waterfront Holiday Park

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63km from Mount Pleasant · 116 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Tailem Bend, SA

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.

2. Milang Farm Camp

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69km from Mount Pleasant · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · Milang, SA

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.

In Mount Pleasant, campers keen on swimming have over 30 options where the water’s always close. You’ll find sites tucked along creeks and lakes, some with thick gum trees for shade and others opening onto long, pebbled banks. Average nightly rates hover around $172, but you can snag a spot for as little as $20. Favourites like Waterfront Holiday Park (30 reviews), Milang Farm Camp (23 reviews), and The Perfect Pitch Honeycombe Tent (7 reviews) get high marks from travellers. Showers, pet-friendly rules, and campfires are common, but you’ll also find quick access to hiking tracks, local surf beaches, and fishing spots. Don’t expect crowded caravan parks—most sites are private, low-key, and let you swim at your own pace.

91% (64)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Waterfront Holiday Park

94%

(78)

63km from Mount Pleasant · 116 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Tailem Bend, SA

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.

2. Milang Farm Camp

92%

(43)

69km from Mount Pleasant · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · Milang, SA

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.

Stories from the community

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Anlly C

1 week ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Waterfront Holiday Park

A very beautiful place with an incredible view of the river, very peaceful except for the noise of cars on the road at night. However, I really liked this place for camping. I think I will return.

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Brittany

November 2025

5 m Class B

1 night at Waterfront Holiday Park

Beautiful park, beautiful view, clean bathrooms! We got our check in info by SMS, so handy!

Had a great fire and lovely starry night. . Check SA fire regulations and Jenna’s information to check there are no fire bans on.

Angela

October 2025

7 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Milang Farm Camp

Lovely space to get away from everything. Jenna and her two children came to say hello and gave us some carrots to feed their horses. Nice area in Milang Bay and only a short walk to a few shops, cafe, takeout and pub. Thanks Jenna :-)

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Lynne

August 2025

5 m car

1 night at Milang Farm Camp

The sunset was stunning! Being greeted by Jenna and her tots followed closely by the horses was a plus. A good spot to unwind and sleep. Simple and clean camp.

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Jonathan

August 2025

10 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Milang Farm Camp

Great spot to relax whilst watching the animals do their thing

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Jane

June 2025

4 m travel trailer

2 nights at Waterfront Holiday Park

Lovely grounds. Great staff. Large caravan sites. Bathrooms very clean, with little extras like atomisers, mirrors and plants. Evan full of knowledge of the towns, where to eat etc. Only one night but would come again. Felt very comfortable

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Kathy

May 2025

17 m travel trailer

2 nights at Milang Farm Camp

This stay was quiet, out if town but close enough to see all the sites around Adelaide, Goolwa the mouth of the Murray river out to sea.

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Jack

April 2025

1 night at Waterfront Holiday Park

Great pet friendly stop over on our way home to Melbourne. Clean, comfy and with great views over the river and nice walking track onto the private grassy island for us and the dogs to explore.

Nicholas

April 2025

4 m pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to Milang Farm Camp

My family and I loved staying at Farm Paddock! Jenna and Shannon were so lovely and accommodating. Great little spot to bring the family and dogs along. We just so happened to book for the windiest weekend they’ve ever seen so had to cut short by a day. So because of that we’ll definitely be back! Great little spot to test out our caravan for the first time!

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Tanya

April 2025

5 m pop-up camper

2 nights at Milang Farm Camp

Plenty of space to set up and feel secure at the same time. Will be especially lovely when rain finally arrives. Hosts lovely and friendly

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gabrielle

March 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Milang Farm Camp

Quiet camp with friendly cows over the fence. Beautiful starry sky with no light pollution. Be aware south Australia is in drought so it’s not soft grass. Made camping a bit awkward.

Shaune

March 2025

9 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Milang Farm Camp

Farm Paddock was a very peaceful setting with plenty of space for the amount of campers allowed, the horses were friendly and funny. Price was also reasonable. My only criticism would be to add some trees and or plants to green up the area and give a little protection from the elements but regardless still a nice camp.

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Lisa

March 2025

9 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Milang Farm Camp

We loved camping at Jenna & Shannon’s place. The family were so welcoming and friendly, greeting us upon arrival with carrots to give to their 4 beautiful horses! There was plenty of room in the paddock and space for the dog to run and play. The camp was close to the town with an easy access road. All round a beautiful spot!

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Jon

March 2025

16 m Class A

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Milang Farm Camp

Great flat open space with easy access. Nice welcome from the hosts and they were very helpful in getting us settled. 4 vans were in on the same nights, but was plenty of room. It is just a paddock though, and very dry this time of year. However it's in a good central location with short and easy access to the peninsula, and we got great sunsets each night. Very friendly horses in the neighbouring paddock added a nice touch. The kids from the other campers could ride their bikes around and had room to play, but everyone was far enough away from each other that generators didn't bother anyone. Thanks for your hospitality🙏🙏

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Alicia

January 2025

3 m pop-up camper

With kids

1 night at Milang Farm Camp

Very friendly, well signed, lots of space and amazingly friendly animals next door - exactly what you could want!

Samantha

January 2025

Tent

With kids

5 nights at Milang Farm Camp

We had a great time checking out Milangand surroundings. The lake and playground nearby was fun for the kids. Also cellar door kanoetree winery was most hospitable. There is no natural shade here so make sure you have an annex or gazebo available. Horses on the property are super friendly and coke up for plenty of pats 😍 The private road was great for the kids to ride bikes up and down with no worry Also a great spot for star gazing at night time!!

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Mahtab

December 2024

Weekend Trip to Waterfront Holiday Park

Easy enter Great location Clean room Will come back again!

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Ganchimeg

December 2024

With kids

Weekend Trip to Waterfront Holiday Park

We loved staying at this place. It was quite, peaceful, and comfortable. There is no activities at the property such as water skiing or kayaking, but you can bring your own to enjoy. The hosts are super friendly and helpful. We went to the nearby pub and get to know some locals. Overall, it was enjoyable stay.

Ashleigh

December 2024

4 m Class B

With pets

2 nights at Milang Farm Camp

Nice open paddock, flat and easy access. Horses came to visit a few times and host was friendly and responsive.

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Ryan

December 2024

9 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Milang Farm Camp

Very quiet and peaceful. Barely saw a car drive past in the 3 days we stayed. Nice spot to slow down for a few days and just chill out 👍 horses were friendly and came to visit along the fence line. Bring an extra carrot or two to make a friend 😎