The best luxury caravan campgrounds near Sandy Creek, South Australia

On the southern cusp of the Barossa Valley—one of South Australia’s most famous wine regions—the blink-and-you’ll-miss-it town of Sandy Creek is surrounded by rolling vineyards and verdant farmlands. Wine tasting in the Barossa Valley is the big draw, but you can also play a game of golf at Sandy Creek Golf Club and go bushwalking, bird-watching, and kangaroo-spotting at Sandy Creek Conservation Park. Campers have choices, too, whether you prefer to park your campervan on a local farm, check into one of the holiday parks or caravan parks, or pitch a tent amid the vines.

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On the southern cusp of the Barossa Valley—one of South Australia’s most famous wine regions—the blink-and-you’ll-miss-it town of Sandy Creek is surrounded by rolling vineyards and verdant farmlands. Wine tasting in the Barossa Valley is the big draw, but you can also play a game of golf at Sandy Creek Golf Club and go bushwalking, bird-watching, and kangaroo-spotting at Sandy Creek Conservation Park. Campers have choices, too, whether you prefer to park your campervan on a local farm, check into one of the holiday parks or caravan parks, or pitch a tent amid the vines.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Belair National Park Holiday Park

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49km from Sandy Creek · 103 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Adelaide, SA

Situated in the beautiful Belair National Park this holiday park is made for those looking to surround themselves in the gorgeous wilderness of South Australia. Only 11km south of the CBD and ideal for families, couple getaways and nature lovers; we’ve designed this accommodation to truly allow you to be one with nature. With cabins, glamping tents, cottages and spaces for camping there is an accommodation option for everyone.We want guests to enjoy all the luxuries when camping so you can stay as long as you want with all facilities you will need; whilst never taking away from the beautiful surrounds.

2. Sunset Rocks Farmstay

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54km from Sandy Creek · 21 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Mount Barker Springs, SA

Sunset Rocks Farmstay: Creekside Camping & Permaculture Experience Discover the tranquility of Sunset Rocks Farmstay, a 20-acre gem nestled in the rolling hills of Mount Barker Springs. Our unique property features Mount Barker Creek flowing through it, creating picturesque creekside campsites perfect for nature lovers. Our property is a unique haven nestled against dramatic cliffs and a burbling creeks. A really special camping experience. ***ALL KIDS UP TO 18 STAY FREE *** CAMP FIRES: - ok out of fire ban season. ## No fires after Nov 15 2025. ## Experience the charm of an evolving permaculture farm, home to friendly sheep, playful lambs (August - November), alpacas, chickens, and fruit trees, all while surrounded by the beauty of native Australian wildlife. Our campsites offer stunning creekside views, with some situated directly on the water's edge. Enjoy the soothing sounds of the creek and the rustic charm of our natural setting. Your hosts, certified Permaculture Designers, are dedicated to environmental preservation, ensuring a sustainable and enriching experience for all guests. The property is designed to provide a peaceful escape, allowing you to reconnect with nature. Local Attractions: Sunset Rocks Farmstay is ideally located for exploring the Adelaide Hills region. Discover nearby Ngeringa Vineyards, wander through the Laratinga Wetlands, or hike to the summit of Mount Barker for breathtaking views. Explore the SteamRanger Heritage Railway, browse the Adelaide Hills Farmers Market, and sample local flavors at Howard Vineyard and Prancing Pony Brewery. The historic town of Hahndorf, with its charming shops and restaurants, is also just a short drive away. Farm Activities: Immerse yourself in farm life by meeting our animals, exploring the land, and learning about permaculture practices. Children can enjoy kayaking in the creek's rock pools, while nature enthusiasts can enjoy scenic walks. We encourage guests to respect and enjoy the environment: we have a range of native animals on the property including blue tongue lizards, possums, brown and red bellied snakes, heaps of birds including kookaburras and often a kangaroo or dozen!

3. Brownhill Creek Tourist Park

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46km from Sandy Creek · 100 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Adelaide, SA

7kms from the Adelaide CBD at the foot of the Adelaide Hills is Brownhill Creek Tourist Park. Surrounded by leafy green trees, set in the eastern suburb of Mitcham giving a country feel to a busy city. Established as a caravan park in 1954 Brownhill Creek Tourist Park is the perfect place to relax and unwind in tranquil surroundings. Close to transport with direct routes to the city, easy access to Café’s, Bistro’s, hotels and shopping centres. A short 15 minute drive to the city, hospitals, beaches and fabulous shopping precincts. A 60 minute drive to the wine regions of the Barossa Valley and 25 minutes to McLaren Vale. Steeped in history and wild life, Brownhill Creek Tourist Park offers the ease of access to many walking and cycling trails where ruins of the early 1900’s can be seen along with the 400 year old tree in the centre of the park called “The Monach”.

4. BIG4 Mannum Holiday Park

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56km from Sandy Creek · 174 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Mannum, SA

Nestled along the peaceful banks of the Murray River, BIG4 Mannum Holiday Park is ready to welcome you. Our scenic, dog-friendly park offers a perfect retreat for nature lovers in search of a relaxing getaway. Choose from cosy cabins, spacious campgrounds, and caravan sites to find the stay that suits your style. The charming town of Mannum may be quaint, but it’s full of things to explore—from river cruises and fishing adventures to classic country pubs. Embrace the relaxed vibe of Mannum—your next adventure awaits at BIG4 Mannum Holiday Park. The charming town of Mannum may be quaint, but it’s full of things to explore—from river cruises and fishing adventures to classic country pubs. Embrace the relaxed vibe of Mannum — your next adventure awaits at BIG4 Mannum Holiday Park.

5. Tipsy Hill Located at Walker Flat

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69km from Sandy Creek · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Nildottie, SA

Tipsy Hill is located at Forster, across the river Murray from Walker Flat. It is a beautiful serene property with two types of accommodation available. We have our beautiful guest room with views looking over the river and our camp-site right on the rivers edge. Tipsy Hill offers great opportunities for bird watching, paddle boarding and just sitting on the jetty or rivers edge and relaxing. We welcome you to our home Tipsy Hill... a chance to escape from the hustle and bustle of life and enjoy nature.

6. Goose's Pond & Norm's Farm B & B

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8.7km from Sandy Creek · 7 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Lyndoch, SA

Option 1: Caravan/RV self-contained parking Goose's Pond offers a unique camping experience for self-contained caravans and RVs only, catering specifically to adults 18 years and older. The campsite is nestled in the peaceful Hoffnungsthal Valley (Southern Barossa Valley), providing a tranquil and scenic setting on a large, flat, dry lagoon. This location offers magnificent views of the Barossa Ranges, making it a perfect retreat for those seeking natural beauty and solitude. Key features of Goose's Pond: • Unpowered Sites: The campsites are unpowered, ideal for self-contained vehicles like caravans or RVs. Guests are required to bring their own power sources. • Adults Only: The area is designed for adults only, as it is not suitable for children. This ensures a peaceful environment for those looking for a quiet getaway. • Air Activity: Since the property is owned by Barossa Helicopters, there is regular helicopter activity between 10 am and 4 pm each day, providing a unique aspect of the experience. • Exclusive Pickup/Drop-off by Helicopter, POA: Let Barossa Helicopters do the flying - take the stress out of your day and enjoy offers exclusive pickup and drop-off services to and from your van (by helicopter) if you are looking for a day out in the Barossa and don’t want the stress of driving (additional charges apply). They also provide tour and flight options, allowing guests to explore the Barossa Valley from the air. This campsite is an excellent choice for adult campers who are looking for a secluded, scenic, and unique experience in the Barossa Valley. The combination of stunning views, air activity, and a tranquil setting offers a memorable retreat. Option 2: Norm’s Farm - Holiday Home on the Estate, sleeps up to 8 (max of 6 adults, (3 couples) and 2 children, any combination but max occupancy of 8) see website for details.

Stories from the community

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Ken

2 weeks ago

8 m pop-up camper

With pets

2 nights at Tipsy Hill Located at Walker Flat

Nice spot,nice host.Dogs loved it,caught a few fish fun all round.

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Alexander

2 weeks ago

3 m travel trailer

4 nights at Tipsy Hill Located at Walker Flat

A beautiful peaceful, and serene spot. I highly recommend for anyone looking to reconnect with nature

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Brittany

3 weeks ago

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Belair National Park Holiday Park

We had a perfect spot on Koala Ln. Check in was so easy, got everything by e-mail and sms. Lots of amenities, clean bathrooms, hot water. A beautiful national Belair park right beside the campsite. 25 min from the city. It was a great stay! Would definitely stay there again!

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Damien

November 2025

7 m pop-up camper

With pets

10 nights at Belair National Park Holiday Park

Excellent pet friendly caravan park. Spacious sites that are extremely well maintained. Excellent facilities. Would gladly stay again

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amelia

November 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Belair National Park Holiday Park

Very recommended 🌹. Very clean toilet and good facilities..

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Elspeth

October 2025

6 m Class B

With pets

1 night at Belair National Park Holiday Park

We were greeted by a Kangaroo at the entrance. It is a lovely tidy camp with a great feel about it. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to visit again.

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Monica

October 2025

Tent

3 nights at Tipsy Hill Located at Walker Flat

Amazing spot, no boat traffic or other people, host was lovely will definitely be returning .

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Elaine

October 2025

5 m travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Tipsy Hill Located at Walker Flat

My family and I absolutely loved camping out in our caravan right next to the water and waking up to the sunrise each morning reflecting off of the cliff faces of the Murray River. Our host Susan was lovely and very informative of the area amd even let us borrow a small row boat to explore the lagoon with.

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Warren

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Belair National Park Holiday Park

Great facilities. Clean and tidy. Great location for hiking and mountain biking.

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Ken

October 2025

10 m pop-up camper

With pets

3 nights at Tipsy Hill Located at Walker Flat

There was a large variety of bird life around. It was a lovely secluded spot, our dogs enjoyed paddling in the water and running around playing. Caught some fish and fed them to the pelicans. Very relaxing, look forward to visiting again in the future

Foz

October 2025

8 m travel trailer

1 night at Goose's Pond & Norm's Farm B & B

Great spot, lovely views, quiet and private. Would recommend this spot to anyone wanting to get away.

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Tony

October 2025

11 m travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Tipsy Hill Located at Walker Flat

Great spot away especially being off grid. Right on the river front with your own private jetty. No one to bother you, great weekend away from the hassle amd bussle of life

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Amy

October 2025

5 m pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to Sunset Rocks Farmstay

A great little spot by the creek! Kids loved it. Steve was a friendly and accommodating host.

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Cathy

October 2025

7 m pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Goose's Pond & Norm's Farm B & B

Gooses Pond is a lovely peaceful camp in a large paddock with spectacular views. Sites were well spaced, so quite private. There was a flushing toilet as well as an undercover area to use. Firewood is available to purchase and host Billie-Jo was so helpful and friendly.

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Lauri

October 2025

6 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Goose's Pond & Norm's Farm B & B

Peaceful, spacious scenic area not far from Lyndoch. Beautifully green this time of year, just the cows for company, and a few flies. We would definitely stay again.

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Lauri

October 2025

7 m pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Goose's Pond & Norm's Farm B & B

Easy to access, beautiful large green space. Flushing toilet and a shared covered area if it is raining. Plenty of space between other campers, and only a few minutes in to Lyndoch.great base for gravel riding.

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Kyle

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Goose's Pond & Norm's Farm B & B

My wife and I came for a night away and were amazed by the huge open space! Was great to be able to see the hills, watch the helicopters come and go and even say hello to the cows. Great to see there was a functional toilet to use as we were camping in our swag (I would recommend maybe a light for inside the toilets when it’s dark). Great little shelter provided that we were lucky enough to use for the night to keep out the sun, as we just had our swag set up. Pet friendly was a bonus for us- the dog loved being able to adventure around! We’ll be back for sure, this place is a hidden gem. Thanks Billie-Jo!

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Tangeet

October 2025

Tent

With kids

2 nights at Goose's Pond & Norm's Farm B & B

A few places remain close to heart, this place is one of them. It’s a quiet gateway with beautiful views.

Kerri

September 2025

5 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Tipsy Hill Located at Walker Flat

Susan's property is the perfect place to relax and recharge mentally. This weekend saw plenty of fish caught, an abundance of birdlife, 2 happy hounds and 4 well rested adults 😄 this was our 2nd visit and we plan on returning many times. One of our favourite hipcamp spots!

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evan

September 2025

5 m Class B

1 night at Goose's Pond & Norm's Farm B & B

In all honesty, when I was first asked to leave a review, my initial thought was no — simply because the place is so good I didn’t want to share the secret with anyone else! In all seriousness though, this spot is absolutely awesome. We had a camper van so we were well set up, but the location itself is what makes it so special — secluded, surrounded by lush green fields, with the most incredible backdrop of the hills. It was peaceful, relaxing, and honestly just sublime. We didn’t know exactly what to expect, but it exceeded every expectation. There’s a little shed that provides shelter plus a toilet that was super clean and actually flushes (I was half-expecting a long drop, so this was a very pleasant surprise!). The host was so friendly and accommodating, which just added to the experience. We’ll 100% be back — in droves next time! If I could offer one small suggestion, it would be to add some comfy seating in the sheltered area — maybe a couch or a few cushioned chairs. We brought our own fire pit and camp chairs, which worked perfectly, but a cozy seating setup would be a really nice bonus. Either way, this place is an absolute gem. Thank you so much for having us — can’t wait to return!

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

The best luxury caravan camping near Sandy Creek guide

Where to go

Barossa Valley

Patchwork vineyards, charming stone villages, and scenic walking and biking trails stretch north of Sandy Creek in the Barossa Valley wine region. The main towns of Tanunda, Angaston, and Nuriootpa are popular with campers and day-trippers, but the real highlight is a wine-tasting tour, hopping between family-run vineyards and cellar-door wineries, and sampling the region’s world-famous shiraz.

Adelaide Hills

South of Sandy Creek, the sloping vineyards and storybook villages of the Adelaide Hills are just a short drive away. Renowned for its Pinot Noir and sparkling wines, this is another one of South Australia’s famed wine regions, but you can equally enjoy cycling along miles of biking trails, visit the German-inspired village of Hahndorf, or pick your own seasonal fruits at the local orchards.

Adelaide Plains

Beach lovers will want to head further afield to explore the Yorke Peninsula to the north or the Fleurieu Peninsula, but the wild coastline of the Adelaide Plains is a must for birding enthusiasts. Stretching along the St Vincent Gulf, the fertile plains and wetlands around Thompson Beach and Webb Beach make up the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary National Park, a key site along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway.

When to go

The wineries of the Barossa Valley pull in big crowds during the summer months (December through February), but most stay open for tastings year-round. Sandy Creek is particularly charming in spring, when wildflowers brighten up the surrounding farmlands, and in autumn, when fall foliage transforms the landscapes. Book your campsite in advance if visiting during the high season (summer).