River, stream, or creek camping near Whyalla

Cuttlefish sightings, coastal hikes, and seafront camping along the Eyre Peninsula.

81% (113 reviews)

Australia
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South Australia
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Whyalla

81% (113 reviews)

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Dog-friendly getaways

Rocky River Off-Grid

4 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Wirrabara, SA

This campsite is mostly flat with the Rocky River running through my property, surrounded with river gum trees and plenty of bird life including kookaburras and Corellas. The property is fairly central to the localities of Laura, Stone Hut, Wirrabara, Melrose and Wilmington. Port Pirie is about 50km away if you need any major conveniences or supplies. You will need to be self-contained with your own camping toilet/shower and drinking water supply. We grow veggies on our land - if you would like some for your campfire dinner please ask me. Campfires are allowed. Dogs welcome.

* Before taxes and fees

Port Germein Camping

10 sites · RVs, Tents50 acres · Point Lowly, SA

Port Germein is the gateway to the wonderful Flinders Ranges and you will have full exclusivity to over 50 acres of prime property. Located minutes away from the water and great for fishing and crabbing. Easy access to major highways. 4WD access required for sites as there are no roads or tracks to the block. Guests are required to have their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste with them on departure. Great place to get away from it all yet close to major towns and amenities. Home to the Longest Jetty in Australia. Pets are welcome!

* Before taxes and fees

Catninga Camps & Accommodation

18 sites · RVs, Tents7000 acres · Woolundunga, SA

Set with a back drop of deep gorges and high mountain ranges & looking towards pristine waters of Spencer Gulf, 'Catninga' is the perfect choice to give you a taste of the Flinders Ranges. We have stunning bush camping options, 'on site caravan' or our B&B (view separate listings to book these). Many hiking trails and nature walks. Farm animals to see and feed (please ask hosts before approaching any farm animals). Bush Camping Private bush campsites located on the banks of the River Red Gum studded creek. Stunning scenery and beautiful sunsets. Enjoy our billion star camping accommodation. Private long drop toilet available at each campsite. Many hiking trails and nature walks. Farm animals to see and feed (please ask hosts before approaching any farm animals).

* Before taxes and fees

Spear Creek Holiday Park

115 sites · RVs, Tents21000 acres · Wilmington, SA

Spear Creek is more than just another Holiday Park. Set immediately adjacent to the Western slopes of the Flinders Ranges in the middle of a 21,000 acre working sheep station providing privacy, security and an experience like no other. Spear Creek is located 25 kilometres south-east of Port Augusta, only 12km off Highway 1. Our eastern boundary follows the summit of the ranges north from Horrocks Pass, with walking trails through deep gorges to range top views of upper Spencer Gulf. The Holiday park is nestled amongst 600 year old river red gums adjacent to the ranges. You may meet any of the three different species of kangaroos, echidnas, or 85 species of birds including wedge-tail eagles and peregrine falcons who call Spear Creek home. The owner operators of this tourism business are fourth generation, whose families have been farmers and graziers on this land for over 130 years.

* Before taxes and fees

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Catninga Camps & Accommodation

18 sites · RVs, Tents7000 acres · Woolundunga, SA

Set with a back drop of deep gorges and high mountain ranges & looking towards pristine waters of Spencer Gulf, 'Catninga' is the perfect choice to give you a taste of the Flinders Ranges. We have stunning bush camping options, 'on site caravan' or our B&B (view separate listings to book these). Many hiking trails and nature walks. Farm animals to see and feed (please ask hosts before approaching any farm animals). Bush Camping Private bush campsites located on the banks of the River Red Gum studded creek. Stunning scenery and beautiful sunsets. Enjoy our billion star camping accommodation. Private long drop toilet available at each campsite. Many hiking trails and nature walks. Farm animals to see and feed (please ask hosts before approaching any farm animals).

* Before taxes and fees

Spear Creek Holiday Park

115 sites · RVs, Tents21000 acres · Wilmington, SA

Spear Creek is more than just another Holiday Park. Set immediately adjacent to the Western slopes of the Flinders Ranges in the middle of a 21,000 acre working sheep station providing privacy, security and an experience like no other. Spear Creek is located 25 kilometres south-east of Port Augusta, only 12km off Highway 1. Our eastern boundary follows the summit of the ranges north from Horrocks Pass, with walking trails through deep gorges to range top views of upper Spencer Gulf. The Holiday park is nestled amongst 600 year old river red gums adjacent to the ranges. You may meet any of the three different species of kangaroos, echidnas, or 85 species of birds including wedge-tail eagles and peregrine falcons who call Spear Creek home. The owner operators of this tourism business are fourth generation, whose families have been farmers and graziers on this land for over 130 years.

* Before taxes and fees

Port Germein Camping

10 sites · RVs, Tents50 acres · Point Lowly, SA

Port Germein is the gateway to the wonderful Flinders Ranges and you will have full exclusivity to over 50 acres of prime property. Located minutes away from the water and great for fishing and crabbing. Easy access to major highways. 4WD access required for sites as there are no roads or tracks to the block. Guests are required to have their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste with them on departure. Great place to get away from it all yet close to major towns and amenities. Home to the Longest Jetty in Australia. Pets are welcome!

* Before taxes and fees

Rocky River Off-Grid

4 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Wirrabara, SA

This campsite is mostly flat with the Rocky River running through my property, surrounded with river gum trees and plenty of bird life including kookaburras and Corellas. The property is fairly central to the localities of Laura, Stone Hut, Wirrabara, Melrose and Wilmington. Port Pirie is about 50km away if you need any major conveniences or supplies. You will need to be self-contained with your own camping toilet/shower and drinking water supply. We grow veggies on our land - if you would like some for your campfire dinner please ask me. Campfires are allowed. Dogs welcome.

* Before taxes and fees

4 top river, stream, or creek campgrounds near Whyalla

Catninga Camps & Accommodation

18 sites · RVs, Tents7000 acres · Woolundunga, SA

Set with a back drop of deep gorges and high mountain ranges & looking towards pristine waters of Spencer Gulf, 'Catninga' is the perfect choice to give you a taste of the Flinders Ranges. We have stunning bush camping options, 'on site caravan' or our B&B (view separate listings to book these). Many hiking trails and nature walks. Farm animals to see and feed (please ask hosts before approaching any farm animals). Bush Camping Private bush campsites located on the banks of the River Red Gum studded creek. Stunning scenery and beautiful sunsets. Enjoy our billion star camping accommodation. Private long drop toilet available at each campsite. Many hiking trails and nature walks. Farm animals to see and feed (please ask hosts before approaching any farm animals).

* Before taxes and fees

Spear Creek Holiday Park

115 sites · RVs, Tents21000 acres · Wilmington, SA

Spear Creek is more than just another Holiday Park. Set immediately adjacent to the Western slopes of the Flinders Ranges in the middle of a 21,000 acre working sheep station providing privacy, security and an experience like no other. Spear Creek is located 25 kilometres south-east of Port Augusta, only 12km off Highway 1. Our eastern boundary follows the summit of the ranges north from Horrocks Pass, with walking trails through deep gorges to range top views of upper Spencer Gulf. The Holiday park is nestled amongst 600 year old river red gums adjacent to the ranges. You may meet any of the three different species of kangaroos, echidnas, or 85 species of birds including wedge-tail eagles and peregrine falcons who call Spear Creek home. The owner operators of this tourism business are fourth generation, whose families have been farmers and graziers on this land for over 130 years.

* Before taxes and fees

Port Germein Camping

10 sites · RVs, Tents50 acres · Point Lowly, SA

Port Germein is the gateway to the wonderful Flinders Ranges and you will have full exclusivity to over 50 acres of prime property. Located minutes away from the water and great for fishing and crabbing. Easy access to major highways. 4WD access required for sites as there are no roads or tracks to the block. Guests are required to have their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste with them on departure. Great place to get away from it all yet close to major towns and amenities. Home to the Longest Jetty in Australia. Pets are welcome!

* Before taxes and fees

Rocky River Off-Grid

4 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Wirrabara, SA

This campsite is mostly flat with the Rocky River running through my property, surrounded with river gum trees and plenty of bird life including kookaburras and Corellas. The property is fairly central to the localities of Laura, Stone Hut, Wirrabara, Melrose and Wilmington. Port Pirie is about 50km away if you need any major conveniences or supplies. You will need to be self-contained with your own camping toilet/shower and drinking water supply. We grow veggies on our land - if you would like some for your campfire dinner please ask me. Campfires are allowed. Dogs welcome.

* Before taxes and fees

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Spear Creek Holiday Park

115 sites · RVs, Tents21000 acres · Wilmington, SA

Spear Creek is more than just another Holiday Park. Set immediately adjacent to the Western slopes of the Flinders Ranges in the middle of a 21,000 acre working sheep station providing privacy, security and an experience like no other. Spear Creek is located 25 kilometres south-east of Port Augusta, only 12km off Highway 1. Our eastern boundary follows the summit of the ranges north from Horrocks Pass, with walking trails through deep gorges to range top views of upper Spencer Gulf. The Holiday park is nestled amongst 600 year old river red gums adjacent to the ranges. You may meet any of the three different species of kangaroos, echidnas, or 85 species of birds including wedge-tail eagles and peregrine falcons who call Spear Creek home. The owner operators of this tourism business are fourth generation, whose families have been farmers and graziers on this land for over 130 years.

* Before taxes and fees

Rocky River Off-Grid

4 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Wirrabara, SA

This campsite is mostly flat with the Rocky River running through my property, surrounded with river gum trees and plenty of bird life including kookaburras and Corellas. The property is fairly central to the localities of Laura, Stone Hut, Wirrabara, Melrose and Wilmington. Port Pirie is about 50km away if you need any major conveniences or supplies. You will need to be self-contained with your own camping toilet/shower and drinking water supply. We grow veggies on our land - if you would like some for your campfire dinner please ask me. Campfires are allowed. Dogs welcome.

* Before taxes and fees

Port Germein Camping

10 sites · RVs, Tents50 acres · Point Lowly, SA

Port Germein is the gateway to the wonderful Flinders Ranges and you will have full exclusivity to over 50 acres of prime property. Located minutes away from the water and great for fishing and crabbing. Easy access to major highways. 4WD access required for sites as there are no roads or tracks to the block. Guests are required to have their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste with them on departure. Great place to get away from it all yet close to major towns and amenities. Home to the Longest Jetty in Australia. Pets are welcome!

* Before taxes and fees

Catninga Camps & Accommodation

18 sites · RVs, Tents7000 acres · Woolundunga, SA

Set with a back drop of deep gorges and high mountain ranges & looking towards pristine waters of Spencer Gulf, 'Catninga' is the perfect choice to give you a taste of the Flinders Ranges. We have stunning bush camping options, 'on site caravan' or our B&B (view separate listings to book these). Many hiking trails and nature walks. Farm animals to see and feed (please ask hosts before approaching any farm animals). Bush Camping Private bush campsites located on the banks of the River Red Gum studded creek. Stunning scenery and beautiful sunsets. Enjoy our billion star camping accommodation. Private long drop toilet available at each campsite. Many hiking trails and nature walks. Farm animals to see and feed (please ask hosts before approaching any farm animals).

* Before taxes and fees

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Looking for a camping adventure near Whyalla, South Australia, with a preference for rivers? Look no further than Hipcamp! We've got over 160 options for you to choose from, each offering a unique camping experience by the river. From serene riverside campsites to cosy cabins with river views, we've got it all. And with prices starting as low as $10 per night, camping has never been more affordable. Check out our top campsites, such as Catninga Camps & Accommodation with 68 reviews, Heyson Base Camp with 24 reviews, and Bendleby Ranges with 7 reviews. Plus, enjoy popular facilities like cooking equipment, showers, and rubbish disposal. And if you're up for some adventure, you'll love the hiking, whitewater paddling, and wind sports opportunities nearby. Start planning your riverside camping trip today!

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