1 / 32

Brookside Farm

96%

· Bugle Ranges, South Australia

85 acres hosted by Erin F.

1 Vehicle/Tent site

Erin is a Star Host

Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

Primitive camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Just 5 kms from Mt Barker, this 85 acre working horse property offers sweeping views across the Bugle Ranges from a sweeping hilltop site. There is a natural creek with a concreted bridge crossing, beautiful post and rail fencing and pastures with old big gum trees. Your campsite is enclosed by fencing on a hilltop. Wake up to the sunrise over the ranges, overlooking green fields of horses and spring foals grazing. Please note that this is a working farm, so the horses will be handled by staff during the day, but your campsite will no be disturbed. If you are seeking to unplug and love horses, Brookside is perfect for you! FINDING THE CAMPSITE: 1. Enter the property through the main gate 2. Turn LEFT after getting through the gate 3. Go ~200m along the gravel road, crossing over a small concreted bridge 4. Continue ~100m up the hill after the cross 5. Turn RIGHT at the Y Junction (away from the house to the LEFT) 6. Follow the laneway up the Hill for ~ 350m, until you reach a gateway at the Hilltop site. 7. Park and camp anywhere in the mowed hilltop area, staying within the fenced after after the gate. Any questions, please message us! THINGS TO KNOW: 1. WORKING FARM- This is a working farm, meaning livestock, machines and owners are sometimes at work elsewhere on the property during daylight hours (including weekends). 2. CAMP AREA- You must keep to the designated campsite- do cross fences, enter paddocks, go into outbuildings, climb on machinery or interact with the livestock. 3. HORSES- there are stallions, foals and pregnant mares on the property, which can be unpredictable and sometimes defensive. Please DO NOT feed, pat or go into the yards with any horses for your own safety. 4. CFS & PETS- Strictly NO campfires due to bushfire risks and NO pets due to biosecurity for farm animals. 5. PHOTOS- Photography is welcome of the landscape and outlook, but we request no photos of people and our working operations. No drones please.A long curving driveway leads over a creek (concreted crossing) and through a beautiful avenue of post and rail fencing up hill to a private grassed campsite. The hill is easily passable in an SUV, but a 4WD would be required for the hill if towing a reasonable sized trailer or caravan. The road is graveled, and your private site offers sweeping 360 degree views, offering sunrise and sunset views. Horses graze within 50 meters of the site, and the neighbors property occasionally has young cattle grazing within 20 meters of the site. Plenty of nearby big gum trees are home to wedge tailed eagles, black cockatoos, koalas and kangaroos, foxes and rabbits frequent the site. Down the valley, there is a small Dam, which is home to a colony of frogs called Pobblebonks (legitimately their name!) sign nightly. Modest campfires are allowed on site, subject to CFS advice.

Activities

Biking

Hiking

Horseback riding

Wildlife watching

Natural features

River, stream, or creek

Field

Farm

Select a site

Filter by

Loading sites...

96%

12 Ratings · 7 reviews

Roxanne D.recommends

April 6, 2024

Brookside Rangeview Site

Erin was a friendly host and we loved the open space with a great view on top of the hill, overlooking the horses.

Susannah J.recommends

March 23, 2024

Brookside Rangeview Site

Views. Serenity. Space. Friendly hosts. Close to wineries and just 30 kls from adelaide.

Parag P.recommends

December 17, 2023

Brookside Rangeview Site

Peaceful and quiet

We found paradise tucked away just outside of Adelaide at this peaceful campsite. It was the perfect escape from the city's hustle and bustle. Erin, the campsite owner, was a delight – patient and helpful, she answered all our questions. Accessing the campsite was a breeze, even with our loaded car and camper, and the designated spot offered stunning views of the valley below. But the highlight of our stay was undoubtedly the herd of friendly horses grazing in the next paddock. Watching them frolic in the golden afternoon light was pure magic, and their soft whinnies were the soundtrack to our relaxation. If you're seeking a quiet retreat in nature, just a stone's throw from the city, this campsite is an absolute gem. We can't wait to return for another dose of fresh air and equine charm!

Billie E.recommends

November 14, 2023

Brookside Rangeview Site

Highly reccomend!

Beautiful spot on top of the hill with great views. Would highly recommend staying here! Thank you for having us Erin :)

Brandon W.recommends

November 12, 2023

Brookside Rangeview Site

Nice area and great host

I loved the camping area, it provides a stunning 360 overlook of the farmland. The host Erin was an absolute sweetheart and very accommodating with great communication. Will return when I get the opportunity 👍

Caleb T.recommends

November 5, 2023

Brookside Rangeview Site

Camping close to the city

We loved camping on Erin's farm and had a great experience there. I would absolutely recommend staying here if you love the Adelaide hills! It was the perfect place to take my son camping for the first time. I'll be doing again, that's for sure.

Location

Bugle Ranges, South Australia, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Peramangk First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Erin F.Joined in July 2023

Things to do nearby

More camping spots nearby

Safety at Hipcamp

Learn More

Learn More

Learn More

Safety partners

Hipcamp acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and future and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.