National Park
The best camping in Coorong National Park, SA
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Discover the coastal walks, wetlands, and wildlife of the Coorong Lagoon.
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Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Coorong National Park adventure.
Top-rated campsites near Coorong National Park
Kuntha La
1. Kuntha La
94%
(26)
76km from Coorong National Park · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
‘Kuntha La’ - peaceful place… We are on the water’s edge at the junction of Currency Creek and The River Murray. Our property sits within the International Ramsar Wetlands. Come and enjoy the water birds, kangaroos, spectacular stargazing and wide open skies. Bring your kayaks, explore the waterways and experience the beautiful bird-life, including egrets, herons, harriers, black swans, pelicans, cormorants, moore-hens, ducks and more. Goolwa is at the mouth of the mighty Murray River and the entrance to beautiful Coorong National Park, so there’s plenty of places to explore.
We are currently offering space for two self-contained campers. Please note that ALL CAMPERS MUST BE SELF-CONTAINED and LEAVE NO TRACE. There is public dump facility 5km away in South Goolwa.
Grounds can be wet and soft during wet weather so please be mindful of your vehicle’s weight and ability to go through wet paddocks.
Our property is approximately 4km from beautiful Goolwa township. Attractions include the Historic Steam Ranger Cockle Train which runs from Goolwa to Port Elliot and Victor Harbor each Sunday & Wednesday, and every day during school holidays.
There are also a range of cafes, restaurants, galleries, and a distillery. Spirit of the Coorong cruises leave from Goolwa Wharf, where you can also board the historic Oscar W paddle steamer.
Markets are held every Sunday at Jaralde Park adjacent to the Goolwa Wharf.
For more information:
- RAMSAR Wetlands
https://www.dcceew.gov.au/water/wetlands/ramsar
- Steam Ranger Trains
https://www.steamrangerheritagerailway.org/our-trains/cockle-train/
- Spirit of the Coorong cruises
https://www.spiritofthecoorong.com.au/
- Tourist Information
https://www.visitalexandrina.com/
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Waterfront HP - Adult Only Retreat
2. Waterfront HP - Adult Only Retreat
96%
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77km from Coorong National Park · 50 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.
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Toilets
Full hookups
COORONG Villa dei Yumpa
3. COORONG Villa dei Yumpa
100%
(1)
2.4km from Coorong National Park · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Coorong Oasis, 30km south of Menengie!
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Coorong Island Retreat
4. Coorong Island Retreat
88%
(125)
28km from Coorong National Park · 5 sites · RVs, Lodging
Escape to Coorong Island Retreat: Where Nature is Your Host
Wake up to the raw beauty of the Murray River and the Coorong. Whether you’re here to play, explore, or simply slumber, this is nature’s brilliance in its purest form.
The Vibe
Think breathtaking scenery and local wildlife encounters. We’re a working rural property, so expect wide-open pastures, the occasional alpaca or sheep wandering past, and authentic country charm.
Adventure Your Way
On the Water: A paradise for boaters, fishers, and birdwatchers.
On the Trail: Bushwalk through nature trails or bike straight to the Coorong.
Explore Further: Tackle 4WD tracks at Coorong National Park or take a "tasting tour" of Langhorne Creek, located about a 1-hour drive (approx. 86km) away.
The Setup
We welcome self-contained campervans, families, and well-behaved pets.
Pro Tip: It can get breezy! While campervans have plenty of space, we have a "hidden" sheltered spot between the tree groves that is perfect for 2–3 tents or swags if you want to duck the wind.
Seasonal Essentials
Getting Here: In winter, 2WDs have no trouble. In summer, the sand gets loose—so bring the 4WD!
Campfire Vibes: Fires are welcome outside of Fire Ban Season (typically November to late April).
Ready to unplug? Your island escape is waiting.
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Stonehaven - Yakka Paddock
5. Stonehaven - Yakka Paddock
50km from Coorong National Park · 1 site · Tent, RV
Secluded Farm Camping & Dark Sky Starry Nights
Stonehaven - Yakka Paddock is a secluded and sheltered camp site only 7.2 kilometres from the Dukes Highway (Melbourne to Adelaide main driving route).
Great stop over if travelling between capital cities or a stop over when travelling to the Limestone Coast.
This camp site offers;
- Fire pit and fire wood
- Bright star lit night skies with no light pollution
- Birdlife and wildlife
- Unique native vegetation
- Short stroll to take in beautiful sunsets
- Less than 2 hours from Adelaide
- Nearby Coonalpyn and Tintinara offer small town attractions such as Silo Art, Waffles and Jaffles Cafe, Heart of the Parks craft, produce and tourist information, Lake Indawarra, walking trails
- Location central to a wide range of Conservation Parks and Coorong National Park
- This campsite is for self contained campers and does not offer toilet facilities
- This campsite is located on a working sheep farm
- Four wheel driving, motor bike riding and shooting is not permitted at this site
- Dogs on leads may be permitted with the permission of the site manager
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SWAMPYS
6. SWAMPYS
100%
(3)
73km from Coorong National Park · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
A sand fire view with developing trees and native vegetation. We are 1km from. Lake Alexandrina. 1km from the township of Milang. Local wineries at Langhorne Creek and Currency Creek. 19 km to Strathalbyn, 30km to Goolwa and 45km to Victor Harbor. A lovely view of Mt Barker and the lower Lofty Ranges. We have 6 sites to choose from. Some walking trails being developed with more to come.. I have put bins out for you and put a tap on in the top corner for washing hands and dishes. Not for drinking. I have also got fire pits available for anyone who wants a fire. Some fire wood available, for a small fee.
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Milang Farm Camp
7. Milang Farm Camp
89%
(47)
73km from Coorong National Park · 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.
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Gorgeous Goyder
8. Gorgeous Goyder
100%
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77km from Coorong National Park · 1 site
RV spot bang in the centre of Goolwa.
Gorgeous Goyder is a one-minute walk to the River Murray and Goolwa Wharf.
Surfing and endless beach walks at Goolwa Beach are a few minutes’ drive away.
You can pull up and walk to any one of the fabulous pubs and restaurants in this cute Cittaslow town where the Murray meets the sea.
Goolwa is a terrific base to explore this corner of SA.
The Fleurieu offers wineries, hiking, bird watching, golf and so much more.
Goolwa is especially proud of the Fleurieu Distillery where award winning whisky wins top honours year after year.
The distillery is a two-minute walk away from your spot. And if whisky’s not your thing, they make gin, cocktails and craft beer, too.
Your spot for your fully self-contained set-up has access to water to top up your tank. A dump point is nearby.
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Sid
6 days ago
Tent
Loved camping at the scenic sites. The view is amazing and site is very well maintained. It can be a bit noisy in the tent as it is beside the highway but other than that we enjoyed it.
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Greg
3 weeks ago
8 m travel trailer
It was an easy site to find with plenty of choice to park our van.
Plenty of farm animals around the grounds.
Enjoyed our stay.
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Angela
April 2026
7 m Class B
Beautiful and peaceful surrounds on a serene lake. Easy to find and get access to.
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Colene
April 2026
5 m car
Loved our stay. Everything was incredibly clean, especially the toilets and showers which is a huge plus when camping.
Super relaxing! Can't wait to come back.
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Jane
April 2026
7 m Class A
We opted for the en suite pitch to finish the last 2 nights of our trip. Absolutely brilliant. Beautifully clean, well maintained and equipped shower/toilet/sink cubicle on a really nice large area. A short walk to the lake, with pelicans galore and the most wonderful sunset. Great hosts, quickly responded to queries.
Great modern and well kept amenities. Great location.
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Nitu
April 2026
Tent
One of the best camping experiences we’ve had. The location has so much to offer, and watching the sunset up close was absolutely beautiful. The complimentary firewood was a lovely touch, and the peaceful, quiet environment made the stay even more enjoyable. We had a wonderful time and would definitely come back.
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Roslyn
April 2026
6 m Class A
With pets
Beautiful grassy spot on the River. Very clean. Evan and Cathy have done a wonderful job.
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Lauren
April 2026
9 m travel trailer
Fantastic park! Spacious sites and very well appointed park overall. Amazing views over the Murray.
All amenities were very clean and modern. Best showers in any park we’ve stayed at.
Very highly recommended
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Lydia
April 2026
6 m travel trailer
With pets
A beautiful spot to stop for a night or three! Over Easter weekend there was some noise from the highway, but otherwise a lovely peaceful spot, with plenty of room to spread out and wonderful views over the Coorong and at sunset. Excellent stargazing too. Not far from Parnka Point for kayaking and fishing, or down to one of the crossings to access the beach. We're fully self-contained, so we had everything we needed and appreciated the extra space and privacy (for the kids to roam and be as loud as they like) rather than stay in one of the shared campgrounds nearby.
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Caryl
April 2026
7 m travel trailer
It was lovely and peaceful and the care taker was great too! Was good to have potable water as well. Thank you, Caryl and Pete.
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Sergio
April 2026
Tent
Wouldn’t call it the most scenic and fantasyland type camp spot, although it was amazing for what it was. A place to sleep under a dark sky lit up by the brightest stars you’ll ever see and a 20 minute walk to a beautiful town. no toilet or water but that’s what we signed up for so no stress there. Lovely horses and a pony who will come up right to the fence, say hi and are easy to pet. highly recommend
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Russell
April 2026
9 m travel trailer
With pets
We thought it was a really good park well laid out with stunning views overlooking the Murray River.
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Sharon
April 2026
Tent
Very clean and well organised. Fantastic complimentary fire pits and fire wood.
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Josh
April 2026
Tent
Enjoyed my stay. Site as described. Plenty of space in the farm paddock for campers to completely spread out. Whole paddock nice and flat too!
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Dean
March 2026
9 m campervan
With kids
We loved this place. We got lucky and had the whole camp to ourselves. The kids were safe and they spent most of their time fishing
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Naomi
March 2026
Tent
With pets
By far one of the best campsites in Australia. We will definitely be back here. Loved the facilities, very clean and new. The grass was lush and comfortable. Best sunset of the Murray river and the island is amazing to relax on.
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Tenille
March 2026
7 m campervan
Gorgeous!!! Camped right down the end and very private spot. Not a lot of grass left but that’s okay because the alpacas were so cute!! Very unique place to stay
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Melanie
March 2026
9 m travel trailer
With kids
Nice location, plenty of space to choose from, fenced and safe
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Shannyn
March 2026
Tent
Waterfront is just the most gorgeous riverside camp I have ever been to.
The facilities are next level, always clean and much more than you would expect from a “caravan park”. Other campers are exceptionally friendly, even inviting us to join them for dinner.
The atmosphere is second to none; the picturesque river view, the serenity, the bird life. Everything is just gorgeous!
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Saul
March 2026
Tent
Beautiful spot, and lovely friendly hosts who offer local knowledge and make guest feel comfortable. It is a small property with very close proximity and access to the waterways which is very convenient if you are going for a row. Keep an eye on the weather. Amazing bird life to see. Very near town and all sorts of possibilities there if the water is a bit rough. Try Gillian's bread if she's making it, it's lovely. I had a great stay.
See moreCoorong National Park camping guide
Overview
About
South Australia’s coast doesn’t get much wilder than the Coorong National Park. Stretching for more than 140km along the Coorong Lagoon, it’s an untamed expanse of rolling dunes, wildlife-filled wetlands, and near-deserted beaches. Seaside walks and 4WD beach trails afford spectacular views of the Southern Ocean, or you can take to the water to boat, kayak, and fish along the lagoon. Bird watchers will be in their element here, too, with over 200 species of birds to spot, including the Australian pelican. Sixteen campgrounds provide plenty of variety from hike- or boat-in tent campsites to beachside caravan sites or sleeping on the beach in a swag.
Notable campgrounds
- Best for families: 42 Mile Crossing Campground has spacious unpowered sites suitable for caravans, camper trailers, and tents.
- Best for beach views: Ocean Beach provides tent and swag camping right on the beach, but you’ll need a 4WD and a permit.
- Best for escaping the crowds: 28 Mile Crossing Campground has five unpowered sites accessible by 2WD and suitable for caravans.
Tips for snagging a campsite
- Advance booking is required for all campgrounds, including boat-in, hike-in, and beach campsites.
- You can book your campsite online via the South Australia National Parks & Wildlife Service website up to 12 months in advance.
- Campsites can book up fast during peak season (December-Feb), so book at least three months in advance.
When to go
Summer and autumn (November through April)are the most popular times to visit Coorong National Park, when the warm, dry weather is ideal for camping and beach activities. Winter visitors may find access is limited to certain parts of the park, although there are some great bird-watching opportunities along the coast. Whatever time of year you visit, it’s important to pay attention to the tides—beach driving should always be timed for low tide.
Know before you go
- Coorong National Park is located about a 2.5-hour drive south of Adelaide, and there are various access points off the Princes Highway. There are five crossings between the beach and lagoon at Tea Tree, 42 Mile, 32 Mile, Wreck, and 28 Mile. Parts of the park are only accessible by 4WD.
- There is no admission fee for the park, but booking fees apply for all campsites.
- Facilities within the park are limited, so bring everything you need with you, including sun protection, insect repellent, food, and drinking water. There are toilets, picnic areas, boat ramps, and non-potable water sources available.
- The risk of bushfires is high from November through April, and a total fire ban may be put in place at certain times. Wood fires are only permitted in the designated area on Ocean Beach, but gas fires and stoves are permitted year-round, except on days of a total fire ban.
- There are accessible restrooms, campsites, and parking at Coorong National Park.
Reviews for Coorong National Park Campgrounds
83%
3 Ratings · 2 reviews
Recommends
· January 2026
Wonderful location and interesting nature and environment
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Harrison S.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· January 2025
A few snakes around, some good camp grounds and for experienced drivers a good beach run if you check the conditions and tides
Justin C.
3 reviews
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