Camping in South Australia with hiking

Sun-blushed vineyards and outback plains stretch along the banks of the Murray River.

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The Scrub Campsite

8 sites · RVs, Tents130 acres · Inman Valley, SA
Inglewood is a 130-acre property currently running beef cattle and sheep. The property has 15 acres of remnant stringy bark scrub which abuts the Heysen Trail. This private campsite is contained within the scrub although campers have access to the whole property. There are 11 bespoke sites available but only 8 sites are offered at any one time so campers can have their privacy. The whole campsite can be hired exclusively for large groups - contact me direct for booking details and costs. A wood package can be purchased for $50 the communal fire circle. We offer sites suitable for camper trailers, campervans, cars, rooftop tents, tents and swags (sorry, no large caravans). During the non fire ban period all fires must be contained in the fire pits provided. Some firewood is supplied for you. Please bring firewood if you intend to have a campfire for an extended period. A communal camp kitchen, barbecue, rain water and tables available. A composting toilet is available as is a solar and rocket shower system. Colloquially known as God's Country the property is conveniently located 1hr 20 mins from Adelaide, 14 mins from Victor Harbor, and 20 mins from Pt Elliot, Middleton, Waitpinga and Parson's beach, Hindmarsh Falls and Normanville. Other nearby localities are Deep Creek National Park, Newland Conservation Park, Springmount National Park, Granite Island and the Kangaroo Island ferry. The popular Belicious Belgium Cafe is a 60 min walk or 5 minute drive from the campsite. Walkers on the Heysen trail can access the campsite 100 metres away. Please note that the campsite has a no noise/music policy after 9pm The Scrub Campsite was honored to have won 1st place for best campsite in South Australia for 2024. All campers are to respect other campers and the land that they are camping on. Plelease We look forward to welcoming you to The Scrub Campsite!
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McLaren Vale National Park View

4 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Mc Laren Vale, SA
We have 20 acres at picturesque McLaren Vale, backing onto the Onkaparinga Gorge National Park. Set up camp on our open field and enjoy sea views and fantastic sunsets, as well as spot local wildlife from your camp chair, including kangaroos and many native bird species. The National Park has numerous walking trails to explore, and we are only a few minute's drive away from many wineries, local shops, restaurants and local beaches. It's an ideal base camp to explore this popular region. All campers must be self-contained, with their own camp toilet and we kindly ask you to take all waste when you go. Pet friendly!
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Cooinda Retreats - RV and Camp Stay

9 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Victor Harbor, SA
PLEASE READ ALL DETAILS TO ENSURE A GREAT EXPERIENCE. Cooinda Retreats is pleased to offer our newest addition to nature based camping. Cooinda Retreats RV and Campground Stays provides an exclusive nature based immersive alternative to big park stays. Cooinda Retreats is a 100% Not for Profit organisation. Our Stays park, as with our Group Accommodation is our only source of funding to provide valuable services to disadvantaged and marginalised groups of our community. When you stay at Cooinda Retreats, you get a great experience and know you are supporting many worthwhile community programs. Please remember we are a Hipcamp bushland stays site, not a caravan park. Hipcamp provide very helpful Hipcamper information on their website if you want to understand the difference. Our sites are not massive, we know that, but they are really well cared for, and we offer a spectacular overall environment and level of service. The views are gorgeous. Please read individual site details, as not all are appropriate for big caravan rigs and massive towing vehicles. Situated at the foothills of stunning Victor Harbor, on the Fleurieu Peninsula, Cooinda Retreats RV Park and Campground comprises 10 dedicated sites, all with a unique aspect of bushland and ocean views. Cooinda Retreats is a multipurpose site, with group accommodation and RV/Camp Stays. There will be times that both services are in place, it makes the site uniquely wonderful. Please keep this in mind. You will need to be predominantly self contained, with new portable showers and toilets conveniently located throughout the park for those requiring as a back up. Best to bring your own toilet paper, as these facilities are an added bonus in a self contained stays environment, although we do maintain them to a clean standard.☺️ The Council of Victor Harbor provide a Dump Point approx 3 Kms from our stays park. Site 1 is both electric and dog fence friendly. Its a premium site. All other sites are Non Powered, all have potable water supplies available. You will need to take your rubbish away with you as we don't provide a rubbish service. Spacious lawned areas designated to your group are provided and your support in maintaining this is appreciated, as we don't allow floor mats on established lawn areas. Each site is specific to size requirements of your RV and camping outfit, please take note of the sizes in site details as not all sites are suitable for large vans, some are suitable for campers and tents only. Please check the details before booking. If you have a big van (20 foot or more, please only consider sites 1, 2b, 6, 8 and 9. If you book others be prepared for a bit of fun in the set up process. We offer an extensive Camp Kitchen, which will be shared amongst all guests. This truly is Victor Harbor's best kept secret. While only a few minutes from the township, you will feel the beauty of nature and the serenity of ocean views. Maintaining a balance of nature and activity means that we have a no noise policy after 10:30pm. Naturally we love reviews. We do however ask that you consider all of the above detail and that we are a 100% genuine Not for Profit Charity before smashing out something negative. Particularly something we have already mentioned above anyway. We find a simple private message can generally solve issues. We also have a resident Caretaker couple that take great pride in the park and will assist if appropriate. To summarise: - Our sites are different sizes and not all appropriate for big vans, please check the individual details. - Our sites are not open bush blocks, they are designated sizes, with plenty of open space areas. -We are a multipurpose site, we have a group accommodation service adjacent to the Stays Park. Sometimes they make some noise, but they also abide by the same curfew rules. Its really lovely to know that (predominantly children) are outside in nature for a bit. We think that is pretty special! - Our demountable toilets and showers are awesome, they are 100% a bonus as we ask our guest to be self contained where possible. Bring some loo paper just in case the person before you used in all up. - Water (potable) is available on all sites. - Please take all rubbish with you, its a condition of booking. - There are bugs and ants around us, its a bushland setting. We suggest you bring some stuff to manage this. -We have CCTV cameras discretely situated across our entire site, they are there to keep us all safe. We cant wait to see you, this is really something special!
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Beltana Flinders Historic Town

8 sites · RVs, Tents4 acres · Beltana, SA
Located in the town of Beltana, the campsites are adjacent to the local hall. There are showers, toilets, a free BBQ in the community park , mobile phone coverage and potable water available for sale. We are the closest campground to the new Nilpena Ediacara National Park. Beltana is a State Heritage listed town in Adnyamathanha country. Beltana is important as it is the home of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, was influential in the establishment of the Overland Telegraph and was important is the states early settlement. Beltana has survived in spite of the challenges and has an excellent walking trail detailing this history for visitors. There is capacity to have a fire in a communal fire pit, but please bring your own wood. Dogs on leashes welcome. This campsite offers a safe and comfortable place for campers who are travelling through on their holiday and need somewhere to stop overnight, but two nights is recommended to give you a chance to visit this historic town. The town is significant is South Australian history and there is interpretative signage that provides the visitor with an informative trail. Whilst with us visit the new Nilpena Ediacara National Park. We have the closest camping facilities.
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Edgehill Farm Stays Riverton

25 sites · RVs, Tents200 acres · Riverton, SA
Edgehill Camping is located between Barossa and Clare Valley, 7km out of Riverton, and 1 hour north of Adelaide. We run a sheep and cropping farm which creates beautiful camping grounds at the foot of the hills, just below the Heysen Trail. The campsites are located on the pasture paddocks of the farm with sheep roaming the area, occasionally, so dogs on leashes at all times please. With large distances between other campers, each site can cater to large groups, with no close neighbours. The sites are at least 2km away from busy roads, so absolute peace and privacy! There's a beautiful push bike ride from Riverton to Clare Valley and all the wineries are along the way. Plenty of room at the property for kids to ride their push bikes. Fantastic sunsets and sunrises from all sites, beautiful bird noises, including the kookaburras having a laugh. There's a very very basic "long drop toilet" pit toilet located near the Gumtree paddock and 5 others shared, down close to the camping paddocks, if not wanting to use shared toilets, please bring and supply your own portable toilet. Great coffee, cafe, and pub meals are available in Riverton. IGA food store is open 7 days a week, and a lovely clothing Boutique, Sassy Lass, is also open most days. Important Information to know before booking: All campers must check in BEFORE 8pm. If you are unable to arrive before 8pm, please make a booking for the following day instead. FIRE BAN SEASON ENDS 30TH APRIL 2024 . COMFORT FIRES ONLY PLEASE !!! Please supply your own wood. Strictly no chainsaws. generators only allowed on the unpowered sites. Pets are allowed, as long as they are on leashes at all times. If you have day visitors joining you during your stay, please go to the extras section and add the numbers to the booking. We also operate another Hipcamp situated 25km North of Robertstown, ideal for mostly 4WD and off road campers. If it may be of interest, please search Bright Burra Creek.
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Rawnsley Park Station

36 sites · Lodging, Tents10000 acres · Flinders Ranges, SA
Rawnsley Park is a 12000 hectare sheep station near Wilpena Pound in the Flinders Ranges of South Australia. Overlooking the southern side of Wilpena Pound, Rawnsley Park Station provides the perfect base for exploring South Australia's beautiful Flinders Ranges. Powered camping sites, bush camping, accommodation, store, fuel, swimming pool, restaurant.Bushwalking trails to Rawnsley Bluff, helicopter and light aircraft flights, 4WD day tours and self-drive tracks.All campsites have access to toilets and hot showers. Dogs are welcome on a leash.Adjacent to the caravan park is a bush camping area along Kangaroo Creek.Flush toilets on-site and access to caravan park facilities.Bushwalking trails to Rawnsley Bluff, helicopter and light aircraft flights, 4WD day tours and self-drive tracks.
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Coodlie Park Eco Retreat

281 sites · RVs, Tents500 acres · Talia, SA
WELCOME to our home!! Coodlie Park Eco Retreat.....Let the Adventure Begin. * UNDER New Ownership / Re-Open from 01-Nov-2023 * ENTER via the Flinders Highway Driveway and not Talia Caves Road back entrance - (4X4 drive only there)* NOTES: - Please note that Hipcamp charge you a booking fee, our prices are as listed below. - Campground water is potable (unfiltered) rainwater and is strictly for camp kitchen and camp shower use. **Please Do Not Fill Tanks, cause once's gone, it's gone until it rains again!! - No Dumping - No Powered Sites - FULLY OFF-GRID - No reception due to the limited phone towers in the area - Telstra is touchy - Starlink works best and everything else is a no-go. Welcome to Coodlie.....IF OFF-GRID BUSH CAMPING is your style, then we can promise you some of the best and one of the most unique off-grid bush camping experiences located on the Eyre Peninsula. Camp Coodlie is created with Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Travel in mind. All the campground structures are made with recycled oyster timber, and we encourage you to recycle leaving behind the lightest ecological footprint during your travels. Prices: Bush Camping $25.00 per site/3 pax - $12.50 per additional guest (Max x5 per site) Swag Huts $25.00 per hut (2 pax) CHECK-IN: 1:00pm CHECK-OUT: 11:00am Camp Coodlie is set on native bush land 2km from the main homestead and reception office.......If it’s peace and quiet that you’re after, you’ll find it here! Camp Coodlie has been created with sustainability at the forefront of our minds. Locally sourced, recycled materials and oyster wood have been used to build the camping creature-comforts to ensure you have a happy and memorable experience. Pet Friendly and four-legged friends are also welcome. Privacy: All bush camping sites have plenty of privacy Showers: Eco-friendly, bucket-system showers with hot water, a very cool bush-camping experience! Loos: Eco-designed compost toilets (BYO toilet paper) Communal fire pit: Great for socializing and roasting marshmallows *Fire Ban Season October to April - Restrictions Apply Camp Kitchen: 6-burner cook top and grillers - the Camp Kitchen sink has solar powered and gas heated hot water.  - All communal areas (kitchen, shower, toilets) have solar powered lighting - No mains electricity available  - Gas BBQs available for cooking up a storm - Shelter and seating for 80 people - Access to Talia Caves, Talia Beach, Mount Camel Beach, our own private beach at Coodlie Cove, (which includes a 40m climb down the rocks to reach the beach, beach access is 'at your own risk') as well as Sunset Cove, that boast the best sunsets around. Coodlie Park Eco Retreat is located on 500 acres in between Elliston and Streaky Bay on the wild coastline of the Eyre Peninsula and the Great Australian Bight.  Popular tourist spots such as Talia Caves and Mount Camel Beach are a short 5-minute drive from Coodlie Park and the spectacular Lake Newland Conservation Park is about 25 minutes away. From rugged coastline and spectacular beauty to the weird and wonderful rock formations and massive sand dunes, Coodlie Park Eco Retreat is ideally positioned amongst it all. **South Australia and the Eyre Peninsula were voted Lonely Planet’s #5 region in the entire world in the 2017 Best of Travel Awards
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Waterfront Holiday Park

116 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents25 acres · Tailem Bend, SA
The very friendly park on the Murray River …. Welcome to Waterfront Holiday Park at Tailem Bend. Our Campgrounds, Accommodation, and access roads are all Flood Safe! 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 easygoing 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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Pymbroke

3 sites · RVs, Tents79 acres · Rockleigh, SA
Our property is located in the rocky outcrops of the Bremer Ranges and is on the Bremer River in Rockleigh. This site was once a overnight yard for the sheep farmers who were passing through the area. We have three separate locations for campers to choose from. The Gums- surrounded by small gum trees right near the Bremer River. The Carob- this site is situated further back from the river and is surrounded by mulberry trees. Lastly we have The Sticks- this site is behind the scrubby bushed and requires tight access and is more suited to tents and swags. The decent into camp is quite narrow and steep so please drive carefully. We are 45 minute drive from the Lavender Federation Trail which is a popular walking track in the region. We are only 30 minutes drive from Monarto Conservation Park which is a popular spot for walking trails and picnics. Monarto is also home to a Safari Park which is the largest Safari Park in Australia and home to lots of interesting animals. We have a toilet available but please BYO toilet paper. From the 15th April fire are allowed. & portable firepits are available for your use Sorry, not pets.
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Reefs Ocean Retreat

14 sites · RVs16 acres · Marion Bay, SA
Our property of 16 acres of natural scrub offers walking access to the beach along a 100-metre sandy path. Located only 1 km from the township of Marion Bay, it is an easy stroll via the beach or road to the local jetty, Tavern, shop, playground, and community centre. The amazing Dhilba-Guuranda National Park is only 6 km away, providing many choices of great beaches - well known for surfing, fishing, swimming, and hiking trails. Pets are welcome ... but we do ask that they be kept on a lead and not left unsupervised whilst on the property. Clean up after your dogs, so no-one has to step in their poop!! The walk-on beach is dog friendly. Self contained campers only please. Bring everything you need and take it all with you on departure.
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Heggies Hill Bush Camp

10 sites · RVs, Tents50 acres · Tarcowie, SA
Bush camping in native South Australian scrubland. Wake up to breathtaking views of the Southern Flinders Ranges with sheep and cattle roaming in the surrounding paddocks. This is the perfect hub for day trips where travelers can explore the beauty of the Mid North and return for sunset and dinner around a campfire. Pack your golf clubs! The scenic Tarcowie Golf Course is a 6 minute drive from the campsite. Please note: each site has a picture included of the actual site, the other photos are general photos from Heggies Hill Bush Camp. Check us out on Instagram @HeggiesHillBushCamp or Facebook! We love seeing photos from your stay with us.
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Pichi Richi Park

8 sites · RVs, Tents2000 acres · Quorn, SA
Pichi Richi Park is our family owned and operated property, 13km south of Quorn in the heart of the Pichi Richi Pass. We have plenty of campsites, including bush campsites that are secluded and private, along with campsites that are much closer to our bathrooms, group accommodation, kitchens and bush cabins. Here at Pichi Richi Park, there are a number of signposted walking tracks ranging in distance from a few km up to a 10km+ loop. The Heysen Trail comes through our property for nearly 7km and some of our own walking tracks link with the Heysen as it meanders through our property. You can also ride your mountain bike around and the Mawson Bike Trail is not far away. We have over 1,000 acres of land around our accommodation that we do not graze as we are allowing this beautiful piece of Aussie outback to return to its original and pristine state. We are not a caravan park, so all campers and caravanners that come here get a fair bit of space and nobody is on top of anyone else. Quorn is our local town and is 13km away to the north. Quorn has 2 pubs, a number of cafes and a little supermarket that is open from 7am to 8pm 7 days a week. Feel free check out our website at www.pichirichipark.com.au and we look forward to hosting you here one day at Pichi Richi Park.
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Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping in Australia! If you're a hiking enthusiast looking to explore the beautiful terrain of South Australia, you're in luck. With over 1,100 options specifically tailored to hiking in South Australia, you'll have plenty of choices to find your perfect campsite. Looking for campsites with great reviews? Check out Edgehill Farm Stays Riverton (265 reviews), The Scrub Campsite (121 reviews), and Pymbroke (96 reviews). And with popular facilities like cooking equipment, showers, and potable water, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. Plus, with prices ranging from as low as $5 to an average of $20 per night, you can find a campsite that fits your budget. So pack up your gear and get ready to hit the trails in South Australia with Hipcamp!

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