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Camping Spot near Adelaide
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items Here are some excellent camping spots near Adelaide, featuring a mix of convenient state parks, rugged coastal escapes, and free camping options within about two hours' drive. Perfect whether you're in a tent, caravan, or campervan!
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Approx. 40 km south-east of Adelaide (~45 mins).
Forest camping at Chookarloo campground: 23 sites, rainwater, pit toilets, picnic areas.
Great for walking trails, mushroom foraging, the Heysen Trail, and birdlife.
Forest camping at Chookarloo campground: 23 sites, rainwater, pit toilets, picnic areas.
Great for walking trails, mushroom foraging, the Heysen Trail, and birdlife.
Kuitpo Forest Reserve · 94 Black Nursery Rd, Kuitpo SA 5201, Australia
Approx. 43 km north-east of Adelaide (~40–50 mins).
19 sites with camp kitchen, BBQ facilities, accessible toilets, bushwalking trails nearby.
19 sites with camp kitchen, BBQ facilities, accessible toilets, bushwalking trails nearby.
Para Wirra Conservation Park · South Australia, Australia
About 35 km south of Adelaide (~35 mins).
11 campsites for tents, caravans, and camper trailers, with walking trails to rock pools and gorge areas.
11 campsites for tents, caravans, and camper trailers, with walking trails to rock pools and gorge areas.
Pink Gum Campground - Onkaparinga River National Park · Blewitt Springs SA 5171, Australia
~90 minutes drive; beachside site meets sand.
Basic caravan park with toilets, BBQs, playground, fishing, snorkelling nearby; no reservations, so arrive before 11 AM.
Basic caravan park with toilets, BBQs, playground, fishing, snorkelling nearby; no reservations, so arrive before 11 AM.
Rapid Bay Campground · Finniss Dr, Rapid Bay SA 5204, Australia
~94 km south, ~1hr25min drive.
Coastal dunes campground overlooking Waitpinga Beach; nearby cliff walks and surfing options.
Coastal dunes campground overlooking Waitpinga Beach; nearby cliff walks and surfing options.
Newland Head Conservation Park · Victor Harbor SA 5211, Australia
A scenic coastal park south of Adelaide; popular for hiking, wildlife, and campground spots with minimal amenities
Deep Creek National Park · Deep Creek SA 5204, Australia
Only 9 km south-east (15‑20 mins) of Adelaide CBD.
Historic first SA national park; picnic & campground access, waterfall walk, Yurrebilla Trail entry.
Historic first SA national park; picnic & campground access, waterfall walk, Yurrebilla Trail entry.
Belair National Park · Upper Sturt Rd, Belair SA 5052, Australia
10 km north-east (~15 mins) of Adelaide.
Bush camping near hiking trails including Yurrebilla Trail, birdlife, scenic ridge views.
Bush camping near hiking trails including Yurrebilla Trail, birdlife, scenic ridge views.
Black Hill Conservation Park · Athelstone SA 5076, Australia
Langhorne Creek, ~65 km: toilets, drinking water, picnic tables; 72‑hour self-contained camping limit
Frank Potts Reserve · 1574 Langhorne Creek Rd, Langhorne Creek SA 5255, Australia
Located in the northern Mount Lofty Ranges.
Designated camping areas like Rocky Paddock or Chalks.
Popular with 4WD and mountain bike enthusiasts.
No power, but fire pits and toilets provided.
Designated camping areas like Rocky Paddock or Chalks.
Popular with 4WD and mountain bike enthusiasts.
No power, but fire pits and toilets provided.
Mount Crawford Forest · 745 Warren Rd, Mount Crawford SA 5351, Australia
Around 90 minutes northwest of Adelaide.
Free beachside camping spot with toilets and BBQ facilities.
Excellent for crabbing and coastal walks.
Free beachside camping spot with toilets and BBQ facilities.
Excellent for crabbing and coastal walks.
Parham Camping Ground · 124 The Esplanade, Parham SA 5501, Australia