Council-run camping spots perfect for an Easter getaway
As Easter approaches, South Australians are packing the car, hitching the caravan and heading for the coast or countryside.
From beachfront bush camps to quiet riverfront parks, here are some council-run camping destinations perfect for an Easter escape.
Kangaroo Island
From secluded bush campsites to beachside camping spots, Kangaroo Island is the perfect place to get up and close to nature.
While there are many campgrounds and caravan parks available, national parks staff are working hard to restore camping facilities in the fire-damaged and recovery areas of Kangaroo Island.
Due to its remoteness, Kangaroo Island has a fragile ecosystem and it is important that you use the designated options for camping to ensure the island's flora, fauna and wildlife remains protected.
The tranquility of camping on KI is truly unlike anything else — it's the number #1 choice for any avid camper!
Kangaroo Island Council manage seven campgrounds spread across the island, including:
- American River Campground
- Browns Beach Campground
- Duck Lagoon Campground
- Emu Bay Campground
- Stokes Bay Campground
- Vivonne Bay Campground
- Western River Campground
Visit Kangaroo Island Council for details on each campground.
Yorke Peninsula
Fishing, boating, surfing, swimming, bushwalking and wildlife; there’s so much to see and do along kilometres of pristine coast on the Yorke Peninsula!
Bush camping is extremely popular on the Yorke Peninsula, thanks to its uncrowded coastline and spectacular night sky.
Yorke Peninsula Council manages nineteen bush campgrounds spread up and down either side of the coast, including:
- The Gap
- The Bamboos
- Tiparra Rocks
- Wauraltee
- Barkers Rocks
- Port Minlacowie
- Len Barker Reserve
- Burners Beach
- Gravel Bay
- Swincer Rocks
- Gleesons Landing
- Daly Head
- Foul Bay Boat Ramp
- Foul Bay
- Sturt Bay
- Mozzie Flat
- Goldsmiths Beach
- Wattle Point
- Parara
Sites can't be reserved and are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so it's best to arrive early to your preferred bush camping spot.
Camping permits can be purchased on the Yorke Peninsula Council website, by phone on 1800 202 445 or from Yorke Peninsula Council offices at Minlaton, Yorketown or Maitland.
Visit Yorke Peninsula Council for details on each campground.
If a caravan park is more your style, Yorke Peninsula Council has you covered with these popular tourist parks:
Yorke Peninsula is also home to Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park, located at the southern tip of the peninsula. With dramatic cliffs, outstanding surf, and rugged bushland, this area is ideal for fishing, camping, surfing, and bushwalking.
As it's a national park, you'll need to book your stay via National Parks and Wildlife Service SA.
Lower Eyre Peninsula
Keen for an extraordinary adventure in nature? The Lower Eyre Peninsula is home to some of the state's most cherished campgrounds. Whether you're after an outback experience in the bush, or a leisurely stay in a seaside town — the Lower Eyre Peninsula has it all.
As a popular route for campers and caravanners, the Lower Eyre Peninsula is dotted with plenty of towns filled with everything you need to journey on — including friendly locals with insider knowledge!
The Lower Eyre Council manages fourteen camping grounds across the peninsula, including:
- Coffin Bay Caravan Park
- Cummins Caravan and Cabin Park
- Eucalypt Campground
- Farm Beach Campground
- Fishery Bay Campground
- Frenchman's North Campground
- Frenchman's South Campground
- Greenly Beach Campground
- Louth Bay Campground
- Point Drummond Campground
- Seal Corner Campground
- Sheoak Campground
- Tom Bott Campground
- Wattle Campground
Visit Lower Eyre Council's website to view the details for each campground.
Barossa Valley
Why not camp in one of the world’s greatest food and wine destinations? If the beach isn’t your thing, we bet the Barossa Valley will be the perfect environment for you. Explore the idyllic trails, sprawling bushland, and treasures that lie beyond the vineyards – all under an hour from Adelaide.
The Barossa Council manages five campgrounds and caravan parks across the region:
- Chalk’s Campground
- Mount Pleasant Caravan Park
- Murray Recreation and Caravan Park
- Rocky Paddock Campground
- Williamstown Caravan Park
Visit The Barossa Council for details on each campsite.
There are plenty of council-managed campgrounds and caravan parks across our wonderful state. Thanks to our councils, these natural areas are maintained, protected, and enriched – allowing us to explore and appreciate these regions safely.
Take a look at our map of SA councils and get in touch to find out more.
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