Lake Camping in South Australia: Best Lake Campsites 2024

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South Australia

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7 top lakeside campgrounds in South Australia

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Milang Farm Camp

5 sites · RVs, Tents43 acres · Milang, SA

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. 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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Coorong Island Retreat

10 sites · Lodging, RVs21 acres · Meningie, SA

Staying at the Coorong Island Retreat, you’re a guest of nature – slumbering, playing, and exploring the Murray River, Lakes and Coorong - the region embodies all of nature’s brilliance and boasts a breathtaking scenery, and remarkable Australian wildlife. Around the property there are options to venture out on a boat, bushwalking on nature trials, biking to Coorong, 4WD off-roading at Coorong National Park or tasting adventure at Langhorne Creek. It is ideal for boating – it’s a fishers and birdwatchers paradise. Coorong Island Retreat is suitable for self contained campers with their own toilet/shower facilities. Family groups, camp fires (Fire Danger Season Restrictions Apply) and well behaved pets are welcome. Please note, we have unfenced livestock (Sheep and Alpacas) at the property. around the camp sites. This property is unsuitable for tents and swags as this region often gets windy. It's a rural property, expect a few prickles within the pastures.

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Blue Lake Holiday Park

182 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents27 acres · Mount Gambier, SA

Blue Lake Holiday Park is set on 27 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, nestled within a volcanic landscape and situated between two crater lakes. The park is located in Mount Gambier, 4.5 hours south east of Adelaide and next to Australia’s world famous and mysterious Blue Lake. Mount Gambier is part of the Limestone Coast and with it’s spectacular natural wonders, there’s plenty for everyone to see, do and explore!

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Kuitpo Winter Wetlands Sanctuary

7 sites · RVs2 acres · Kuitpo, SA

Hello! We would love to share the Winter Wetlands Sanctuary in Kuitpo with you. The little sanctuary has been specifically designed to accommodate Campervans and Self-driven motorhomes WITH ON-BOARD TOILETTING & GREY WATER TANK. Please understand that our business model licence and insurance policy has stringent conditions attached to it. *WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO ACCEPT SELF-DRIVEN CAMPERVANS/MOTORHOMES THAT ARE 7.5m OR LESS IN LENGTH* They must be equipped with their own toilet facilities and grey water reservoir due to governmental zoning regulations. Do NOT book unless you have your own toileting amenities and grey water tank. No human waste policy applies. If you have to cancel your booking because you do not meet these requirements, you will NOT be refunded. It is out of our hands. Our Insurance policy disallows the following:- *NO CARAVANS, TRAILERS, OR TENTS.* *NO CHILDREN* *NO PETS* Now that THAT is all said: Forest Gate B&B has been receiving guests on the property for nearly 40 years and the Winter Wetlands is a small private sanctuary that we share with our guests who enjoy both privacy and open air. We run a small mixed farm in the Adelaide Hills, and over the past 10 years, have been developing this little safe haven in the Southern corner of our property. We are trying to encourage the proliferation of local wildlife that everyone can enjoy both now and in the future. The Winter Wetlands is NOT a 'caravan park'. It is a small, private, sanctuary, which is at it's best in the cold wet Winter months when the pond/ dam comes to life. Guests can kick back around the campfire overlooking the dam, as they listen to the crickets and frogs in the evenings. There is a resident Western Grey kangaroo, many possums (both ring-tail and brush-tail), native burrowing rats, koalas and an occasional wandering echidna (if you are lucky enough to see one). There's a plethora of birdlife, including favourites such as blue wrens, fairy wrens, and a resident family of white-winged choughs. The Sanctuary caters for a maximum of seven bookings (2 guests per booking) at any one time. Usually, you will have the Sanctuary all to yourselves. There are many little picnic spots. We request that guests leave no sign of visitation, and take all waste with them. CAMPERVAN SITES: As stated previously, regulations only allow the following: *SELF-DRIVEN CAMPERVANS OR MOTORHOMES THAT ARE 7.5m OR LESS IN LENGTH* *NO CARAVANS, TRAILERS, OR TENTS.* We have 7 independent, unpowered, sites that are suited for Class A or B campervans or motorhomes ONLY. ACCESS: There is easy, main road access into the 'Winter Wetlands Sanctuary' from Brookman road. GPS: -35.21694, 138.6970. There is a clearly marked, one-way, loose stone road that leads to all available sites. Look for the reflectors on the big gum trees on Brookman Rd, and the gate with the notice of Conditions of Entry denoting the way in. COMMUNAL AREAS: The communal shelter shed, picnic areas, and two communal camp fires offer a variety of places to relax and watch the local birds enjoy the area. NEARBY FEATURES include: - Directly across the road from the Heysen Trail in the beautiful Kuitpo Forest. - 3-4 minutes to exceptional SA wineries including K1 (4 mins down the road), and Perrini (in the nearby township of Meadows) . - Near Echunga Goldfields (Jupiter creek) (20 km away), and Prospect Hill (4 km away) for fossicking. - Kuipto Forest TreeClimb is only 2 km up the road and has thousands of visitors per annum. - Easy access to tourist townships of McLaren Vale (15 mins), Hahndorf (25 mins), Mt Barker (25 mins) and Willunga, which is well known for its Saturday Morning Market (15 mins). - Facilities such as Pharmacy, Medical clinic, Petrol Station, Hotel, and Bakery can be found in Meadows, only 5 mins away. The Winter Wetlands are fully fenced ensuring privacy. In the interest of the wellbeing of local wild life, nearby stock, and neighbours, we ask that you do not play loud music at night. WASTE: NO HUMAN WASTE. Guests staying in the Winter Wetlands must have self contained toilet facilities and grey water tank. There is a Waste Dump Point in Meadows (6 km away) near the footy oval (Brooks street rec. ground, GPS: -35.180278, 138.76). SIZE RESTRICTIONS: Due to the nature of the vegetation in the Winter Wetlands, and manoeuvrability of vehicles, size restrictions apply. Sites will suit campervans (7.5 m or less), but will NOT be suitable for caravans. Caravans, trailers and tents are NOT permitted. UNSUITABLE for CHILDREN and PETS: Forest Gate is a working farm. There are regularly livestock in the paddocks adjacent to the Winter Wetlands. There is also an open dam and a communal fireplace in the Winter Wetlands. Due to our insurance policy, we can not allow children or pets. Therefore, stays in the Winter Wetlands are only available to adults.

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The Perfect Pitch Honeycombe Tent

2 sites · Lodging212 acres · Willunga, SA

See the starry sky at night and many constellations without light pollution, luxuriously staying in an 6 metre Bell Tent. Furnished with quality bedding and furnishings, and including a full queen sized sleigh bed. This site is designed to be a romantic couple getaway and quiet retreat. Located on the tourist trail of the Fleurieu Peninsula, close to local wineries and producers. Honeycombe Tent is sensitively situated in a woodland under an array of Gum trees. It has it's own flushing toilet and cold water basin housed in a shed 6 metres from the tent, plus hot water gas shower for exclusive use of tent occupants. Towels, soap and face cloths provided. The 212 acreage includes a walk in only area of over 15.5 hectares of protected heritage scrub. The site is located less than an hour drive South from Adelaide CBD, and 2km North East of the beautiful and friendly community based township of Mount Compass in the Southern Lofty Ranges. This bell tent is situated in a woodland under an array of Gum trees. It has it's own flushing toilet and cold water basin housed in a shed 6 metres from the tent, for exclusive use of tent occupants and a hot water gas shower. Towels, soap and face cloths provided. Walk in only during winter, approximately a 250 metre walk from the parking sight. There are nine Dams on the property, with guests are welcome to Kayak or fish for yabbies. Learn more about this land: We live on a working farm with the Homestead and home paddock approximately half a km from the tent. The 212 acres includes a walk in area only of over 15.5 Hectares of Protected Heritage Scrub.The property has an abundance of wildlife, including, but not limited to: Grey Kangaroos in large mobs. Echidna. Rosenberg's Goanna. Yellow Tailed Cockatoo. Beautiful Firetail. Koala. Yellow Footed Antechinus. Bibron's Toadlet. Cut leaf Xanthosia. There are too many species to describe here but a comprehensive list of Flora and Fauna is available to guests on request, some are rare or endangered.

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The Pink Lake Insta-Camp

1 site · Lodging1 acre · Lochiel, SA

Welcome to the Pink Lake Insta-camp. Family-friendly private camping located opposite the pink lake in Lochiel, South Australia. The only camping facility near the pink lake in Lochiel. Our prime location provides the perfect backdrop for your outdoor adventure. Escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Wake up to the sounds of nature, breathe fresh air, and take in stunning views of the pink lake. Our facilities include two spacious high quality (5 metre diameter) bell tents with two king zip-apart beds inside each tent. Both tents are equipped with electrical power with bedside lights, a smoke alarm and a heater. Both tents also have a table, two chairs and luggage racks. One tent also has a fridge & microwave. Adjacent the tents is a lockable, modern private bathroom facility with a hot showers, flushing toilet and hand-basin. Towels, shampoo and conditioner is supplied. Adjacent the two tents is a larger kitchen tent with basic cooking facilities and tables and chairs. There is plenty of outdoor space to relax and an outdoor fire pit (for use outside fire-ban season) where you can enjoy a fire-side chat and roast marshmallows together as you gaze at the Milky Way at night. Whether you book a single tent or two tents we guarantee exclusive use of the camping site so there is no sharing with other campers! Experience the peace of outdoor living with all the modern amenities! Do you want to go camping but don’t have the equipment? Nervous about getting the tent put up? Worried about using a bush toilet? Don’t like sleeping on the ground? Don’t want to share your space with strangers? Want to provide your kids a camping experience without the hassles of doing it all yourself? No worries, we have it covered! Whether you're a solo traveller looking for some peace, a couple seeking a romantic getaway, or a family in search of adventure, this campsite has something for everyone. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are committed to ensuring you have a memorable and enjoyable experience.

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Wombat Lakes

20 sites · RVs, Tents125 acres · Southend, SA

We are on a 125 Acre property located halfway between Beachport (12km) and Southend (8km). There are a total of 19 sites available, divided over 2 separate listings, for SELF CONTAINED campers only (no toilets/showers/bins available). There is 4g Telstra reception available. For an ultimate deluxe experience on a large site, access to the natural swimming dam and complete privacy check out our Wombat Lakes Deluxe listing. Our property has beautiful walking tracks through the sand dunes. There is an abundance of wildlife including wombats, emu's, kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, tortoise and countless birds as the Mullin Swamp is located just behind the property. This property is a must for wildlife and bird lovers!! The Beachport township offers Restaurants/shops and lots of places of interest. There are beautiful beaches, boat ramps and lots of 4wd opportunities in the vicinity. The Canunda NP, Beachport NP and Lake George are just around the corner. Robe is about a 30min drive and if you are looking for a bigger supermarket (Woolies) Millicent is only 20min away from us. There are public toilets at the Surf Beach nearby (10km) and a RV dump point in Beachport and Millicent. There are NO campfires allowed on the property. Gas stoves and gas BBQ's are permitted unless there is a total fire ban. Please enquire with us for the current fire danger rating. You are also welcome to bring your pet along, so long as they are on a leash at all times and don't disturb our animals. You won't regret your stay with us!!!

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Lakeside camping in South Australia guide

Overview

Looking to go camping near a lake in South Australia? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 30 options to choose from in South Australia, you're sure to find the perfect spot. Whether you're looking for a farm stay like Jury Road Orchard - Farm Stay (39 reviews), a retreat like Coorong Island Retreat (8 reviews), or a unique camping experience like The Perfect Pitch Honeycombe Tent (4 reviews), Hipcamp has got you covered. Prices start as low as $15 per night, with an average price of $40 per night. Amenities like rubbish, showers, and potable water are popular, and activities such as boating, biking, and wildlife watching are just a few of the options available. So grab your gear and get ready to enjoy the great outdoors!