Beach Camping Near Cape Jervis, South Australia, AU: 12 Best Beach Campsites 2025

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Cape Jervis

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Campbell’s Cove

1 site · RV, Tent64 acres · Deep Creek, SA

The block is 64 acres, all to yourself. It is coastal and looks across the channel to Kangaroo Island. There are two valleys suitable to set up camp, both with access to the ocean. There are no facilities here, you must be completely self sufficient. You must also have offroad tyres to manage the roads both on approach and on site. We have taken care to clean the beaches and land of rubbish, please ‘leave only footprints.’ The nearest public toilets are a couple of km away just before Talisker mine. Open fires are risky to wind gusts and not permitted from november through feb when the grass is dry - please ask if you are not sure. All proceeds from camping go towards our revegetation project which aims to clean up, protect and rewild the land. We began by fencing out the neighbouring sheep and are now trialling different plant species to see what best tolerates this difficult environment. As a result w please ask you to refrain from moving the ground cover (or using it for firewood) because it plays an important role in slowing erosion and regenerating the soil. The land is locked and we must arrange for a key hand over, easiest from Adelaide. Dogs are welcome, although there are some large kangaroos on site which deserve caution. We are coming into snake season and have seen multiple brown snakes in recent weeks, please be careful! This site is dangerous and not suitable for small children. There are high cliffs and unstable edges…. However it is also spectacular, rugged, remote and isolated.

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Emu Bay Hideaway, Kangaroo Island

8 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents80 acres · Emu Bay, SA

30 hectares of peace, mainly vegetated with Kangaroo Island Narrow-leaved Mallee (Eucalyptus cneorifolia, a nationally-protected ecological community). Kangaroos and wallabies are in abundance. It has a wonderful feeling of remoteness and seclusion yet is so close to iconic Emu Bay. Those with 4WD may choose sites overlooking Shoal Bay towards Kingscote. Alternatively, you may set up camp anywhere on the property. There is even one under-cover position with a concrete floor for those concerned about the weather. There are no amenities so guests need to be 100% self-sufficient (including BYO drinking water and toilet) and leave no trace. It is a wild block and only five minutes from the iconic Emu Bay, where the white sandy beach runs for 4kms, most of which is backed by 10 to 20-meter-high dunes. It is one of the best beaches on the island with crystal-clear water. Check with me before lighting a campfire - this depends on the season and risk. Dogs are permitted if well controlled (register visiting dogs with local council). IMPORTANT: I have very limited access to the Internet, only periodically every few days, if that, therefore, I may take some time to respond to inquiries. It is preferred that if you have questions, you can text or call me, Rosalie, on 0490485123. Please note - all bookings MUST still go through the Hipcamp system, no exceptions. Kangaroo Island is serviced by regular ferry - check SeaLink for details.

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Cooinda Retreats - RV and Camp Stay

20 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Victor Harbor, SA

Welcome to Cooinda Retreats 🌿 Escape to Cooinda Retreats, your peaceful, nature-based getaway! Surrounded by tranquil bushland with sweeping ocean and scrub views, enjoy space and privacy far from the crowded parks. Every stay supports our Not-for-Profit mission, helping disadvantaged and marginalised communities. Why Camp With Us? 🌱 Paying it forward: Your visit helps create inclusive programs and foster well-being for those in need. Camping at Cooinda Retreats makes a meaningful difference. Important Details for a Hassle-Free Stay 🌳 What You Can Expect: 🏕 Nature-First Experience: A bushland Hipcamp site offering peace, privacy, and pristine surroundings. 🔥 Fire Policy: Fires allowed in winter only, on designated surfaces. Prohibited during bushfire season. 🚙 Room for Setups: Spacious sites for tents, gazebos, and trailers. One vehicle per site; extras park in the main carpark. Our Sites Choose from powered or non-powered options: 🐾 Site 1: Powered (15 amp), Dog-Friendly, Fully Enclosed – 7mW x 10mD. Secure for pets. 🐾 Site 2a: Premium Powered, Dog-Friendly, Fully Enclosed (15 amp) – 8mW x 9mD. Great for families. ⚡ Site 2b: Premium Powered (10 amp) – 9mW x 13mD. Spacious and versatile. ⚡ Site 3: Premium Powered (10 amp) – 10.5mW x 12mD. Family-friendly. 🌅 Site 4: Non-Powered – 12mW x 9mD. Back slope with scenic views. 🐾 Site 5: Non-Powered, Dog-Friendly, Fully Enclosed – 16mW x 12mD. Perfect for pets. 🌳 Site 6: Non-Powered – 7mW x 11mD. A quiet bushland retreat. 🌿 Site 7: Premium Non-Powered – 11mW x 7.5mD. Suited to smaller setups. 🌄 Site 8: Premium Non-Powered – 10mW x 10.5mD. Open and scenic. 🌊 Site 9: Premium Non-Powered – 10mW x 10.5mD. Lawn, ocean, and scrub views. 🌊 Site 10: Premium Non-Powered – 10mW x 10.5mD. Stunning ocean vistas. Amenities 🚿 Stay Self-Contained: Portable showers and toilets available, or use RV facilities. Greywater can go on the garden. ♻️ Waste Management: Leave no trace – take rubbish with you. 💧 Potable Water: Available at all sites. 🍽 Camp Kitchen & Wi-Fi: Convenient cooking and connectivity. 🚐 Exclusive Dump Point: Effortless on-site access to empty RV toilets.

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Cooinda Retreats - RV and Camp Stay

20 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Victor Harbor, SA

Welcome to Cooinda Retreats 🌿 Escape to Cooinda Retreats, your peaceful, nature-based getaway! Surrounded by tranquil bushland with sweeping ocean and scrub views, enjoy space and privacy far from the crowded parks. Every stay supports our Not-for-Profit mission, helping disadvantaged and marginalised communities. Why Camp With Us? 🌱 Paying it forward: Your visit helps create inclusive programs and foster well-being for those in need. Camping at Cooinda Retreats makes a meaningful difference. Important Details for a Hassle-Free Stay 🌳 What You Can Expect: 🏕 Nature-First Experience: A bushland Hipcamp site offering peace, privacy, and pristine surroundings. 🔥 Fire Policy: Fires allowed in winter only, on designated surfaces. Prohibited during bushfire season. 🚙 Room for Setups: Spacious sites for tents, gazebos, and trailers. One vehicle per site; extras park in the main carpark. Our Sites Choose from powered or non-powered options: 🐾 Site 1: Powered (15 amp), Dog-Friendly, Fully Enclosed – 7mW x 10mD. Secure for pets. 🐾 Site 2a: Premium Powered, Dog-Friendly, Fully Enclosed (15 amp) – 8mW x 9mD. Great for families. ⚡ Site 2b: Premium Powered (10 amp) – 9mW x 13mD. Spacious and versatile. ⚡ Site 3: Premium Powered (10 amp) – 10.5mW x 12mD. Family-friendly. 🌅 Site 4: Non-Powered – 12mW x 9mD. Back slope with scenic views. 🐾 Site 5: Non-Powered, Dog-Friendly, Fully Enclosed – 16mW x 12mD. Perfect for pets. 🌳 Site 6: Non-Powered – 7mW x 11mD. A quiet bushland retreat. 🌿 Site 7: Premium Non-Powered – 11mW x 7.5mD. Suited to smaller setups. 🌄 Site 8: Premium Non-Powered – 10mW x 10.5mD. Open and scenic. 🌊 Site 9: Premium Non-Powered – 10mW x 10.5mD. Lawn, ocean, and scrub views. 🌊 Site 10: Premium Non-Powered – 10mW x 10.5mD. Stunning ocean vistas. Amenities 🚿 Stay Self-Contained: Portable showers and toilets available, or use RV facilities. Greywater can go on the garden. ♻️ Waste Management: Leave no trace – take rubbish with you. 💧 Potable Water: Available at all sites. 🍽 Camp Kitchen & Wi-Fi: Convenient cooking and connectivity. 🚐 Exclusive Dump Point: Effortless on-site access to empty RV toilets.

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Campbell’s Cove

1 site · RV, Tent64 acres · Deep Creek, SA

The block is 64 acres, all to yourself. It is coastal and looks across the channel to Kangaroo Island. There are two valleys suitable to set up camp, both with access to the ocean. There are no facilities here, you must be completely self sufficient. You must also have offroad tyres to manage the roads both on approach and on site. We have taken care to clean the beaches and land of rubbish, please ‘leave only footprints.’ The nearest public toilets are a couple of km away just before Talisker mine. Open fires are risky to wind gusts and not permitted from november through feb when the grass is dry - please ask if you are not sure. All proceeds from camping go towards our revegetation project which aims to clean up, protect and rewild the land. We began by fencing out the neighbouring sheep and are now trialling different plant species to see what best tolerates this difficult environment. As a result w please ask you to refrain from moving the ground cover (or using it for firewood) because it plays an important role in slowing erosion and regenerating the soil. The land is locked and we must arrange for a key hand over, easiest from Adelaide. Dogs are welcome, although there are some large kangaroos on site which deserve caution. We are coming into snake season and have seen multiple brown snakes in recent weeks, please be careful! This site is dangerous and not suitable for small children. There are high cliffs and unstable edges…. However it is also spectacular, rugged, remote and isolated.

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Emu Bay Hideaway, Kangaroo Island

8 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents80 acres · Emu Bay, SA

30 hectares of peace, mainly vegetated with Kangaroo Island Narrow-leaved Mallee (Eucalyptus cneorifolia, a nationally-protected ecological community). Kangaroos and wallabies are in abundance. It has a wonderful feeling of remoteness and seclusion yet is so close to iconic Emu Bay. Those with 4WD may choose sites overlooking Shoal Bay towards Kingscote. Alternatively, you may set up camp anywhere on the property. There is even one under-cover position with a concrete floor for those concerned about the weather. There are no amenities so guests need to be 100% self-sufficient (including BYO drinking water and toilet) and leave no trace. It is a wild block and only five minutes from the iconic Emu Bay, where the white sandy beach runs for 4kms, most of which is backed by 10 to 20-meter-high dunes. It is one of the best beaches on the island with crystal-clear water. Check with me before lighting a campfire - this depends on the season and risk. Dogs are permitted if well controlled (register visiting dogs with local council). IMPORTANT: I have very limited access to the Internet, only periodically every few days, if that, therefore, I may take some time to respond to inquiries. It is preferred that if you have questions, you can text or call me, Rosalie, on 0490485123. Please note - all bookings MUST still go through the Hipcamp system, no exceptions. Kangaroo Island is serviced by regular ferry - check SeaLink for details.

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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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Beach camping near Cape Jervis guide

Overview

Most campers only find themselves in Cape Jervis for one reason only—to catch the ferry to Kangaroo Island—but there are plenty of good reasons to stay on the mainland too. Perched at the western tip of the Fleurieu Peninsula, the ferry port is also a strategic base for exploring the sandy beaches, rocky coves, and sea cliffs of the south coast. Set out from Cape Jervis to hike the 745-mile (1,200-kilometre)-long Heysen Trail, go wildlife watching at Deep Creek Conservation Park, or hike and fish along the pebbled beaches of Rapid Bay.

Where to go

Fleurieu Peninsula

Road-trippers driving from Adelaide to Cape Jervis can take in the highlights of the Fleurieu Peninsula along the way. Swing by the Willunga Farmers Market, ride a horse-drawn tram from Victor Harbor to see the penguin colonies of Granite Island, or hop aboard the famous Cockle Train at nearby Goolwa.

Kangaroo Island

Car ferries set sail from Cape Jervis to Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island—about a 45-minute journey—from where you can explore the island’s sandy beaches and wildlife-filled bushlands. Stop at Seal Bay to admire the sea lion colony, go sandboarding at the Little Sahara sand dunes, then venture off-road in the Flinders Chase National Park, home to natural wonders like Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch.

McLaren Vale

The vine-clad foothills of the Mount Lofty Ranges and the Adelaide Hills make up the McLaren Vale wine region, home to some of South Australia’s oldest and most prestigious wineries. Rent a bike to explore the Shiraz trail, stopping off at boutique wineries and cellar doors, then check into a tranquil country campground, spend a night in a solar-powered eco-cabin, or go glamping in a bell tent.

When to go

The most popular time to visit Cape Jervis is during the summer months (Dec through Feb), when crowds flock to the surrounding beaches and ferry port. Ferries run from Cape Jervis to Kangaroo Island year-round, although they are occasionally cancelled in winter if the weather is particularly rough. June through October is whale migration season, so keep a lookout as you hike or cruise along the south coast.