Camping near Mount Barker with swimming
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The Scrub Campsite
9 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 13 bespoke sites available. The owner has the right to assist campers when choosing their site. This is determined by factors such as type of accommodation, group size. access to toilet and communal areas, weather and privacy needs.
Specific sites cannot be reserved unless by prior arrangement with the owner.
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, , rooftop tents, tents and swags and pop top caravans (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 or you may purchase wood for $15 for 20 kgs.
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 week nights and 10pm Fri and Saturday.
Children must be supervised at all times. Please note that a fenced off dam is located near the campsite and is out of bounds to all children unless supervised by an adult
Rubbish must be removed by all campers as no bins are available.
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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Breakaway Farmstay
7 sites · RVs, Tents100 acres · Waitpinga, SA
Great location, best opportunity to spend time on the farm amongst the animals and nature. We are a small Farmstay in the heart of the Fleurieu Peninsula just out side Victor Harbor in Waitpinga.
Powered and unpowered sites have use of bathroom facility.
Waggon Flat campers do not have access to facilities.
Limited Telstra ph service and no wifi.
And For Something New, Your welcome to visit our Onsite Distillery.
Moo's Distillery is open Friday's to Sunday to taste new and vibrant Gins.
If your hungry also try a pizza for Dinner.
***** We welcome you to make a booking with us at Breakaway Farmstay but when booking please make sure all your details are correct. So we do not have to decline the booking due to incorrect details. Also after you have placed a booking please check your messages to see if we have responded to you at some stage.
We look forward to seeing you at Breakaway Farmstay
Check in from time from 1.00pm.
Check out is strictly 10.30 unless pre organised with management.
Close to anything you would like to do in this fantastic part of the state of South Australia. From fishing to surfing to long walks on the Heysen Trail or wine tasting and whale watching, there is everything here you would ever want to do.
On the farm you will be able to see our animals which include Sheep, cows, chooks, ducks, goats, alpaca - all are very hungry and looking for pats! Sorry we don't allow pets. Campfires permitting (depending on local fire restrictions).
All Rubbish is to be taken home by campers, with the policy of what you bring you take home and leave nothing.
Scroll down for Map of location.
Check in time from 1.00pm.
check out by 10.30am.
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Cooinda Retreats - RV and Camp Stay
15 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents2 acres · Victor Harbor, SA
We’re thrilled to welcome you to Cooinda Retreats, an immersive nature-based camping experience, far from the crowded parks! Our bushland setting offers space, tranquillity, and a true connection to nature. Your stay directly supports our Not-for-Profit work, helping disadvantaged and marginalised communities.
Why Camp With Us? 🌱
At Cooinda Retreats, every booking goes toward a greater cause. You’re not only enjoying the great outdoors – you’re making a difference!
Important Details for a Hassle-Free Stay:
Please read carefully as these points will answer most questions.
🌳 What You Can Expect:
• We are a bushland Hipcamp site, not a caravan park. Embrace nature, space, and serenity!
• Fire Policy: Fires are ONLY allowed during the winter months on designated hard surfaces. Once the fire rating season kicks in, no fires are permitted due to bushfire risk. So, enjoy those campfires in the cooler months when they’re needed!
• Space for Gear: Wondering if you can fit your tent, gazebo, and trailer? It’s up to you! Our sites are spacious, but you must be self-contained. One vehicle per site – additional vehicles must park in the main carpark.
Site Sizes & What Fits:
• Site 1: (Powered, Dog-friendly) – 7mW x 10mD
• Site 2: Large premium site with 10 amp power – Great for families or larger setups, 9mW x 13mD
• Site 3: Large premium site with 10amp power – Great for families or larger setups, 10.5mW x 12mD
• Site 4: General large sites – Perfect for a cozy, spacious camping experience, 12mW X 9mD
• Sites 5: General large sites – Perfect for a cozy, spacious camping experience, 10mW x 7mD
• Site 6: Bushland escape – Ideal for nature lovers, a little off the beaten path, 7mW x 11mD
• Site 7: Large premium non-powered – Lush, green spaces with stunning views, 11mW x 7.5mD – park up sideways to get a wonderful view.
• Site 8: Large premium non-powered – Lush, green spaces with stunning views, 10mW x 10.5mD
• Site 9: Available from December 2024, Large premium non-powered – Lush, green spaces with stunning views, 10mW x 10.5mD
• Site 10: Available from December 2024, Large premium non-powered – Lush, green spaces with stunning views, 10mW x 10.5mD
Please plan accordingly, but the setup is your responsibility.
Amenities:
🚿 Stay Self-Contained: We have portable hot showers and toilets, but feel free to use your RV facilities, grey water on the garden is fine!
♻️ Waste Management: Take your rubbish with you! There’s no garbage service – we’re all about keeping the environment clean.
💧 Water: Potable water available at all sites.
🍽 Camp Kitchen & Wi-Fi: We’ve got you covered with a full kitchen and Wi-Fi across the retreat.
Important Reminders:
• Dump Point: 3 km away in Victor Harbor – please don’t use our portable toilets for cassette emptying.
• Noise Policy: Quiet hours from 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM – let’s keep it peaceful for everyone.
• CCTV: For your safety, discreet CCTV is in place.
• Fires: Winter fires only! Fire pits provided during cooler months, firewood available for $15. No fires once the fire season starts.
Final Tips:
• Check site details for the best fit.
• Avoid using mats on our lush lawns – help keep them green!
• You’re in a bushland setting – don’t forget your bug spray.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Cooinda Retreats for a unique, nature-filled adventure with a positive impact. See you soon! 🌞🌿
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Alma's Hem Amphitheatre and Retreat
3 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Inman Valley, SA
Located on Ramindjeri Country in the heart of the Fleurieu Peninsula, Alma’s Hem is a serene, private campground set by a winter creek on a working cattle farm. An abundance of bird life, wildlife and big night skies. Pitch your tent, swag or park your caravan or RV.
Less than 1km from the the Heysen trail, giving you easy access to hikes. 15 minute drive from Victor Harbor for all your shopping conveniences. 20 mins to the stunning Carrackalinga beaches; Kayaking the Second Valley caves and beautiful drives to waterfalls, conservation parks and tourist attractions.
Campsites are located on level grassy area.
Flushing toilets, fire pit and firewood available.
Perfect for a romantic getaway or for small and larger groups.
Please note that our property has work dogs who live nearby and love to visit guests.
When you arrive there is a map located on the right hand side of the driveway entrance with the sites marked. You are welcome to find your site get comfortable. We will welcome you at some stage!
Please contact us if you'd like to book for more guests than listed and we will do our best to accommodate.
Campground has shared facilities and respect of each other and the land is critical.
We are a leave no trace site, which means everything you bring in you must take with you, which includes rubbish and broken things. The bins at the entrance are for residents only and as they are only collected fortnightly cannot cater for more than those who live here.
Firewood can be brought in by you or we will provide wood for $30/night per site. Wood is not to be foraged from adjoining scrub as it is Heritage listed and to be left for habitat, ecosystem and your admiration only!
We look forward to crossing paths!
Best,
Kylie and the Alma’s Hem Team
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Windmill Creek Farm
4 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Mclaren Vale, SA
Our 40 acres is 2WD accessible and set just off the coast in beautiful McLaren Vale, South Australia.
The camp is set in a flat, cleared area on the rear of our working family property. With ample space to spread out and put your feet up, the River Red Gum trees also provide natural shade and shelter. Perfect for setting up tents, hammocks or a slack line!
Along with local kangaroos, you'll likely spot our small flock of sheep in the paddock nearby or the neighbouring horses up the hill.
Ask us about our small batch wine and take advantage of being in the heart of wine country - the nearest cellar door is only a 3 minute drive away!
After an afternoon of wine tasting, drive 10 minutes to the beach and enjoy a sunset over the water. Tomorrow, choose your own adventure with more wining and dining, swimming and surfing, or walking one of McLaren Vale's stunning trails.
On a Saturday, you might find yourself at the Willunga Farmers Market (5 min drive) which runs each week from 8am to Midday and offers a variety of local goods and produce.
Wineries within a 10 minute drive include:
- Battle of Bosworth Wines
- Down the Rabbit Hole Wines
- Fox Creek Wines
- Ekhidna Wines
- and many more!
- Not to forget Swell Brewing Co., just 9 minutes away.
Our favourite coffee places include:
- Dawn Patrol Coffee (4 min drive)
- Goodness Coffee Co. (8 min drive)
- Someday Soon Co. (6 min drive)
- many more in Willunga and Aldinga!
Please note the following!
- No shower or toilet facilities provided, campers must be self-sufficient.
- Three drinking water taps are available for your convenience.
- No pets. We have a variety of animals on our property that rely on us to keep them safe.
- No motorbikes.
- No fires from approx. November 1 - April 30 due to SA restrictions. If not during this time, please clear it with us as restrictions and fire ban days change year to year.
- Please stay within the designated camp area! As a working property and vineyard, we have large machinery in use daily and visitors must follow biosecurity protocol (fancy explanation for keeping everyone's vineyards safe from disease and pests).
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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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Waterfront Holiday Park
116 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents25 acres · Tailem Bend, SA
The clean and relaxing 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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Lambert’s Little Paradise
4 sites · Lodging, RVs3 acres · Altona, SA
‘Lamberts Little Paradise’ welcomes fully self-contained caravans or campers to our site. We are located 2kms on the outskirt of the historic township of Lyndoch, for the perfect space to enjoy a get away and unwind from the daily hustle of life.
Lyndoch is located only 1 hours drive from Adelaide via Gawler and Elizabeth and is nestled in the heart of South Australia’s vineyard country.
Within the wine touring country you can also enjoy family run cafes’, helicopter sight-seeing tours, local hiking tracks, bike trails, local markets, antique stores and so much more.
Features:
• 2 caravan pads with water and power connection available
• Comfortable studio that can sleep up to 5 guests.
• A dump point
• Full access to the solar heated- swimming pool and surrounds
• Wifi
• Transport available upon request
• Events are welcome with prior booking knowledge (Please communicate with host prior to booking)
People with disabilities are well catered for including:
• Disability pool hoist
• Support workers available upon request
Don’t delay – Book today.
Please note... This is a private property only catering for two fully self-sufficient caravans at a time, plus guests in our studio, so if you would like to stay in a very quiet location on the 3-acre property in the Barossa Valley without the hassle of a caravan park and no privacy this is the spot for you. Pets are welcome (caravan spots only, not the studio)!
Checkout is at 10am unless otherwise discussed and agreed upon. A cancelation fee applies for late checkout.
Each site can only take one caravan so if you have two caravans you will need to book the second site also.
‘Lamberts little paradise’ is the perfect location to enjoy the experience that is the ‘Barossa Valley’.
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Kookaburra Cottage Farm
1 site · RV, Tent6 acres · Parawa, SA
Here you'll find 6 acres of undulating land, surrounded by gum trees. The campsite is in a lovely bush setting, in a valley, which is quiet and private.
Campers must be self-contained, we don't have facilities here.
Plenty of options for safe swimming and surfing beaches (10-20 minute drive)
Visit the Alpacas (by arrangement) just across the road
Jetty at Rapid Bay is the spot for fishing (20-minute drive)
Hiking in Deep Creek Conservation Park is fantastic (15-minute drive)
Find essentials at Yankalilla township, including a supermarket, craft shops, pub and medical centre (10-minute drive)
Lovely scenic drives in the area and Victor Harbour, a larger regional town is only 25 minutes away.
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Gum Park Beef Farm
2 sites · RVs, Tents220 acres · Port Elliot, SA
Gum Park is a working Cattle Property where our family lives and works full time. We also have a butchery on farm where we process our own beef and pork for sale at local farmer's markets.
Gum Park is a certified organic farm, so no chemicals are sprayed on our pastures or anywhere within our property. Our property is at the top of the watershed, so we don't get run off from other properties nearby.
We are situated 14 km from the centre of Victor Harbor on the top of Cut Hill.
Other towns close by are Pt Elliot (9km) and Mount Compass (14km).
The Hipcamp campsite is situated in a paddock setting, nestled up against native scrub.
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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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Boatshed Annex
1 site · Lodging1 acre · Adelaide, SA
Recreating many hours spent on boats, The Boatshed Annex can sleep two in a queen size bed. The boat cabin inspired room opens to a sheltered deck leading to a bathroom with marine toilet from the boat Rambler mounted on an America's Cup Challenge Crew box. The boat Jolly Roger's laser sails screen the Joolca deck shower and form the bathroom walls. A sheltered cooking dinning area opens out to an area that can be used to lounge or roll out a swag.
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Camping near Mount Barker with swimming guide
Overview
If you're looking for a camping adventure near Mount Barker, South Australia, Hipcamp has over 119 options to choose from. Whether you prefer pitching a tent, parking your caravan, or staying in a cosy cabin, you'll find the perfect accommodation for your outdoor getaway. With top campsites like Tarlee - Serenity (194 reviews), Breakaway Farmstay (158 reviews), and Pymbroke (96 reviews), you can trust the opinions of other campers. Plus, you'll have access to popular facilities like rubbish disposal, toilets, and pet-friendly areas. Whether you're into climbing, snow sports, or paddling, the activities available in the area will keep you entertained. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!
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Hipcamp acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and future and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.