Forest camping near Strathalbyn with a private bathroom
A taste of country life, less than an hour from Adelaide.
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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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Belair National Park Holiday Park
107 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents12 acres · Adelaide, SA
Situated in the beautiful Belair National Park this holiday park is made for those looking to surround themselves in the gorgeous wilderness of South Australia. Only 11km south of the CBD and ideal for families, couple getaways and nature lovers; we’ve designed this accommodation to truly allow you to be one with nature. With cabins, glamping tents, cottages and spaces for camping there is an accommodation option for everyone.We want guests to enjoy all the luxuries when camping so you can stay as long as you want with all facilities you will need; whilst never taking away from the beautiful surrounds.
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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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Chestnut Grove
1 site · RV, Tent25 acres · Basket Range, SA
Set on a hillside plateau within a fruit and nut orchard , the single campsite provides a sheltered area with plenty of wildlife to let you know you are out of suburbia ( eg wedge tail eagles, rosellas , cockatoos , blue wrens and some resident kangaroos ... ( you may also see a koala . ( however drop bears are almost extinct here ) )
Secluded but connected ... Why travel more than you have to to escape and get back to basics? You can set up camp and be sipping a wine or hot drink in the grove tranquility in less than an hour from most suburbs .
Interstaters, this is 15 mins from Magill and about 40 mins to the CBD / small caravans ok .
Bushwalk on the property or Rock climb at nearby Morialta falls / hike Cleland / Mt Lofty or use the Grove as a base to expore the nearby Heysen trail , the many bakeries , eateries , wineries, breweries and distilleries nearby . Visit historic Marble Hill residence on open days, or enjoy many of the many events the Adelaide hills has on offer. ( Medieval fair / Adelaide rally / SALA / bay to Birdwood / Anzac / country fairs to name a few )
Enjoy a complimentary box of Marble Hill Water on arrival ... Roast some chestnuts * over the campfire or gather some wild blackberries* , or mushrooms *. ( * in season ) .
Pls Note Guests are provided a basis toilet / waste disposal area and your self contained outdoor showers are welcome . LPG bottles , some essential camp supplies ( inc marshmallows ) are available to purchase via eft once on site .
Pet waste must be removed and any onsite rubbish must be placed in the roadside wheelie bin on departure .
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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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Currawong Corner - Vans, RV & tents
22 sites · RVs, Tents86 acres · Punthari, SA
You'll love the abundant bird-life and large well-sheltered sites at Currawong Corner, nestled on an impressive 86 acres in Angas Valley.
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Overnight Traveller's rate (arrive after 4pm, leave by 9am) at $10 a night.
Camping sites from $15 a night.
The pet friendly caravan, RV and tent bush camping sites are a hidden gem, offering a relaxing environment where you can commune with nature, enjoy a campfire (we have firewood for sale), pop into a Mannum pub for a meal and then gaze back billions of years at our brilliant stars.
Whether you looking for a quiet overnight rest stop, a weekend getaway or a base to visit the Barossa, Adelaide Hills, lower Murray with Adelaide only an easy 90 minutes away.
The bird-life is booming, the stars are doing their brilliant best, so now is a great time to stop by.
The camp-ground is 2WD, large vehicle friendly and sites are sheltered and easily accessible, with most sites suitable for larger rigs.
We can cater for larger groups by arrangement, with an affordable option to rent the whole camp.
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Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary
1 site · RV, Tent28 acres · Mylor, SA
The Legend ContinuesVisiting Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary is a rite ofpassage. Founded in 1969, and opened to thepublic in 1985, Warrawong is the stuff of legends.Protected for over 30 years by the world's first feral prooffence, Warrawong is a stunning oasis forAustralian animals. It offers peace and tranquilityfor inhabitants and visitors alike. Now the nextgeneration can create their own memories, as somany have done before them.
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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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Pear Tree Hollow
3 sites · Lodging8 acres · Torrens Vale, SA
For couples who love nature, high above Inman Valley, tucked in a eucalyptus forest with stunning views for kilometres over the central Fleurieu Peninsula, Pear Tree Hollow is an early settler homestead and small farm that has 3 accommodation options- a cottage, a bell tent with caravan cabin, and a bell tent with shelter.
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Looking to camp near Strathalbyn, South Australia? Hipcamp has over 119 options available for you to choose from. Whether you prefer a serene getaway at Tarlee - Serenity (194 reviews), a farmstay adventure at Breakaway Farmstay (158 reviews), or a picturesque experience at Pymbroke (96 reviews), you'll find the perfect campsite. With popular facilities like toilets, potable water, and campfires, and activities ranging from hiking to wind sports to whitewater paddling, you'll have an unforgettable camping experience. The average price per night is $25, but you can find options as low as $8. So grab your gear and get ready to explore the great outdoors in Strathalbyn, South Australia!
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