Top 6 SA camping spots
Posted 8 October, 2020
Ellen Morgan
Thinking of getting out on the road and camping under the shade of a coolabah tree? We’re here to help, with 6 top spots to set up camp in SA.
The hills are getting greener, the nights are a little warmer and the sun is shining just that little bit brighter now it’s spring in South Australia. It’s that perfect time between the summer heat and wet wintery days – camping season is here.
To help you plan your next outdoor adventure, whether by tent or caravan, we’ve picked a few favourite camping spots from around the state. So go on, set up your sat nav, collect the tent pegs from the garage and get pitching.
1. Browns Beach Campground, Innes National Park
Filled with a stack of stunning camping spots, Innes National Park is a gloriously untouched part of South Australia that’ll help you escape from life’s hustle and bustle.
One of our top picks among the park’s 8 campgrounds is beautiful Browns Beach. Sheltered behind dunes, just a hop, skip and jump to the beach, the grounds feature shady sites and long-drop toilets.
Suitable for tents only, this picturesque little slice of camping bliss is a great getaway if you’re a keen walker or a pro at dropping a line (salmon fishing is popular in these parts). You’ll need to book a spot online before you plan your pitching.
Looking for other ways to rest your head on a trip to Yorke Peninsula?
We can help.
2. Waitpinga Campground, Newland Head Conservation Park
If you’ve ever been to ‘Waits’, as the locals call it, you’ll know it’s a popular pick with surfers. The breaks here are some of the state’s best.
But this speccy spot isn’t just for those who want to ride the waves – it’s also a popular fishing beach and a great spot to try out a few coastal hikes.
The Heysen Trail runs through Newland Head Conservation Park, but there are a range of other loop hikes that are a little less taxing. Waitpinga Campground has 15 sites (all unpowered), and there’s a communal gas barbecue area on offer, as well as a toilet block.
While you’re there, why not experience what the surrounding
Fleurieu has to offer?
