Kiata Campground

Little Desert

A large grassed campground in Little Desert National Park set among MalleeThere are picnic tables and Bush camping is also permitted in the Central and Western Blocks of the park. There are marked walks from the campground, with brochures available from the information stand.

Inverleigh Campground

Inverleigh

Blanket Bay Campground

Cape Otway

This is a well maintained and formalised campground right on the ocean in Great Otway National ParkThere are 22 individual sites and a day use area. There is water available, a communal fireplace and a boat launching area. All this within a stones throw of the Bass Straight.

Heron Point Campground

Birchmont

A great spot suitable for caravans right on a white sandy beach on the eastern side of Harvey Estuary. There are basic facilities and flushing toilets. This spot is popular during the peak season (Easter long weekend especially) and day visitors chasing the blue swimmers.

42 Mile Crossing Campground

Coorong

Large, easily accessable campground with walking (or 4wd) access to the beach. A nice spot to base for exploring the dunes/beaches of Coorong National park, with toilets, picnic tables and large grassed camping areas.

Princetown Recreation Reserve Campground

Princetown

Closest campground to the 12 apostles with powered and un-powered sites, hot showers, and free barbecues. The Princetown Recreation Reserve and Camping is located 6km east of the 12 Apostles, adjacent the Gellibrand River. It is the perfect central base for sightseeing along the Great Ocean Road.

Mark Point Campground

On the banks of the Coorong, with spectacular scenery, but not a lot of wind protection. A number of smaller sites around this area, suitable for self sufficient campers. Some of the sites are only accessible with 4wd due to sandy tracks.

Loop Road Campground

Comfortable. 2wd accessible campground with toilet facilities. There are a number of scattered sites here among low scrub, not far from Salt Creek. If you have a caravan, there are a couple of spots near the toilets (you will be camping on the roadside).

Laanecoorie River Reserve Campground

Laanecoorie

Riverfront camping on extended grassed tiered flats, overlooking the reasonably large London River. Some sites shaded by River Red Gums and a few exotics. Local fishing and swimming reserve. Facilities include WC block, 4 benches, bins, 4 way power outlet but no formal BBQ.

O`Briens Crossing Campground

Lerderderg

Camping is no longer permitted atObriens Crossing, as it is now a day use are. The closest camping is now Lederberg Campground, 5km away.

Lake Hattah Campground

Hattah

Tranquil, pleasant lakeside camping shaded by scattered River Red Gums and some Black Box. A large, open semi-dispersed site backed by red sand hills to the west, which can provide shelter if required. Facilities include 2 WC, 18 tables & BBQs, firewood & water limited. Rate 4.

Burnt Bridge Campground

Kevington

Extended, narrow, level flats by the Big River, well shaded by Southern Blue Gum and Peppermint with tea-tree understory secluding many sites. Popular at peak periods. Rated 4. 4/5 Surrounded by steep forested slopes. AccessThis campsite is accessable with regular 2wd vehicles.

Baileys Rocks Campground

Dergholm

Very comfortable campground amongst the ancient and rare green granite rocks and eucalypts. This campground is vety spacious and has well grassed tent sites and plenty of shade.

Moonambel Picnic Area Campground

Moonambel

Also known as Mountain creek. Camping in the Picnic Area near the town of MoonambelBasic facilities with long drop toilets, picnic tables and plenty of trees for shade. It is just out of town, and was empty the last couple of times I stayed here.

The Gap Campground

Nalyappa

A large, open campground on the western side of the Yorke Penninsular, South AustraliaThis is fairly popular spot, and area is fairly open, so you may be looking at the campers next to you. It is a fairly large area though, and the ground has a little grass cover, so is suitable for tents.

Yachting Point (Blowering Dam) Campground

Blowering

Large grassy campground, suitable for caravans on the shore of Blowering DamThis is avery large campground and is very popular. There are no designated sites, just lots of open grassy areas and a few scattered trees for shade.

Chookarloo Campground

Kuitpo

Lovely bush camping among native forest in the Kuitpo Forest Reserve near Meadows in South Australia. (Closed during fire danger season (Dec to Mar)There are basic facilities here (toilet, sheltered picnic tables and a water tank).

Baan Hill Picnic Area Campground

Ngarkat

Just out side the Ngarkat Conservation Park, this campsite is accessible by small campers and caravans although probably more suited to car based campingThere are rainwater tanks, toilets and a covered picnic table. Thanks to Smokeydk for the following updates and photos. Free. . .

Glendinning Campground

Rocklands

Pleasant lakeside camping in open dry sclerophyll forest within Rocklands State Forest. Reasonable shade provided by Manna and Yellow Gum over short grass (slashed) and gravel. Most sites slope a little and have water views. The water edge is close, even when the reservoir is only 25% full.

Wannon Falls Campground

Wannon

A secluded camping area in a large reserve of dry sclerophyll open forest over short grass on a level, gravelly plateau above the Wannan River. Camping area is distant from the day area, next to a small cricket ground but open to the through access road.

Genoa Rest Area Campground

Level river flats above the Genoa River. By the old highway bridge. Originally a caravan park, power has been disconnected and a tennis court added. Mature gum shade. Secluded site possible to north of tennis court overlooking river. Picnic tables, barbecues, toilets and pay equipment.