In the past we have listed what interest us, what needs we have, etc. As stated before we started this for our benefit but now we are finding many other travelers are also finding this information useful, which is great 🙂 We have had a number of people ask us to list whether a place allows … Continue reading Campsite keys and options
Campsites and Rest Areas
Sometimes it can be difficult to post on the road, so often we leave updating the website with our campsites until we get home. Every time we post onto our site it does send out an email to everyone following our site. This does mean you could get a whole heap of posts about campsites … Continue reading Campsites and Rest Areas
SA – 3 O’clock Creek
3 O'clock Creek – OR, $, DW, W. 13kms up the Mt Dare road from Dalhousie. From a camping point of view better than Dalhousie but of course it doesn't have the springs or toilets. But lots of tress and rocky ground so not as dusty but would be quieter and you can camp down … Continue reading SA – 3 O’clock Creek
SA – Dalhousie Springs Campground
Dalhousie Springs Campground – T, B, OR, $, S - cold. The campsite at Dalhousie Springs is a large very dusty area. There are different size bays suitable for single, a couple of campers or groups. Many of the sites have fire pits but you must bring your own wood in. There is a toilet … Continue reading SA – Dalhousie Springs Campground
SA – Algebuckina Bridge
Algebuckina Bridge – F, OR, D. Another interesting place on the Oodnadatta Track you can stay for the night. Fairly large area, well off the road 58km S of Oodnadatta. Rating – 5
SA – Halligan Bay
Halligan Bay – T, OR, $. Reasonably large camping area, also has an overflow area. Permit and fees apply, inquire at William Creek. It is also covered by a Desert Parks Pass. Can be very windy and exposed, but wow it's awesome. Worth the rough drive out, 70km off the Oodnadatta Track. Rating – 4
SA – Strangways Siding
Strangways Siding – OR, F, D. Camp area at Strangways Siding, you can pretty well camp where ever you can find a spot.On the Oodnadatta Track. Very quiet and a nice area to explore. Rating – 2
SA – Clayton’s Campground
Clayton's Campground - T, S, OR, $. 54 km N of Maree on the Birdsville Track. Clayton's is a beaut spot to stop, loos, showers, hot tub all for $10 a car per night. There are even some instructions on how to fill the hot tub and use it. 53kms north of Maree. Rating - 3
SA – Cooper Creek
Cooper Creek, - T, F, OR, DW, D. 146 km NE of Maree, on the Birdsville Track. Can camp within 1km of the toilets. Drinking water tap, more open area under the trees near the toilets. Tracks lead further into the scrub where you can find an open area to camp here and there. Rating – … Continue reading SA – Cooper Creek
SA – Kings Site
Kings Site - OR, F, W, D. Kings Site is one of the many campsites around Innamincka along the Cooper Creek. You need a Desert Parks Pass to visit and camp in the Innamincka Regional Reserve. This site was overlooking the Cooper Creek. There is a long access road with several tracks leading off that we … Continue reading SA – Kings Site