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Ricky Bates Reserve

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9 Reviews

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Trudy H.
2 years ago

Another great free camping site lost! Damn!

Photo of Luke C.
Luke C.
2 years ago

'No camping' signs, as of April 2022. There's also an angry review from a local resident on WikiCamp.

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Marina
3 years ago

It is a little camping area, but we could get a tent spot in the Easter Holiday. Plenty of shade. We spotted dolphins in the bay and saw star fishes. Amazing day!

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Mary M.
4 years ago

Slice of paradise overlooking Coffin Bay NP. Picnic table, BBQ & fire pit at small bush campsite.

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Russell P.
4 years ago

Awesome little spot tucked away in the bay


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Bronwyn S. 4 years ago
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Can a motor home get in ?

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Location

Mt Dutton Bay,
South Australia

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Details

Listing type
Campsite
Caravans
Yes
Website
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Average temperature

January
L 15°C
H 28°C
February
L 15°C
H 27°C
March
L 14°C
H 25°C
April
L 12°C
H 23°C
May
L 10°C
H 19°C
June
L 8°C
H 16°C
July
L 7°C
H 16°C
August
L 8°C
H 16°C
September
L 9°C
H 19°C
October
L 10°C
H 22°C
November
L 13°C
H 25°C
December
L 14°C
H 26°C
Source: Meteostat

Closest

Chargefox (fast)

98.63 km

Mobil Coffin Bay

22.88 km

Red Banks Beach

90.98 km

Picnic Beach

88.30 km

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