They say life is better around the campfire. And we could not agree more.
Over the years due to increase fire risk it's become a challenge to find great campsites that allow you to have a fire by your tent.
Please be a responsible Aircamper and brush up on your fire safety knowledge. Bushwalking NSW has a great article that'll give you the rundown on how to light a fire responsibly.
Below we've collected some hidden gems near Gawler Ranges National Park, SA that still allow you to sit back, toast your feet and incinerate some marshmallows while telling stories about camping when you were a kid.
#10 Polkdinney Park
2 Ratings
Eyre Hwy, Kyancutta, South Australia
1 hour 10 minutes (85.3 km) drive from Gawler Ranges National Park
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#9 Poochera Hotel Caravan Park
2 Barnes St, Poochera (entry on Railway Tce), South Australia1 hour 18 minutes (82.2 km) drive from Gawler Ranges National Park
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#8 Tcharkuldu Hill
5 Ratings
Via Bockelberg Rd, Minnipa, South Australia
1 hour 7 minutes (75.6 km) drive from Gawler Ranges National Park
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#7 Gawler Ranges Motel & Caravan Park
2 Ratings
72 Eyre Highway, Wudinna, South Australia, 5652, AU
1 hour 3 minutes (73.5 km) drive from Gawler Ranges National Park
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Next to car
- ✓ Allotted Site
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Wifi
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Swimming pool
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Coffee Nearby
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#6 Pildappa Rock
4 Ratings
Pildappa Rd, Minnipa, South Australia
1 hour 7 minutes (63.8 km) drive from Gawler Ranges National Park
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#5 Scrubby Peak
Gawler Ranges NP, South Australia36 minutes (37.6 km) drive from Gawler Ranges National Park
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#4 Yandinga Camp-Gawler Ranges NP
Minnipa-Yardea Rd, Yardea, South Australia30 minutes (32.7 km) drive from Gawler Ranges National Park
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#3 Waganny Campground-Gawler Ranges NP
Barns Rd, Yardea, South Australia17 minutes (18.5 km) drive from Gawler Ranges National Park
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#2 Chillunie Campground
South Australia12 minutes (13.8 km) drive from Gawler Ranges National Park
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Allows fires
#1 Perlubie Park
701 Woolamai Way, Perlubie SA, Australia Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Allotted Site
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Independent
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Wifi
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Garbage
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ TAWK Supporters