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 Kuitpo, 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 Beachside Holiday Park
Pets, toilets, drinking water, BBQ areas, powered sites, caravans, camper trailers, phone reception, cabins, dump spot, laundry, fishing, kids play park, and allows fires - all this and only two hours from Adelaide make Beachside Holiday Park the perfect destination for your Fleurieu Peninsula holiday. Enjoy Top Parks facilities and great reviews from happy guests.
Cape Jervis Rd, Normanville, South Australia- ✓ Water slide
- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Independent
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Wifi
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#9 NRMA Victor Harbor Beachfront Holiday Park
10 Ratings
Fantastic facilities and location! Jumping pillow, water slide, heated pool, pump track, and plenty of room for kids to play. Ensuite sites and well-maintained amenities. Beautiful beachfront views, paved walkways into town, and lots to see and do in the area. Cabins and powered sites available, along with bike hire and laundry facilities. Highly recommended for a family getaway!
114 Victoria St, Victor Harbor SA 5211- ✓ Jumping pillow
- ✓ Water slide
- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Wifi
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Garbage
- ✓ Swimming pool
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Hiking
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Coffee Nearby
- ✓ NRMA
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#8 Crabtree Farm
7 Ratings
An idyllic getaway, Crabtree Farm offers powered sites, caravans, cabins and camper trailers, as well as BBQ areas and drinking water. Perfect for a two hour drive from Adelaide, it's a rustic and peaceful place with an incredibly friendly owner. Clean toilets, showers, picnic areas and a fire pit make it a great spot to stay, while wood fire pizza is available for only $10. There are also horses and chickens to see. All in all, it's an amazing spot, perfect for a relaxing break.
Kessel Rd, Goolwa, South Australia- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#7 Milang Lakeside Caravan Park
2 Ratings
This caravan park in Fleurieu Peninsula is a great holiday spot for those looking for a getaway with their pets, boasting amenities such as toilets, drinking water, BBQ areas, powered sites, caravans, camper trailers, boat ramp nearby, phone reception, cabins available, dump spot, laundry, fishing, walking trails, swimming, and allows fires. Only 2 hours from Adelaide, Kui Parks makes it easy to explore this stunning area.
1 Woodrow Drive, Milang, South Australia, 5256, AU- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Kui Parks
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#6 Discovery Parks - Goolwa
6 Ratings
A great spot for a short stay, Goolwa Camping & Tourist Park is located just a few minutes away from the beach and supermarket. It's got clean facilities, friendly staff, and an awesome pool. Prices are a bit high during peak season, but the grassy sites, boat ramp nearby, and kids play park make it well worth it. Plus, you're only two hours away from Adelaide. Highly recommended for a family holiday!
40 Kessell Road, Goolwa, South Australia, 5214, AU- ✓ Jumping pillow
- ✓ Water slide
- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Wifi
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Swimming pool
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Discovery Holiday Parks
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#5 Adelaide Hills 4WD Park
3 Ratings
Adelaide Hills' JAKEM Farm closed its doors in 2023, but it still stands as a great spot for outdoor activities. Facilities include pets allowed, toilets, allotted sites, 4WD only, phone reception, biking, hiking, walking trails, 4WD trails, kids play park and coffee nearby. It's 2 hours from Adelaide, and reviews are overwhelmingly positive. Great for a weekend away!
Lot 15 Eclair Mine Rd, St. Ives, South Australia- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Allotted Site
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Independent
- ✓ Hike in
- ✓ 4WD only
- ✓ Firewood for sale
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Biking
- ✓ Hiking
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Organised kids activities
- ✓ Coffee Nearby
- ✓ Cafe onsite
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#4 Eagle Dell
10 Ratings
A tranquil spot in Fleurieu Peninsula, Eagle Dell is ideal for families with kids. It offers plenty of activities and its scenic trails are perfect for exploring its lush flora and fauna. Facilities include toilets, drinking water, phone reception, caravan and camper trailer spots and fires are allowed. Just two hours away from Adelaide, this is an ideal getaway spot.
453 Frome Rd, Currency Creek, South Australia- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#3 Glenbarr Function & Camp Venue
Located in Fleurieu Peninsula, Glenbarr Function & Camp Venue offers a range of amenities, such as pets allowed, toilets, BBQ areas, powered sites, caravans, phone reception, cabins available, dump spot, laundry, walking trails, and allows fires. It is only two hours away from Adelaide, making it the perfect spot for a quick getaway. Various reviews have praised the venue for its clean and well-maintained facilities and its beautiful surroundings.
1400A Paris Creek Road, Strathalbyn, South Australia- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#2 Twigs & Vines
1 Rating
This tranquil retreat in the Fleurieu Peninsula is the perfect place for a getaway. It has powered sites for caravans, phone reception, and allows pets. Take a stroll through the walking trails and enjoy a campfire in the evening. Located within two hours of Adelaide, this is an ideal destination for a quick escape. Reviews are glowing, with visitors praising the peaceful setting and friendly staff. Make Twigs & Vines your next holiday destination!
Rymill Road, Ashbourne, South Australia- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#1 Chookarloo Campground
10 Ratings
Beautiful shaded spot with wide variety of campsites, fire pits, tables, and drop toilets. Book online for just $18 per night per vehicle. Nice place to relax and sit around a fire. Highly recommended! Great for solo camping. A few wet sites, but plenty of room to move.
Brookman Rd, Kuitpo, South Australia- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G