For those camping on the cheap, here are some great campsites we found near West MacDonnell National Park, NT.
#10 Birthday Waterhole Camp
14.4km From Namatjira Turnoff (allow 1hr), Northern Territory Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#9 Hugh River Camp
Northern Territory Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ 4WD Trails
#8 Lawrence Gorge Camping Area
1 Rating Hugh River Owen Springs Reserve, Northern Territory Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Walking Trails
#7 David Maciejewski Camp Site
Northern Territory Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
#6 Point Howard Lookout
1 Rating 80Km W of Alice Springs Namatjira Dr, Namatjira Sealed Access, Northern Territory Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Allows fires
#3 5 Seeds Camp on Hugh River
Larapinta Access Trail off Namatjira Dr, Hugh River, Northern Territory Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ 4WD Trails
#2 Serpentine Chalet Camp Spot
106km W of Alice Springs Off Namatjira Dr, West Macdonnell National Pk, Northern Territory Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#1 Hugh Gorge Bush Camp
Red Centre Way, Hugh, Northern Territory Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Walking Trails