Free camping in South Australia

53 free and low-cost places to camp in South Australia, with facilities and directions, and the ones we’d go back to first.

Our picks

Free camps are often rest areas, showgrounds or state forest sites. Most allow a night or two; some ask for a donation. Rules differ by state and council, so check the sign on arrival.

Every other place we know

From OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), the Department of Conservation (CC BY 4.0) and Roadtrip’s own research. Check prices, rules and booking with the site.

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