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Ricky Bates Reserve

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9 Reviews

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Trudy H.
3 weeks ago

Another great free camping site lost! Damn!

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Luke C.
3 months 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
1 year 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.
1 year ago

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

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Russell P.
1 year ago

Awesome little spot tucked away in the bay

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Top Questions

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Bronwyn S. 1 year ago
Question:

Can a motor home get in ?

Answer:

Location

Mt Dutton Bay,
South Australia

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Details

Listing type
Campsite
Caravans
Yes
Website
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Closest

Mobil Coffin Bay

6.57 km

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