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 Mount Lofty, 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 Murray Bridge Tourist Park
315 Adelaide Road, Murray Bridge, South Australia, 5253, AU39 minutes (60.6 km) drive from Mount Lofty
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Wifi
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Swimming pool
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 2 hours from Adelaide
#9 Twigs & Vines
Rymill Road, Ashbourne, South Australia47 minutes (54.4 km) drive from Mount Lofty
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ 2 hours from Adelaide
#8 Rocky Paddock, Mt Crawford.
LOT 335 Warren Rd, Mt Crawford, South Australia51 minutes (49.5 km) drive from Mount Lofty
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ 2 hours from Adelaide
#7 JAKEM Farm
Eclair Mine Rd, St. Ives, South Australia41 minutes (49.3 km) drive from Mount Lofty
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Allotted Site
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ 4WD only
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Biking
- ✓ Hiking
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Coffee Nearby
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ 2 hours from Adelaide
#6 Fromms Farm
Mueller Rd, Mount Crawford, South Australia50 minutes (47.4 km) drive from Mount Lofty
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ 2 hours from Adelaide
#5 Cromer Shed
Mount Pleasant Loop Trail, Mount Crawford, South Australia52 minutes (46.9 km) drive from Mount Lofty
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ 2 hours from Adelaide
#4 Chalks Camp
Mt Crawford, South Australia48 minutes (46.1 km) drive from Mount Lofty
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ 2 hours from Adelaide
#3 Glenbarr Function & Camp Venue
1400A Paris Creek Road, Strathalbyn, South Australia39 minutes (45.9 km) drive from Mount Lofty
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ 2 hours from Adelaide
#2 Chookarloo Campground
Brookman Rd, Kuitpo, South Australia34 minutes (39.2 km) drive from Mount Lofty
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ 2 hours from Adelaide
#1 Cudlee Creek Caravan Park
2121 Gorge Rd, Cudlee Creek, South Australia35 minutes (29.1 km) drive from Mount Lofty
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ 2 hours from Adelaide