The 2019-20 camping season has been tough for many communities in Australia. Visiting these communities and spending tourism dollars is a great way to help. If you'd like to support the communities directly you can also donate via the Red Cross or search for country fire departments across Australia and make donations directly. Stay safe and support our Australian regional communities.
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 Parachilna, 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.
1 Parachilna Gorge
Parachilna Gorge Road, South Australia Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Allows fires
2 Cambrian Campsite
Yanyanna Track, Flinders Ranges NP, South Australia Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Allows fires
3 Glass Gorge
Unnamed Rd, Blinman, South Australia Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
4 Aroona Campground
Flinders Ranges National Park, South Australia Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
5 Koolaman Campground Flinders Ranges NP
Aroona Valley Rd, Blinman, South Australia Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
6 Alpana Station Bills Paddock Camp Ground
Flinders Ranges Way, Blinman, South Australia Get directions- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
7 Teamsters Campground
Flinders Ranges NP, South Australia Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Allows fires
8 Alpana Station
Wilpena Rd, Blinman, South Australia Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
9 Brachina East Campground
Brachina Gorge Rd Flinders Ranges NP, South Australia Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Allows fires
10 Angorichina Tourist Village
15Ks W of Blinman, Parachilna Rd, South Australia Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires