Red ridgelines, river red gums and, in Ikara, campgrounds where your phone finally goes quiet. These are four Flinders campgrounds we'd point you to, from a hot-shower base in the south to a gorge camp up north.
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Hats for harsh sun, with waterproof options too.
Water bottles and flasks for long, dry gorge hikes.
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Lanterns, head torches and string lights for outback nights.
From the southern ranges to the far north, each one a little more remote.
Forty-nine sites among river red gums, close to gorge hikes and mountain bike trails in the southern ranges.
Good to knowHot showers, accessible toilets and a camp kitchen with dishwashing. Every site has a fire pit with seasonal restrictions, and heavy duty pegs and a mallet are recommended.
View Campground DetailsThirteen sites on the edge of Aroona Creek between two ranges, with loop walks starting from camp and the Heysen Trail close by.
Good to knowHigh clearance 2WD or 4WD access. Long-drop toilet and a water tank, but quality and supply aren't guaranteed, so bring your own.
View Campground DetailsA tents-only camp on the Heysen Trail, tucked between native pines and the eastern wall of Wilpena Pound.
Good to knowNo vehicle access, it's for walkers and cyclists only. Long-drop toilet and a rainwater tank, and campfires aren't allowed at any time, so bring a stove.
View Campground DetailsUnallocated camping among mallee, native pines and bullock bush along Balcanoona Creek, deep in the northern ranges.
Good to know2WD and 4WD access, suitable for tents, camper trailers and small caravans. Long-drop toilets, and campfires are allowed outside seasonal restrictions.
View Campground DetailsRemote, dry and further than it looks on the map.
There's no mobile coverage at any campground in Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park. Book online before you leave home, or at the Wilpena Pound Visitor Centre.
Mambray Creek recommends heavy duty tent pegs and a mallet. We'd pack the same setup for every Flinders campground, plus a few spares.
Get Pegs and a MalletIkara campgrounds have water tanks, but parks can't guarantee the quality or supply. Bring enough for drinking, cooking and walking, and keep a reserve in the car.
Find a Water BottleIn hot weather wildlife retreats to the shady gorges, and yellow-footed rock wallabies are easiest to spot in the morning and late afternoon. Start walks early and carry more water than you think you need.
Find a Hiking PackCampfires are banned year round at Wilcolo, and seasonal restrictions apply at the other campgrounds. A fuel stove keeps meals simple when fires are off.
Find a Camp StoveRemote camps get properly dark once the sun drops behind the ranges. A head torch or lantern makes pitching, cooking and the toilet run easier.
Get a Head TorchBuilt for dry days and remote camps.
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Mambray Creek in Mount Remarkable National Park, about three hours from Adelaide, has hot showers and a camp kitchen. In Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, Aroona sits between two ranges on Aroona Creek, and Wilcolo is a hike or bike in camp beside Wilpena Pound. Weetootla Gorge, in Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park, takes you further north again.
Some campgrounds have water tanks, but parks can't guarantee the quality or supply at Ikara campgrounds. Carry enough for drinking, cooking and walking, plus a reserve in the car. Check each campground page before you head off.
At some campgrounds. Mambray Creek, Aroona and Weetootla Gorge allow fires in pits with seasonal restrictions, while Wilcolo bans campfires at all times. Total fire bans apply everywhere, so check alerts before you go and pack a fuel stove.
No. There's no mobile coverage at any campground in Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, so book online before you leave and download offline maps. Tell someone your plans, and carry a personal locator beacon on remote walks.
Not into these national parks. Dogs aren't allowed in Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park or Mount Remarkable National Park. Check the rules for any other park on your route before travelling with a pet.
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