Accommodation
Hut,
Water Tank
Water Tank
Water Tank Level
View latest reported tank level.
Report the tank level.
Mapsheet
Mapsheet 2D, Tower Hill to Tanunda
Guidebook
Southern Guidebook, chapter 4, map 1
Location
Mt Crawford Forest
Coordinates
Contact
Mount Crawford Forest Information Centre
Open 10am-12pm on Fri, Sat, Sun (subject to ranger availability)
Phone: (+61 8) 8391 8800 between 9am – 4pm, Monday to Friday
Email: recreation@forestrysa.com.au
Website: https://www.forestrysa.com.au/contact/
Open 10am-12pm on Fri, Sat, Sun (subject to ranger availability)
Phone: (+61 8) 8391 8800 between 9am – 4pm, Monday to Friday
Email: recreation@forestrysa.com.au
Website: https://www.forestrysa.com.au/contact/
Bookings
Camping in the vicinity for individual walkers is not permitted - refer to Centennial Drive campsite.
The Old School House is reserved for group bookings with a minimum of 2 nights stay.
On line bookings at https://www.forestrysa.com.au/accommodation/the-old-school-house/
The Old School House is reserved for group bookings with a minimum of 2 nights stay.
On line bookings at https://www.forestrysa.com.au/accommodation/the-old-school-house/
Fees
Refer to the on-line booking system for information about hire fees. Payment is required at the time of booking.
From July 1, 2024 the applicable fees are...
$145.00 per day / night (exclusive use - sleeps 10)
(The fees are reviewed at the end of each financial year)
From July 1, 2024 the applicable fees are...
$145.00 per day / night (exclusive use - sleeps 10)
(The fees are reviewed at the end of each financial year)
Facilities
hut, bunks, fireplace, water, seating, lighting, toilet. The building is particularly intended for small groups such as school or community groups.
History
The Old Mount Crawford School operated between 1909 and 1936. During the war years the building was used for Presbyterian services.
Notes
Please note that in addition to fire bans applicable to the Mount Lofty Ranges Region, special fire restrictions apply to ForestrySA accommodation and campsites.
Provided that a Total Fire Ban has not been imposed by the Country Fire Service (CFS):
Wood fires are permitted within the forest from 1 May to 31 October each year.
Gas fires are permitted from 1 April to 30 November.
Fireplaces should be cleared of all flammable material for a distance of 4 metres. Someone must be always present and ensure that the fire is fully extinguished before leaving.
Forests are very sensitive to fire, so please ensure all restrictions are followed.
Occasionally access to Forest Reserves may be restricted. Refer to https://www.forestrysa.com.au/before-you-visit/forest-closures-and-alerts/ for forest closure information.
It should be emphasized that this is a private camping area for group bookings only. My attempt to camp here was met with an officious response from a SA Forests ranger, resulting in an eviction from the camping area. However, the ranger was good enough to deliver me to the Centennial Drive camp site by vehicle!
Nice place to have a rest and pick up water.
Passed through 19/5/22. Tank about 75 percent full. Toilet clean. A very picturesque place.