Rocky Paddock Campground

Accommodation Option on the Heysen Trail

Accommodation
Campsite,
Shelter (small),
Water Tank
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Mapsheet
Mapsheet 2D, Tower Hill to Tanunda
Guidebook
Southern Guidebook, chapter 3, map 9
Location
Mt Crawford Forest
Coordinates
Grid ref: 114 564
Longitude: 138.940881
Latitude: -34.717419
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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/
Bookings
Camping is permitted from 1 April to 30 November annually, outside of the fire danger season.
Fees apply for camping at Rocky Paddock.
On line booking link: https://www.forestrysa.com.au/camping/rocky-paddock-campground/



Fees
Refer to the on-line booking system for information about camping fees. Payment is required at the time of booking.

From July 1, 2024 the applicable fees are...
Camping...
$20.30 per vehicle, per campsite
Adult $7.90, Child $4.55 (walk-in / ride-in only)
(The fees are reviewed at the end of each financial year)
Facilities
camp site, shelter, water, fireplaces, picnic tables, toilet
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.

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2 thoughts on “Rocky Paddock Campground

  1. I would like to know about the fee for using othe fire pits at Rocky Paddock. Would like to spend a day in the forest l. Not camping. Just a 1 day.
    Cathy Down

    • Cathy, the Rocky Paddock campground webpage on the Forestry SA website says:
      “Forest visitors wishing to use a campsite for day visits will also be required to book and pay for their site online prior to arrival.
      Use of fire pits within picnic areas will remain free of charge and available on a first-in, first-served basis.”.

      https://www.forestrysa.com.au/camping/rockypaddock/

      You may need to bring your own wood. Forestry SA manage the area so a call to them check it out may be a good idea. Dom

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