Rocky Paddock Campground

Accommodation Option on the Heysen Trail

Accommodation

Campsite,
Shelter (small),
Water Tank

Water Tank Level

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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.

Previous accommodation option: Tanunda Cottages

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2 thoughts on “Rocky Paddock Campground”

Cathy Down says:

29/06/2020 at 1:29pm

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

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- Friends of the Heysen Trail says:
  
  29/06/2020 at 2:42pm
  
  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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Mapsheet 1: Cape Jervis to Kuitpo Forest (Sept 2014)

Occasionally, due to weather or maintenance issues, it is necessary to realign sections of the Heysen Trail. Minor reroutes, necessitated by such things as sand blowouts in coastal areas, protection of native vegetation, erosion control, or requests from landholders, are also frequently carried out.

Harvesting operations in Kuitpo Forest: ForestrySA operations in Kuitpo Forest will impact the Heysen Trail into the foreseeable future. Walkers in this forest may encounter closed plantation blocks as harvesting operations are undertaken. The presence of heavy machinery and falling trees makes it highly dangerous, and heavy trucks using the haul roads add to the risk. Walkers must not enter the harvesting areas under any circumstance (penalties apply). ForestrySA Rangers and Friends of the Heysen Trail volunteers will ensure that safe reroutes are in place and are clearly marked. Walkers should follow the marked reroute trail until the new track rejoins the Heysen Trail. Reroute signs will be placed at the start and finish of the reroute. From time to time, it will be necessary to reroute the Trail along public roads. Walkers are advised to take extra care on public roads, to always walk on the right, facing traffic and to always walk in single file.

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Mapsheet 2: Kuitpo Forest to Tanunda (Sept 2014)

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Mapsheet 3: Tanunda to Burra (May 2015)

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Mapsheet 4: Burra to Spalding (May 2015)

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Mapsheet 5, Spalding to Wirrabara Forest (August 2015)

Logging operations in forests can sometimes necessitate the rerouting of the Trail. These reroutes often have to be done at short notice, and it is important to follow these reroutes, as it is dangerous to walk in areas where logging operations are in progress.

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Mapsheet 6, Wirrabara Forest to Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park (August 2015)

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Mapsheet 7, Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park to Mernmerna Creek (August 2015)

Occassionally, due to weather or maintenance issues, it is necessary to realign sections of the Heysen Trail. Minor reroutes, necessitated by such things as sand blowouts in coastal areas, protection of native vegetation, erosion control, or requests from landholders, are also frequently carried out.

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