Rocky Paddock Campground closed for the remainder of 2026
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Location
Mt Crawford Forest
Maps
Mapsheet: 2D
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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
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
Facilities
campsite, shelter, water, fireplaces, picnic tables, toilet
Notes
Please note in addition to fire bans applicable to the Mount Lofty Ranges Region, special fire restrictions apply to ForestrySA accommodation and campsites.
Provided 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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Rocky Paddock Campground will be closed for the remainder of the 2026 camping season to enable urgent safety works.
The plantation pine trees are now over 95 years old and increasingly susceptible to severe weather, with recent failures creating an unpredictable risk to visitors. By comparison, most plantation pine in the Mount Lofty Ranges is under 40 years of age.
ForestrySA will be removing these ageing trees and undertaking a full site renewal to ensure the campground can continue to be enjoyed safely into the future.
We recognise the strong community connection to Rocky Paddock and are committed to re-establishing it as a high-quality, family-friendly camping destination.
𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀:
✅ All bookings will be contacted directly
✅ Refunds processed within 72 hours
✅ School groups will be rescheduled
Thank you for your understanding while we undertake these important works.
Further Information: https://www.forestrysa.com.au/rocky-paddock-closure-faq
The plantation pine trees are now over 95 years old and increasingly susceptible to severe weather, with recent failures creating an unpredictable risk to visitors. By comparison, most plantation pine in the Mount Lofty Ranges is under 40 years of age.
ForestrySA will be removing these ageing trees and undertaking a full site renewal to ensure the campground can continue to be enjoyed safely into the future.
We recognise the strong community connection to Rocky Paddock and are committed to re-establishing it as a high-quality, family-friendly camping destination.
𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀:
✅ All bookings will be contacted directly
✅ Refunds processed within 72 hours
✅ School groups will be rescheduled
Thank you for your understanding while we undertake these important works.
Further Information: https://www.forestrysa.com.au/rocky-paddock-closure-faq
Fees
Refer to the on-line booking system for information about camping fees. Payment is required at the time of booking.
From July 1 2025 the applicable fees are…
Camping…
$20.30 per vehicle, per campsite
Adult $8.15, Child $4.70 (walk-in / ride-in only)
(The fees are reviewed at the end of each financial year)
From July 1 2025 the applicable fees are…
Camping…
$20.30 per vehicle, per campsite
Adult $8.15, Child $4.70 (walk-in / ride-in only)
(The fees are reviewed at the end of each financial year)
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