42 Mile Crossing Campground
42 Mile Crossing Campground
About this campsite
42 Mile Crossing Campground is a spacious, grassy location nestled about 1km from a favored surf and fishing beach in Coorong National Park. The site is set back from the main road, providing visitors peace and privacy, although it's worth noting that the route can be busy with 4x4s, as one of the few beach accesses. The journey to the beach is best navigated with a 4x4, due to the trail conditions.
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42 Mile Crossing Campground•Princes Highway, Coorong, SA, 5264
Common questions about 42 Mile Crossing Campground
Is 42 Mile Crossing Campground free to camp at?
Yes. 42 Mile Crossing Campground in Coorong, SA is a free camp, so there is no nightly fee to stay. There is no booking system for it, so plan on first in, best dressed, especially on long weekends. Facilities on site: beach fishing, campgrounds, photo opportunity and walking.
What facilities does 42 Mile Crossing Campground have?
42 Mile Crossing Campground has beach fishing, campgrounds, photo opportunity, walking, campground and fishing spot. That is the short list; 19 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.
Are dogs allowed at 42 Mile Crossing Campground?
The record for 42 Mile Crossing Campground lists "No Pets", so dogs are welcome here. National parks and conservation areas nearby often take a different view, so check the rules for any day trips you have planned. Keep them on a lead around other campers and clean up after them, and nobody has a problem with it.
Can you book 42 Mile Crossing Campground online?
We hold no online booking link for 42 Mile Crossing Campground, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.
Where is 42 Mile Crossing Campground?
42 Mile Crossing Campground sits in Coorong, SA. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.
Facilities at 42 Mile Crossing Campground
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Beach Fishing | Yes |
| Campgrounds | Yes |
| Photo Opportunity | Yes |
| Walking | Yes |
| Campground | Yes |
| Fishing Spot | Yes |
| Self registration | Yes |
| Cost $13 per night as at 03/2013 | Yes |
| Drinking Water | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| No Pets | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Popular 4X4 beach driving location | Yes |
| National Park | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Camping Fee | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
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