Barkers Rocks
Barkers Rocks
About this campsite
Barkers Rocks offers an adventure-rich experience just 13km from Minlaton. It's an ideal spot for beach and rock fishing, and refreshing swimming, despite the limited facilities and shelter. Suitable for conventional vehicles, it offers a variety of camping spots. Moreover, the thrill of exploration can be experienced through a 5km walking trail leading to Port Rickaby, amplifying the site as a top choice for nature and adventure lovers.
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Location
Barkers Rocks•Barkers Rocks Road, Bluff Beach, SA, 5575
Common questions about Barkers Rocks
What facilities does Barkers Rocks have?
Barkers Rocks has caravans, beach fishing, permit is required. fee applies., pets welcome, swimming and fishing spot. That is the short list; 23 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 Barkers Rocks?
The record for Barkers Rocks lists "Pets Welcome", 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 Barkers Rocks online?
We hold no online booking link for Barkers Rocks, 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. If a managing authority takes bookings by phone, their number is the fastest way to confirm a site.
Where is Barkers Rocks?
Barkers Rocks sits in Bluff Beach, 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 Barkers Rocks
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Yes | |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Beach Fishing | Yes |
| Permit is required. Fee applies. | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Swimming | Yes |
| Fishing Spot | Yes |
| Camp Trailers | Yes |
| Rock Fishing | Yes |
| Plenty of camping spaces | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| Pets allowed on a lead | Yes |
| Camping Area | Yes |
| Generators Allowed | Yes |
| Walking | Yes |
| Photo Opportunity | Yes |
| Fire Place | Yes |
| Canoeing Kayaking | Yes |
| Camping Fee | Yes |
| Limited shelter and no shade | Yes |
| Bird Watching | Yes |
| Rough Road Conditions | Yes |
| BYO firewood and drinking water | Yes |
| Swimming and fishing | Yes |
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