
Bristow Smith Park

Bristow Smith Park
About this rest area
Bristow-Smith Park, in Goolwa South, is a serene riverside destination perfect for day trips. With its location near the mouth of the Murray River, it offers excellent fishing opportunities and a convenient boat ramp. The park boasts spacious parking facilities, lush, grassy areas by the river, a safe, enclosed swimming spot and a sandy beach, guaranteeing a fun and relaxing experience for all.
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Location
Bristow Smith Park•92 Barrage Road, Goolwa South, SA, 5214
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Common questions about Bristow Smith Park
Is Bristow Smith Park free to camp at?
Yes. Bristow Smith Park in Goolwa South, 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: bbq, pets welcome, long rig and toilets.
What facilities does Bristow Smith Park have?
Bristow Smith Park has bbq, pets welcome, long rig, toilets, boat ramp and bbqs & picnic tables. That is the short list; 20 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 Bristow Smith Park?
The record for Bristow Smith Park 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 Bristow Smith Park online?
We hold no online booking link for Bristow Smith Park, 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 Bristow Smith Park?
Bristow Smith Park sits in Goolwa South, 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 Bristow Smith Park
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| BBQ | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Boat Ramp | Yes |
| BBQs & picnic tables | Yes |
| Fishing Spot | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Boat Ramps | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Canoeing Kayaking | Yes |
| Children's Play Facility | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Large grassy areas | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Photo Opportunity | Yes |
| Public Boat Ramp | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Bird Watching | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
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92 Barrage Road
Goolwa South, SA 5214
Bristow Smith Park



