Cockatoo Lake Reserve
Cockatoo Lake Reserve
About this campsite
Cockatoo Lake Reserve offers a scenic retreat for the active adventurous or the tranquil seeker with free camping facilities. Activities include fishing, boating, swimming, skiing, and yabbying in the lake. The reserve ensures visitor convenience with amenities like picnic shelters, toilets, and a tin shelter with a concrete floor for harsh weather. The road to the reserve is operational all year round, though it is suggested to take caution during the rainy season as the surrounding area could be soggy.
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Location
Cockatoo Lake Reserve•Grubbed Road, Lochaber, SA, 5271
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What facilities does Cockatoo Lake Reserve have?
Cockatoo Lake Reserve has tin shelter, day rest area, toilets, free camping, long rig and yabbies in the lake. That is the short list; 24 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 Cockatoo Lake Reserve?
The record for Cockatoo Lake Reserve lists "Pets to be on a leash", 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.
Can you book Cockatoo Lake Reserve online?
We hold no online booking link for Cockatoo Lake Reserve, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.
Where is Cockatoo Lake Reserve?
Cockatoo Lake Reserve sits in Lochaber, 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 Cockatoo Lake Reserve
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Tin shelter | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Yabbies in the lake | Yes |
| Gas fires only in fire danger season | Yes |
| Children's Play Facility | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Swimming and water skiing | Yes |
| "Children's playground | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| Boat Ramp | Yes |
| " | Yes |
| Fishing Spot | Yes |
| Pets to be on a leash | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Camping Area | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Fire Place | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Public Boat Ramp | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
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Grubbed Road
Lochaber, SA 5271