Frances Recreation Ground
Frances Recreation Ground
About this campsite
Frances Recreation Ground is a well-maintained public space, ideal for camping and picnicking, managed by the community of Frances. It offers essential facilities like flushing toilets, garbage disposal and clean, drinkable water. Amenities such as a pub, a store, and fuel can be easily accessed on foot. The ground is especially lively in late February when it hosts an annual folk music gathering. With its convenient features and engaging events, Frances Recreation Ground is a perfect destination for campers.
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Frances Recreation Ground•Second Street, Frances, SA, 5262
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Is Frances Recreation Ground free to camp at?
Yes. Frances Recreation Ground in Frances, 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: toilets, hose attachment tap, picnic tables and accessible.
What facilities does Frances Recreation Ground have?
Frances Recreation Ground has toilets, hose attachment tap, picnic tables, accessible, walk to pub & shop and free overnight camp. That is the short list; 17 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 Frances Recreation Ground?
The record for Frances Recreation Ground 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 Frances Recreation Ground online?
We hold no online booking link for Frances Recreation Ground, 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 Frances Recreation Ground?
Frances Recreation Ground sits in Frances, 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 Frances Recreation Ground
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Toilets | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Hose Attachment Tap | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Accessible | Yes |
| Walk to pub & shop | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Camping Area | Yes |
| Hose connector tap (bore water). | Yes |
| Folk music gathering last weekend in February | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Accessible toilets | Yes |
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Second Street
Frances, SA 5262