John Hayes Rockhole Campground

Alice Springs, NT

Alice Springs, NT

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About this campsite

The John Hayes Rockhole Campground is nestled in the Trephina Gorge Nature Park, providing an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. It offers basic amenities like toilets and picnic tables, creating a comfortable camping experience. Surrounded by natural beauty, it's a perfect spot for hiking, wildlife spotting, and enjoying serene landscapes.

John Hayes Rockhole Campground is a quaint spot nestled within the heart of Trephina Gorge Nature Park. Boasting essential amenities such as picnic tables and toilets, this campground offers the perfect outdoor experience. But, note that no water facilities are available, so attendees must make provision for their water supplies. With its rugged beauty and accessibility to nature, John Hayes Rockhole Campground offers everyone from seasoned campers to budding outdoor enthusiasts an opportunity to connect with nature in its rawest form. It's elementary living at its finest, promising a taste of thrilling adventure without sacrificing basic comfort.

How to Get There

At waypoint on Ross Highway, turn north-west and follow road to to information centre at the Trephina Gorge Nature Park. Turn west along rough dirt road for a further 4km.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Activities

Swimming

Accommodation Types

Campground

Tent Site

Facilities

Picnic Tables

Shade

Rules & Accessibility

No Pets

Camping Fee

Other Features

Campgrounds

Dry Access Only

No Long Rigs

Fire Place

Information Centre

Rough Road Conditions

High clearance 4WD only

Walking

Photo Opportunity

Unknown feature

No Caravans

Information

BYO drinking water

Location

John Hayes Rockhole Campground•Alice Springs, NT, 0870

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Common questions about John Hayes Rockhole Campground

What facilities does John Hayes Rockhole Campground have?

John Hayes Rockhole Campground has campgrounds, dry access only, no pets, camping fee, no long rigs and fire place. 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 John Hayes Rockhole Campground?

The record for John Hayes Rockhole 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 John Hayes Rockhole Campground online?

We hold no online booking link for John Hayes Rockhole 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 John Hayes Rockhole Campground?

John Hayes Rockhole Campground sits in Alice Springs, NT. 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 John Hayes Rockhole Campground

Facilities recorded for John Hayes Rockhole Campground
Facility	On site
Campgrounds	Yes
Dry Access Only	Yes
No Pets	Yes
Camping Fee	Yes
No Long Rigs	Yes
Fire Place	Yes
Information Centre	Yes
Campground	Yes
Rough Road Conditions	Yes
High clearance 4WD only	Yes
Walking	Yes
Picnic Tables	Yes
Photo Opportunity	Yes
Toilets	Yes
	Yes
Shade	Yes
No Caravans	Yes
Information	Yes
Tent Site	Yes
Swimming	Yes
BYO drinking water	Yes

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