Locks Well
Locks Well
About this campsite
Locks Well is a stunning surf beach on the Southern Ocean accessible through a scenic staircase. It offers a spectacular ocean view from a level, solid gravel surface carpark, suitable for caravans and buses. A steep, sealed road with a hairpin bend leads to a lower level carpark, equipped with a shelter and bins. A stairway from this lower carpark takes you down the cliff to the enticing beach.
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Location
Locks Well•Flinders Highway, Bramfield, SA, 5670
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Is Locks Well free to camp at?
We have Locks Well in Bramfield, SA recorded as a free camp, but we have not confirmed that with the operator, so treat it as unconfirmed. Sites change hands and councils bring in fees, so check the current rate before you commit to the drive.
What facilities does Locks Well have?
Locks Well has pets welcome, mobile phone coverage, bird watching, canoeing kayaking, day use area and surf beach for fishing. That is the short list; 21 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 Locks Well?
The record for Locks Well 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 Locks Well online?
We hold no online booking link for Locks Well, 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 Locks Well?
Locks Well sits in Bramfield, 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 Locks Well
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Bird Watching | Yes |
| Canoeing Kayaking | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Surf beach for fishing | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Great photo opportunities | Yes |
| Upper carpark for caravans and buses | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Beach Fishing | Yes |
| Photo Opportunity | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Lower carpark for cars and camper trailers | Yes |
| Walking | Yes |
| Fishing Spot | Yes |
| Reasonable mobile phone reception | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Cool wind off the Southern Ocean | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
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Flinders Highway
Bramfield, SA 5670