Lowbank Landing in Lowbank, SA — photo 1

Lowbank Landing

Lowbank, SA
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingRiver FishingCaravansPets WelcomeSwimmingTent SiteFishing SpotBoat Ramp

About this campsite

Lowbank Landing, located 9.5km east of Waikeri, is a free camping area equipped with a boat ramp, making it perfect for boating, fishing and canoeing enthusiasts. While there are no established facilities, the area offers numerous sandy base campsites with some shade. Instead of the cliffs typical of Maize Island, Lowbank Landing features a flatter landscape speckled with river gums and acacias, making it a more suitable spot for large rigs.

Lowbank Landing is a scenic, free camping area nestled about 9.5km east of Waikeri. This location is distinctive for its plethora of campsites set on a sandy base and offering shade, accessible via a right turn from the boat ramp. Enclosed by a serene, wide river with slow currents, Lowbank Landing is an ideal spot for engaging in activities such as boating, fishing, and canoeing. Unlike the dramatic cliffs of Maize Island, this area showcases a more level terrain adorned with river gums and acacias, making it a more suitable choice for larger rigs. With its natural beauty and recreational options, Lowbank Landing promises a unique outdoor experience that effortlessly combines relaxation and adventure.

How to Get There

Proceed to waypoint 8.6km east of Waikerie on the Sturt Highway. Turn north onto Lowbank Road. Dirt road for approx. 1km to camp site on river bank.

What this place offers

Activities

Public Boat Ramp
Swimming
Fishing Spot
Boat Ramp
Fishing

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Free Camping
Tent Site
Camping Area

Facilities

Shade

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

boating & canoeing
Lookout
River Fishing
Easy access to river
Unknown feature
Bird Watching
Dry Access Only
Public Laundry
Birdwatching & walking
Long Rig
Gravel boat ramp
Boat Ramps
Free Overnight Camp
Canoeing Kayaking
Good choice for riverside camping for big rigs
Walking
Photo Opportunity
Mobile Phone Coverage

Location

Lowbank Landing•Sturt Highway, Lowbank, SA, 5330

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY🌦️
23° / 13°
💧 75%
TUE☁️
23° / 10°
💧 6%
WED☀️
21° / 9°
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THU🌤️
26° / 9°
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FRI🌦️
26° / 16°
💧 55%

Common questions about Lowbank Landing

Is Lowbank Landing free to camp at?

We have Lowbank Landing in Lowbank, 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 Lowbank Landing have?

Lowbank Landing has boating & canoeing, lookout, river fishing, easy access to river, caravans and bird watching. That is the short list; 28 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 Lowbank Landing?

The record for Lowbank Landing 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 Lowbank Landing online?

We hold no online booking link for Lowbank Landing, 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. If a managing authority takes bookings by phone, their number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Lowbank Landing?

Lowbank Landing sits in Lowbank, 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 Lowbank Landing

Facilities recorded for Lowbank Landing
FacilityOn site
boating & canoeingYes
LookoutYes
River FishingYes
Easy access to riverYes
Yes
CaravansYes
Bird WatchingYes
Dry Access OnlyYes
Public LaundryYes
Public Boat RampYes
Pets WelcomeYes
Birdwatching & walkingYes
SwimmingYes
Free CampingYes
Long RigYes
Tent SiteYes
Camping AreaYes
Gravel boat rampYes
Boat RampsYes
Free Overnight CampYes
Canoeing KayakingYes
Good choice for riverside camping for big rigsYes
Fishing SpotYes
WalkingYes
Boat RampYes
Photo OpportunityYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
FishingYes
ShadeYes

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Maize Island Lagoon Conservation Park

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Free camp — fee unconfirmed

We hold this as a free camp but have not confirmed the fee — check before you go

Free campsite — no booking needed, sites are first come, first served.

Listed as a free camp — we have not confirmed the fee with the operator
Councils and new owners do bring in fees, so ring ahead or check signage
Check the weather & fire outlook below before you go
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Fire Danger
Low–Moderate
Today
23°·39%·15km/h
Low–Moderate
Tomorrow
23°·40%·23km/h
Low–Moderate
Wed
21°·34%·16km/h
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Sturt Highway

Lowbank, SA 5330

Lowbank Landing

Free · no booking needed