Maize Island Lagoon Conservation Park

Taylorville, SA

Taylorville, SA

At a glanceFree campsite

Free CampingCaravansFishing SpotRiver FishingTent SiteNo Pets

About this campsite

Maize Island Lagoon Conservation Park is a stunning nature refuge located on the mighty Murray River. Visitors can enjoy a free camping experience directly on the river bank, and experience the impressive views of the river's cliffs. The park is an excellent spot for wildlife enthusiasts with regular sightings of kangaroos in the early morning. For those into fishing, the park offers great spots with varying success rates. However, be watchful for snakes and lizards basking in the sun. Note that the park has no facilities.

Step into nature's playground at the Maize Island Lagoon Conservation Park, marvel at the majesty of the mighty Murray River while setting up camp right along its bank. Be neighbour to breathtaking cliffs that compliment the serene landscape. Start your morning with adorable kangaroos visiting your vicinity. You can even delve into some leisurely fishing, with certain spots ensuring a satisfactory catch. Remember to keep a vigilant eye for the resident snakes and lizards basking under the sun. Please note, the park has a minimalist approach towards amenities, aiding in the preservation of its natural allure.

How to Get There

From waypoint on Sturt Highway, turn north onto Holder-Top Road. Follow GPS to the river. Alternatively there are several signs leading off the Sturt Highway at different locations. Easy to find. GPS takes you to the river.

What this place offers

Activities

Fishing Spot

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Tent Site

Camping Area

Free Camping

Facilities

Picnic Tables

Shade

Rules & Accessibility

No Fires

No Pets

Other Features

Unknown feature

Maximum 5 days

Limited caravan friendly sites

River Fishing

No Long Rigs

Walking

Bird Watching

National Park

Maximum 5 nights

Mobile Phone Coverage

Some shade

Keep to made roads

Watch for tree branches

Free Overnight Camp

Photo Opportunity

Enquire at the Waikerie Visitor Information Centre

Location

Maize Island Lagoon Conservation Park•Burra-Renmark Road, Taylorville, SA, 5330

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Common questions about Maize Island Lagoon Conservation Park

Is Maize Island Lagoon Conservation Park free to camp at?

We have Maize Island Lagoon Conservation Park in Taylorville, 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 Maize Island Lagoon Conservation Park have?

Maize Island Lagoon Conservation Park has picnic tables, caravans, maximum 5 days, fishing spot, limited caravan friendly sites and river fishing. 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 Maize Island Lagoon Conservation Park?

The record for Maize Island Lagoon Conservation Park 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 Maize Island Lagoon Conservation Park online?

We hold no online booking link for Maize Island Lagoon Conservation Park, 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 Maize Island Lagoon Conservation Park?

Maize Island Lagoon Conservation Park sits in Taylorville, 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 Maize Island Lagoon Conservation Park

Facilities recorded for Maize Island Lagoon Conservation Park
Facility	On site
Picnic Tables	Yes
	Yes
Caravans	Yes
Maximum 5 days	Yes
Fishing Spot	Yes
Limited caravan friendly sites	Yes
River Fishing	Yes
No Long Rigs	Yes
Tent Site	Yes
Walking	Yes
Bird Watching	Yes
National Park	Yes
Maximum 5 nights	Yes
Camping Area	Yes
Mobile Phone Coverage	Yes
Shade	Yes
Free Camping	Yes
Some shade	Yes
Keep to made roads	Yes
Watch for tree branches	Yes
Free Overnight Camp	Yes
No Fires	Yes
No Pets	Yes
Photo Opportunity	Yes
Enquire at the Waikerie Visitor Information Centre	Yes

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