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Port Clinton Caravan Park

Port Clinton, SA
At a glance
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About this caravan park

Port Clinton Caravan Park is nestled in the northernmost town on the Yorke Peninsula, facing the Vincent Gulf and just 126km North West of Adelaide. It is noted for its wide sandy beaches which are ideal for a range of activities including crabbing and fishing. The area boasts a tranquil holiday atmosphere, with the local store in easy reach and the Community Club providing entertainment and meals. The caravan park is conveniently located opposite the foreshore. Also, it's a popular starting point for the 6.6km Yorke Leisure Trail, offering unique experiences such as a mangrove forest walk, bird watching, and stunning coastline views.

Situated within Port Clinton, a serene holiday and retirement village on the Yorke Peninsula, lies the renowned Port Clinton Caravan Park. Its strategic location, a mere 126 km Northwest of Adelaide and 21 km North of Ardrossan, offers guests great leisurely walks on expansive sandy beaches and excellent opportunities for crabbing and fishing. The Caravan Park features proximity to the wide-spanning Vincent Gulf, home to a diverse range of sea life including blue swimmer crabs, squid, snapper, king george whiting, salmon trout, mullet, and razorfish. Its setting is ideally opposite the foreshore, within walking distance to community entertainment, meals, and amenities offered by the Community Club. Adding to Port Clinton Caravan Park's appeal is its vicinity to the Yorke Leisure Trail. Starting from Pt. Clinton and ending at Price, this 6.6km long Mangrove/ Samphire walk/riding trail dishes up nature's finest offerings, encompassing a mangrove forest, tidal Samphire flats, natural coastal vegetation, and bird-watching opportunities. Moreover, it offers breath-taking cliff-top coastal views. All these features make it a top choice for relaxing getaways and family holidays, promising a well-rounded and relaxed recreational experience.

How to Get There

125km from Adelaide on the western shore of the upper reaches of St Vincent Gulf.

What this place offers

Amenities

Public Phone
WiFi Internet
Showers
Power
Laundromat
Drinking Water
Toilets

Activities

Swimming
Beach Fishing
Fishing Spot
Boat Ramp
Public Boat Ramp

Accommodation Types

Cabins
Tent Site
Caravan Park
Caravans

Facilities

Shade
Children's Play Facility
Ice
BBQ
Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

No Fires
Pets Welcome
Camping Fee

Other Features

Walking distance to shop & club
Dump point
Crab cooking shack
Opposite beach
Open Water Fishing
LPG Swap
Free BBQ facilities
Accreditation
LPG Refills
E10 Petrol Bowser
Post Box
Fuel Available
Swimming Pool
Beachfront outdoor gym/kids playground
Camp Trailers
Fish cleaning facilities
Caravan Parks
Mobile Phone Coverage
Walk the Yorke Trail
Walking
Diesel Bowser
Fully grassed Powered sites/Cabins/tent sites
Bird Watching
Convenience Store
Unleaded Petrol Bowser
Internet Cafe
Photo Opportunity
Canoeing Kayaking
Unknown feature
Bin

Location

Port Clinton Caravan Park•177 The Parade, Port Clinton, SA, 5570

Common questions about Port Clinton Caravan Park

What facilities does Port Clinton Caravan Park have?

Port Clinton Caravan Park has swimming, walking distance to shop & club, shade, dump point, crab cooking shack and beach fishing. That is the short list; 53 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 Port Clinton Caravan Park?

The record for Port Clinton Caravan Park lists "E10 Petrol Bowser", 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 Port Clinton Caravan Park online?

We hold no online booking link for Port Clinton Caravan 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 Port Clinton Caravan Park?

Port Clinton Caravan Park sits in Port Clinton, 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 Port Clinton Caravan Park

Facilities recorded for Port Clinton Caravan Park
FacilityOn site
SwimmingYes
Walking distance to shop & clubYes
ShadeYes
Dump pointYes
Crab cooking shackYes
Beach FishingYes
Children's Play FacilityYes
Opposite beachYes
CabinsYes
IceYes
Open Water FishingYes
LPG SwapYes
Fishing SpotYes
Public PhoneYes
Free BBQ facilitiesYes
Tent SiteYes
Boat RampYes
AccreditationYes
WiFi InternetYes
LPG RefillsYes
E10 Petrol BowserYes
Caravan ParkYes
Post BoxYes
Fuel AvailableYes
No FiresYes
Swimming PoolYes
Beachfront outdoor gym/kids playgroundYes
Camp TrailersYes
ShowersYes
Fish cleaning facilitiesYes
Caravan ParksYes
BBQYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
Walk the Yorke TrailYes
PowerYes
WalkingYes
LaundromatYes
Diesel BowserYes
CaravansYes
Fully grassed Powered sites/Cabins/tent sitesYes
Bird WatchingYes
Convenience StoreYes
Unleaded Petrol BowserYes
Internet CafeYes
Drinking WaterYes
Photo OpportunityYes
Pets WelcomeYes
ToiletsYes
Canoeing KayakingYes
Picnic TablesYes
Camping FeeYes
Public Boat RampYes
Yes
BinYes

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177 The Parade

Port Clinton, SA 5570

Port Clinton Caravan Park