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Port Clinton Caravan Park

Port Clinton, SA

About this campsite

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.

Features & Facilities

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
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
Pets Welcome
Canoeing Kayaking
Unknown feature
Bin

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