Tenbury Hunter Reserve in Swan Reach, SA — photo 1

Tenbury Hunter Reserve

Swan Reach, SA
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingTent SiteFishing SpotPets WelcomeCaravansFire PlaceToiletsRiver FishingDump Point

About this campsite

Tenbury Hunter Reserve offers a tranquil riverside camping experience near Swan Reach, providing convenient facilities like toilets and a dump site. Enjoy the proximity to a welcoming, dog-friendly pub accessible via ferry, where you can enjoy a cold beer in their garden situated on the cliff tops. The Reserve has abandoned camping fees and offers drinking water availability in town for a hassle-free stay, making it an alluring spot for nature lovers and camping enthusiasts.

Nestled by the banks of the majestic Murray River, Tenbury Hunter Reserve provides an enchanting camping experience opposite Swan Reach. Its prime location offers easy ferry access to close-by amenities and a direct connection with nature, just outside your tent. Crucial facilities such as toilets and a dump site are provided, ensuring a comfortable stay. Further enhancing its appeal, the reserve allows you to step into Swan Reach's town charm just a ferry ride away, where vital supplies and drinking water are readily available. The reserve champions a pet-friendly approach, where your four-legged friends are warmly welcomed. A stroll across the river leads to a cliff-top beer garden at the local pub, where both you and your pet can kick back - complete with water bowls and leftover treats for your pup. Note: As an update, the camp fees have been waived, making this an irresistible, cost-effective escape into the wilderness. In essence, Tenbury Hunter Reserve is a haven for camping enthusiasts, offering a spectacular blend of natural allure and convenient amenities.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Activities

Fishing Spot

Accommodation Types

Tent Site
Camping Area
Caravans
Free Camping

Facilities

Shade
Dump Point

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Lookout
Long Rig
Walking
Unknown feature
Photo Opportunity
Mobile Phone Coverage
Walk to pub via ferry
Fire Place
Free Overnight Camp
River Fishing
Camping fees have been removed

Location

Tenbury Hunter Reserve•Sedan-Swan Reach Road, Swan Reach, SA, 5354

Weather Forecast

Data from MET Norway
TUE🌦️
20° / 10°
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WED☁️
20° / 8°
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THU🌤️
23° / 9°
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FRI🌤️
25° / 12°
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SAT🌤️
25° / 16°
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Common questions about Tenbury Hunter Reserve

Is Tenbury Hunter Reserve free to camp at?

Yes. Tenbury Hunter Reserve in Swan Reach, SA is a free camp, so there is no nightly fee to stay. There is no booking system for it, so plan on first in, best dressed, especially on long weekends. Facilities on site: lookout, tent site, fishing spot and long rig.

What facilities does Tenbury Hunter Reserve have?

Tenbury Hunter Reserve has lookout, tent site, fishing spot, long rig, walking and photo opportunity. That is the short list; 19 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 Tenbury Hunter Reserve?

The record for Tenbury Hunter Reserve 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 Tenbury Hunter Reserve online?

We hold no online booking link for Tenbury Hunter Reserve, 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 Tenbury Hunter Reserve?

Tenbury Hunter Reserve sits in Swan Reach, 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 Tenbury Hunter Reserve

Facilities recorded for Tenbury Hunter Reserve
FacilityOn site
LookoutYes
Tent SiteYes
Fishing SpotYes
Long RigYes
WalkingYes
Yes
Photo OpportunityYes
Pets WelcomeYes
Camping AreaYes
CaravansYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
Walk to pub via ferryYes
Fire PlaceYes
Free Overnight CampYes
ToiletsYes
River FishingYes
Camping fees have been removedYes
Free CampingYes
ShadeYes
Dump PointYes

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Free to stay

No booking needed — first come, first served

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

$0 camping — no fees at this site
Sites are first come, first served — arrive early on holidays
Check the weather & fire outlook below before you go
Fire Danger
Low–Moderate
Tomorrow
20°·38%·21km/h
No Rating
Wed
20°·38%·19km/h
No Rating
Thu
23°·41%·11km/h
Low–Moderate
Estimated from forecast conditionsSA CFS

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Sedan-Swan Reach Road

Swan Reach, SA 5354

Tenbury Hunter Reserve

Free · no booking needed