The Gap Camping Area
The Gap Camping Area
About this campsite
The Gap Camping Area, located 26km south of Moonta on the eastern shore of Spencer Gulf, offers a unique waterfront camping experience. While the site provides minimal wind protection and no shade, it compensates with excellent fishing opportunities and a safe swimming beach. The camping grounds feature a predominantly level sandy terrain, accessible by 2WD vehicles except in wet conditions. The beach also allows 4WD access for launching small to medium boats. Even without a boat, beach fishing yields a rewarding catch.
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The Gap Camping Area•Nellyappa Road, Balgowan, SA, 5573
Common questions about The Gap Camping Area
What facilities does The Gap Camping Area have?
The Gap Camping Area has mobile phone coverage, fishing spot, swimming, camping area, limited shelter and no shade and toilets. 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 The Gap Camping Area?
The record for The Gap Camping Area 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 The Gap Camping Area online?
We hold no online booking link for The Gap Camping Area, 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 The Gap Camping Area?
The Gap Camping Area sits in Balgowan, 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 The Gap Camping Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Fishing Spot | Yes |
| Swimming | Yes |
| Camping Area | Yes |
| Limited shelter and no shade | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Beach Fishing | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| Permit is required. Fee applies | Yes |
| Campgrounds | Yes |
| Plenty of camping spaces | Yes |
| Swimming and fishing | Yes |
| Yes | |
| BYO firewood and drinking water | Yes |
| Open Water Fishing | Yes |
| Photo Opportunity | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Walking | Yes |
| Camping Fee | Yes |
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