Walker Flat Boat Ramp Reserve

Walker Flat, SA

Walker Flat, SA

At a glanceFree campsite

Free CampingBoat RampPets WelcomeToiletsFishing SpotRiver FishingCaravans

About this campsite

Walker Flat Boat Ramp Reserve, also known as Swamp Hen Reserve, is an expansive, free overnight rest area nestled on the western bank of the scenic Murray River. The location boasts a broad bitumen parking area perfect for trailers, and a gravel verge for additional parking. Despite limited shade, strategic camp selection to the left of the boat ramp offers comforting respite. With ample space to accommodate any size rig, it is an ideal destination for adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts.

Walker Flat Boat Ramp Reserve, also recognized as Swamp Hen Reserve, is an enticing free-to-stay area situated on the iconic Murray River's western shoreline. It offers substantial space, accommodating rigs of any size with resolute ease. While the reserve largely basks in sunlit glory, there are shaded spots present on the left side of the boat ramp, lending a cool retreat. The extensive bitumen parking caters to a multitude of trailers, while a supplementary gravel verge parking zone adds versatility to your parking needs.

How to Get There

At the end of Lakeside Drive. Access via Sprinkler Drive no longer available.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Activities

Boat Ramp

Public Boat Ramp

Fishing Spot

Accommodation Types

Free Camping

Caravans

Facilities

Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Day Rest Area

Day Use Area

Covered picnic tables

Photo Opportunity

Unknown feature

Free Overnight Camp

Long Rig

Boat Ramps

Bin

River Fishing

Overnight Rest Area

Also signposted as Swamp Hen Reserve

Mobile Phone Coverage

Location

Walker Flat Boat Ramp Reserve•75 Lakeside Drive, Walker Flat, SA, 5238

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Common questions about Walker Flat Boat Ramp Reserve

Is Walker Flat Boat Ramp Reserve free to camp at?

We have Walker Flat Boat Ramp Reserve in Walker Flat, 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 Walker Flat Boat Ramp Reserve have?

Walker Flat Boat Ramp Reserve has picnic tables, day rest area, boat ramp, day use area, free camping and covered picnic tables. That is the short list; 20 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 Walker Flat Boat Ramp Reserve?

The record for Walker Flat Boat Ramp 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 Walker Flat Boat Ramp Reserve online?

We hold no online booking link for Walker Flat Boat Ramp Reserve, 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 Walker Flat Boat Ramp Reserve?

Walker Flat Boat Ramp Reserve sits in Walker Flat, 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 Walker Flat Boat Ramp Reserve

Facilities recorded for Walker Flat Boat Ramp Reserve
Facility	On site
Picnic Tables	Yes
Day Rest Area	Yes
Boat Ramp	Yes
Day Use Area	Yes
Free Camping	Yes
Covered picnic tables	Yes
Pets Welcome	Yes
Toilets	Yes
Photo Opportunity	Yes
	Yes
Free Overnight Camp	Yes
Public Boat Ramp	Yes
Long Rig	Yes
Boat Ramps	Yes
Fishing Spot	Yes
Bin	Yes
River Fishing	Yes
Caravans	Yes
Overnight Rest Area	Yes
Also signposted as Swamp Hen Reserve	Yes
Mobile Phone Coverage	Yes

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