Graeme Claxton Reserve in Cadell, SA — photo 1

Graeme Claxton Reserve

Cadell, SA
Free CampingBBQFishing SpotTent SiteCaravansRiver FishingPets WelcomeSwimmingToilets

About this campsite

Graeme Claxton Reserve is a serene riverside camp nestled along the Murray River bank in Cadell, South Australia. It offers free camping facilities where you can unwind with river activities or exploring the rich Riverland area. The site features clean facilities, BBQ grills and picnic tables, lodged in an idyllic setting downstream from the Cadell Ferry, complete with a view of pelicans leisurely floating by and the striking red cliffs on the river's opposite bank.

There are clean accessible flushing toilets, BBQs and picnic tables. Located just downstream from the Cadell Ferry, this stretch of the Murray is picturesque and calm with pelicans silently swimming by and the backdrop of the red cliffs on the far bank of the river.

Features & Facilities

Amenities

Toilets

Activities

Fishing Spot
Swimming
Public Boat Ramp
Boat Ramp

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Tent Site
Caravans
Campground

Facilities

Picnic Tables
Shade
BBQ
Children's Play Facility

Other Features

Public Parking
Day Use Area
"Children's playground
Bird Watching
Generators Allowed
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Fishing and boating
Bin
Walking
Photo Opportunity
Information Board
Canoeing Kayaking
Long Rig
River Fishing
Place of Interest
Pets Welcome
Unknown feature
Free Overnight Camp
On the bank of the Murray River
Mobile Phone Coverage
Information
Overnight Rest Area

Location

Graeme Claxton ReserveKings Riverside Drive, Cadell, SA, 5321

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY🌦️
17° / 10°
💧 45%
SAT🌦️
15° / 7°
💧 8%
SUN🌤️
14° / 5°
MON🌤️
15° / 4°
TUE☁️
17° / 4°
💧 8%

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Fire Danger
Today
17°·53%·24km/h
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Tomorrow
15°·59%·15km/h
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Sun
14°·53%·11km/h
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Kings Riverside Drive

Cadell, SA 5321

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