Holder Bend Reserve and Boat Ramp

Waikerie, SA

Holder Bend Reserve and Boat Ramp

Waikerie, SA

Free CampingCaravansswimmingRiver FishingBoat RampPets WelcomeFishing Spot

About this campsite

Holder Bend Reserve & Boat Ramp is a scenic camping spot located on the bank of the picturesque Murray River, just east of Waikerie. The site offers a gently sloping concrete boat ramp that's suitable for 2WD tow vehicles. Despite limited shade and lack of facilities, its level camping area offers ample space for setting up rigs, making it ideal for boat owners, fishing enthusiasts, and nature lovers seeking a unique outdoor experience.

Holder Bend Reserve & Boat Ramp is a vibrant and exciting camping area located on the appealing Murray River bank. Optimally positioned just east of Waikerie, off Holder Bottom Road, it offers visitors a quintessential outdoor experience loaded with convenience and versatility. Despite its pastoral charm, the site has adequate provisions for urban amenities. One key feature is its concrete boat ramp. Designed with a gentle slope that leads seamlessly to the river, it flawlessly caters to 2WD tow vehicles. Notably, these makes Holder Bend Reserve an ideal spot for boating enthusiasts seeking a mixed experience of water adventure and camping. The landscape's levelness offers various convenient spaces for setting up camping rigs. Although this spot offers limited shade, its unique location and the captivating ambiance more than compensate for it. So, if you're after a unique camping experience where serenity meets adventure, feel free to explore Holder Bend Reserve & Boat Ramp.

How to Get There

From waypoint on Sturt Highway, turn north onto Holder-Top Road, taking left fork onto Holder Bottom Road. Continue around S bend and turn left onto Holder Bend Reserve where the road starts to straighten out. (See sign post.) Campsites on bank of the river.

Features & Facilities

Activities

Public Boat Ramp

Boat Ramp

Fishing

Fishing Spot

Accommodation Types

Camping Area

Caravans

Free Camping

Facilities

Shade

Other Features

Day Rest Area

On the bank of the Murray River

Concrete boat ramp

Boat Ramps

Long Rig

swimming

Beware of falling branches if seeking a shaded spot

Unknown feature

Maximum stay 7 days

River Fishing

Bird Watching

boating and canoeing

Free Overnight Camp

Walking

Canoeing Kayaking

Mobile Phone Coverage

Maximum 7 days

Pets Welcome

Beautiful sunsets

Photo Opportunity

Location

Holder Bend Reserve and Boat Ramp•Holder Bottom Road, Waikerie, SA, 5330

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Weather Forecast

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13° / 2°

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14° / 3°

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SAT☁️

15° / 4°

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SUN☁️

16° / 3°

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MON☁️

18° / 6°

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