Chalk’s Campground

About Chalk’s Campground

Chalk’s Campground is named after one of the original foresters at Mount Crawford. It is set within beautiful redgums and offers basic bush camping.

Camping and public use of this campground is anaged to ensure the continued, sustainable health of the forest and enjoyment to users.

Please enjoy the site within our guidelines to promote a healthy future for our forest.

Facilities and features

• 25 designated camping sites
• Bush hut with a fireplace
• Hybrid toilet system with disability access
• Fire pits
• Picnic tables
• Shelter
• Rainwater (not suitable for drinking)

Bookings and fees

• All bookings must be made online
• Campsite fees are charged per vehicle (not per person). A fee of $18 per vehicle applies
• A maximum of 3 vehicles are permitted per campsite. Please note that some sites are limited to 1 or 2 vehicles – please check individual site details when making your booking
• A maximum number of 10 people are permitted per campsite
• Day visitors using a campsite must book and pay online, as for overnight camping

Arrival and departure

Overnight bookings: Arrive after 12pm, depart before 11am
*A late departure requires the booking and purchase of an extra night

How to get there

Chalk’s Campground is located in the Mount Crawford Forest, a short drive from the Mount Crawford Forest Information Centre on Warren Road.

GPS: 34.7398° S, 138.9593° E.

Terms and conditions of use

• Many organised competitions and events are held in the Mount Crawford and Kuitpo Forest Reserves. These require the submission of an event application, which are approved on a case by case basis. If your accommodation query relates to an event please contact the Mount Crawford or Kuitpo Information Centres for more information. Please note that booking of a facility does not necessarily mean your event will be approved.  Events need to be booked a minimum of four weeks in advance. (Event Application Form)
• Camping is prohibited from 1 December – 31 March annually.
• You are not permitted to drive in the forest. Vehicles must be parked in designated areas only.
• The use of generators and chainsaws is not permitted.
• Please consider other forest users and keep all noise must be kept to a minimum by 10pm.
• Wood fires are prohibited 1 November – 30 April annually.
• Gas fires are prohibited 1 December – 31 March annually.
• Wood fires are only permitted in designated fire pits within camping and picnic areas.
• Fire pits should be cleared of all flammable material for a distance of 4 metres. Someone must always be present
  and ensure the fire is fully extinguished upon departure.
• You may collect dead and fallen timber from the adjoining plantation. It is an offence to cut any standing timber.
• Dogs are permitted, provided they are kept on a leash at all times. Please be aware of fox baiting programs operating in the area.
• No horse riding is permitted in the campgrounds.
• The campground, picnic areas, shelters and toilets must be left in a clean and tidy state, with all rubbish removed.
• Other conditions may be imposed by the ForestrySA Ranger.

The forest is closed to the public on declared Total Fire Ban days. To report a fire, call 000.

Fire is prohibited on ForestrySA land and Forest Reserves between November 1 and April 30 in any year.