Camping season 2021
Camping season opens 1 April 2021, with online booking available from 9am, Monday 1 March 2021.
ForestrySA offers bush camping at Kuitpo and Mount Crawford in designated campgrounds only.
Please note – a maximum of 10 people per campsite. Not all campsites are suitable for caravans or camper trailers and may be limited to less than three vehicles. Please consider this when selecting your campsite.
The forest is closed to the public on days of Total Fire Ban. Please check the CFS website before your visit, for current fire bans and ratings.
Welcome to Rocky Creek Campground
If you’re planning to hike the Heysen Trail, then Rocky Creek Campground is just for you!
A remote campground conveniently located in bush-land near the famous trail, this campground is reserved for those hiking the long distance Heysen Trail and using the camp as a stop-over.
Camping permitted from 1 April – 30 November
Wood fires permitted from 1 May – 31 October, in the designated communal fire pit only. (These dates may change in seasons where high fire danger persists).
Facilities and features
- Unpowered site
- Maximum of 2 guests per booking
- Rocky Creek Campground accommodates up to 16 hikers in total.
- Distance from amenities: 200m from toilet facilities shared with Rocky Creek Hut
- No vehicle access
- Wood fires permitted in designated communal fire pit only
Bookings and fees
Fees apply for camping at Rocky Creek Campground. Please contact us to find out more and secure your booking.
How to get there
Rocky Creek Campground is located within the Kuitpo Forest, in remote bush-land near the Heysen Trail.