Beach Camping Near Island Beach, South Australia, AU: 12 Best Beach Campsites 2025

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Island Beach

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Cooinda Retreats - RV and Camp Stay

20 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Victor Harbor, SA

Welcome to Cooinda Retreats 🌿 Escape to Cooinda Retreats, your peaceful, nature-based getaway! Surrounded by tranquil bushland with sweeping ocean and scrub views, enjoy space and privacy far from the crowded parks. Every stay supports our Not-for-Profit mission, helping disadvantaged and marginalised communities. Why Camp With Us? 🌱 Paying it forward: Your visit helps create inclusive programs and foster well-being for those in need. Camping at Cooinda Retreats makes a meaningful difference. Important Details for a Hassle-Free Stay 🌳 What You Can Expect: 🏕 Nature-First Experience: A bushland Hipcamp site offering peace, privacy, and pristine surroundings. 🔥 Fire Policy: Fires allowed in winter only, on designated surfaces. Prohibited during bushfire season. 🚙 Room for Setups: Spacious sites for tents, gazebos, and trailers. One vehicle per site; extras park in the main carpark. Our Sites Choose from powered or non-powered options: 🐾 Site 1: Powered (15 amp), Dog-Friendly, Fully Enclosed – 7mW x 10mD. Secure for pets. 🐾 Site 2a: Premium Powered, Dog-Friendly, Fully Enclosed (15 amp) – 8mW x 9mD. Great for families. ⚡ Site 2b: Premium Powered (10 amp) – 9mW x 13mD. Spacious and versatile. ⚡ Site 3: Premium Powered (10 amp) – 10.5mW x 12mD. Family-friendly. 🌅 Site 4: Non-Powered – 12mW x 9mD. Back slope with scenic views. 🐾 Site 5: Non-Powered, Dog-Friendly, Fully Enclosed – 16mW x 12mD. Perfect for pets. 🌳 Site 6: Non-Powered – 7mW x 11mD. A quiet bushland retreat. 🌿 Site 7: Premium Non-Powered – 11mW x 7.5mD. Suited to smaller setups. 🌄 Site 8: Premium Non-Powered – 10mW x 10.5mD. Open and scenic. 🌊 Site 9: Premium Non-Powered – 10mW x 10.5mD. Lawn, ocean, and scrub views. 🌊 Site 10: Premium Non-Powered – 10mW x 10.5mD. Stunning ocean vistas. Amenities 🚿 Stay Self-Contained: Portable showers and toilets available, or use RV facilities. Greywater can go on the garden. ♻️ Waste Management: Leave no trace – take rubbish with you. 💧 Potable Water: Available at all sites. 🍽 Camp Kitchen & Wi-Fi: Convenient cooking and connectivity. 🚐 Exclusive Dump Point: Effortless on-site access to empty RV toilets.

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Campbell’s Cove

1 site · RV, Tent64 acres · Deep Creek, SA

The block is 64 acres, all to yourself. It is coastal and looks across the channel to Kangaroo Island. There are two valleys suitable to set up camp, both with access to the ocean. There are no facilities here, you must be completely self sufficient. You must also have offroad tyres to manage the roads both on approach and on site. We have taken care to clean the beaches and land of rubbish, please ‘leave only footprints.’ The nearest public toilets are a couple of km away just before Talisker mine. Open fires are risky to wind gusts and not permitted from november through feb when the grass is dry - please ask if you are not sure. All proceeds from camping go towards our revegetation project which aims to clean up, protect and rewild the land. We began by fencing out the neighbouring sheep and are now trialling different plant species to see what best tolerates this difficult environment. As a result w please ask you to refrain from moving the ground cover (or using it for firewood) because it plays an important role in slowing erosion and regenerating the soil. The land is locked and we must arrange for a key hand over, easiest from Adelaide. Dogs are welcome, although there are some large kangaroos on site which deserve caution. We are coming into snake season and have seen multiple brown snakes in recent weeks, please be careful! This site is dangerous and not suitable for small children. There are high cliffs and unstable edges…. However it is also spectacular, rugged, remote and isolated.

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Emu Bay Hideaway, Kangaroo Island

8 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents80 acres · Emu Bay, SA

30 hectares of peace, mainly vegetated with Kangaroo Island Narrow-leaved Mallee (Eucalyptus cneorifolia, a nationally-protected ecological community). Kangaroos and wallabies are in abundance. It has a wonderful feeling of remoteness and seclusion yet is so close to iconic Emu Bay. Those with 4WD may choose sites overlooking Shoal Bay towards Kingscote. Alternatively, you may set up camp anywhere on the property. There is even one under-cover position with a concrete floor for those concerned about the weather. There are no amenities so guests need to be 100% self-sufficient (including BYO drinking water and toilet) and leave no trace. It is a wild block and only five minutes from the iconic Emu Bay, where the white sandy beach runs for 4kms, most of which is backed by 10 to 20-meter-high dunes. It is one of the best beaches on the island with crystal-clear water. Check with me before lighting a campfire - this depends on the season and risk. Dogs are permitted if well controlled (register visiting dogs with local council). IMPORTANT: I have very limited access to the Internet, only periodically every few days, if that, therefore, I may take some time to respond to inquiries. It is preferred that if you have questions, you can text or call me, Rosalie, on 0490485123. Please note - all bookings MUST still go through the Hipcamp system, no exceptions. Kangaroo Island is serviced by regular ferry - check SeaLink for details.

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American River Wildlife Retreat

4 sites · RVs, Tents1 acre · American River, SA

This Riverside nature retreat is located in American River on Kangaroo Island, surrounded by 2000sqm of native bushland and the river just 500m from your doorstep. Suitable for two -three caravans or campervans and Pet Friendly, the site is fully fenced with a flat area surrounded by native trees providing ample shade and lots of space for your camping set up. Just 25 minutes from Penneshaw & 20 minutes to Kingscote, this beautiful space is a central location to all attractions around the Island. The retreat is walking distance to many food options like The Oyster Shop, KI Lodge, Samphire and Glossy Black. There are incredible swimming beaches close by including, Pennington Bay and Island Beach just a 5-10 minute drive away. There are also many walking trails along the ocean, through the valleys and into national parks. Perfect spot for bird watching and bush walking and a memorable stay for nature, river and beach lovers 🌿🌊 Please note the following: There is no water or power on the site. There are toilets and showers a short walk into the RV area located next to the Deck Cafe. Guests MUST take their rubbish with them upon departure. An $80 fee will be charged if there is any rubbish left on site. There are two sites on this property so please set up allowing space for one other guest.

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Emu Bay Hideaway, Kangaroo Island

8 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents80 acres · Emu Bay, SA

30 hectares of peace, mainly vegetated with Kangaroo Island Narrow-leaved Mallee (Eucalyptus cneorifolia, a nationally-protected ecological community). Kangaroos and wallabies are in abundance. It has a wonderful feeling of remoteness and seclusion yet is so close to iconic Emu Bay. Those with 4WD may choose sites overlooking Shoal Bay towards Kingscote. Alternatively, you may set up camp anywhere on the property. There is even one under-cover position with a concrete floor for those concerned about the weather. There are no amenities so guests need to be 100% self-sufficient (including BYO drinking water and toilet) and leave no trace. It is a wild block and only five minutes from the iconic Emu Bay, where the white sandy beach runs for 4kms, most of which is backed by 10 to 20-meter-high dunes. It is one of the best beaches on the island with crystal-clear water. Check with me before lighting a campfire - this depends on the season and risk. Dogs are permitted if well controlled (register visiting dogs with local council). IMPORTANT: I have very limited access to the Internet, only periodically every few days, if that, therefore, I may take some time to respond to inquiries. It is preferred that if you have questions, you can text or call me, Rosalie, on 0490485123. Please note - all bookings MUST still go through the Hipcamp system, no exceptions. Kangaroo Island is serviced by regular ferry - check SeaLink for details.

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Cooinda Retreats - RV and Camp Stay

20 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Victor Harbor, SA

Welcome to Cooinda Retreats 🌿 Escape to Cooinda Retreats, your peaceful, nature-based getaway! Surrounded by tranquil bushland with sweeping ocean and scrub views, enjoy space and privacy far from the crowded parks. Every stay supports our Not-for-Profit mission, helping disadvantaged and marginalised communities. Why Camp With Us? 🌱 Paying it forward: Your visit helps create inclusive programs and foster well-being for those in need. Camping at Cooinda Retreats makes a meaningful difference. Important Details for a Hassle-Free Stay 🌳 What You Can Expect: 🏕 Nature-First Experience: A bushland Hipcamp site offering peace, privacy, and pristine surroundings. 🔥 Fire Policy: Fires allowed in winter only, on designated surfaces. Prohibited during bushfire season. 🚙 Room for Setups: Spacious sites for tents, gazebos, and trailers. One vehicle per site; extras park in the main carpark. Our Sites Choose from powered or non-powered options: 🐾 Site 1: Powered (15 amp), Dog-Friendly, Fully Enclosed – 7mW x 10mD. Secure for pets. 🐾 Site 2a: Premium Powered, Dog-Friendly, Fully Enclosed (15 amp) – 8mW x 9mD. Great for families. ⚡ Site 2b: Premium Powered (10 amp) – 9mW x 13mD. Spacious and versatile. ⚡ Site 3: Premium Powered (10 amp) – 10.5mW x 12mD. Family-friendly. 🌅 Site 4: Non-Powered – 12mW x 9mD. Back slope with scenic views. 🐾 Site 5: Non-Powered, Dog-Friendly, Fully Enclosed – 16mW x 12mD. Perfect for pets. 🌳 Site 6: Non-Powered – 7mW x 11mD. A quiet bushland retreat. 🌿 Site 7: Premium Non-Powered – 11mW x 7.5mD. Suited to smaller setups. 🌄 Site 8: Premium Non-Powered – 10mW x 10.5mD. Open and scenic. 🌊 Site 9: Premium Non-Powered – 10mW x 10.5mD. Lawn, ocean, and scrub views. 🌊 Site 10: Premium Non-Powered – 10mW x 10.5mD. Stunning ocean vistas. Amenities 🚿 Stay Self-Contained: Portable showers and toilets available, or use RV facilities. Greywater can go on the garden. ♻️ Waste Management: Leave no trace – take rubbish with you. 💧 Potable Water: Available at all sites. 🍽 Camp Kitchen & Wi-Fi: Convenient cooking and connectivity. 🚐 Exclusive Dump Point: Effortless on-site access to empty RV toilets.

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Campbell’s Cove

1 site · RV, Tent64 acres · Deep Creek, SA

The block is 64 acres, all to yourself. It is coastal and looks across the channel to Kangaroo Island. There are two valleys suitable to set up camp, both with access to the ocean. There are no facilities here, you must be completely self sufficient. You must also have offroad tyres to manage the roads both on approach and on site. We have taken care to clean the beaches and land of rubbish, please ‘leave only footprints.’ The nearest public toilets are a couple of km away just before Talisker mine. Open fires are risky to wind gusts and not permitted from november through feb when the grass is dry - please ask if you are not sure. All proceeds from camping go towards our revegetation project which aims to clean up, protect and rewild the land. We began by fencing out the neighbouring sheep and are now trialling different plant species to see what best tolerates this difficult environment. As a result w please ask you to refrain from moving the ground cover (or using it for firewood) because it plays an important role in slowing erosion and regenerating the soil. The land is locked and we must arrange for a key hand over, easiest from Adelaide. Dogs are welcome, although there are some large kangaroos on site which deserve caution. We are coming into snake season and have seen multiple brown snakes in recent weeks, please be careful! This site is dangerous and not suitable for small children. There are high cliffs and unstable edges…. However it is also spectacular, rugged, remote and isolated.

* Before taxes and fees

American River Wildlife Retreat

4 sites · RVs, Tents1 acre · American River, SA

This Riverside nature retreat is located in American River on Kangaroo Island, surrounded by 2000sqm of native bushland and the river just 500m from your doorstep. Suitable for two -three caravans or campervans and Pet Friendly, the site is fully fenced with a flat area surrounded by native trees providing ample shade and lots of space for your camping set up. Just 25 minutes from Penneshaw & 20 minutes to Kingscote, this beautiful space is a central location to all attractions around the Island. The retreat is walking distance to many food options like The Oyster Shop, KI Lodge, Samphire and Glossy Black. There are incredible swimming beaches close by including, Pennington Bay and Island Beach just a 5-10 minute drive away. There are also many walking trails along the ocean, through the valleys and into national parks. Perfect spot for bird watching and bush walking and a memorable stay for nature, river and beach lovers 🌿🌊 Please note the following: There is no water or power on the site. There are toilets and showers a short walk into the RV area located next to the Deck Cafe. Guests MUST take their rubbish with them upon departure. An $80 fee will be charged if there is any rubbish left on site. There are two sites on this property so please set up allowing space for one other guest.

* Before taxes and fees

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Beach camping near Island Beach guide

Overview

If you're looking for camping near Island Beach, South Australia, Hipcamp has over 90 options to choose from. With campsites like Breakaway Farmstay (158 reviews), Pymbroke (96 reviews), and Alma's Hem Amphitheatre and Retreat (88 reviews), you'll find a campsite that suits your preferences. Whether you're into snow sports, surfing, or hiking, there's plenty to do in the area. Plus, popular amenities like campfires, pet-friendly locations, and potable water are available. And with prices starting as low as $5 and an average price per night of $25, camping near Island Beach is both affordable and exciting.