The best river, stream, or creek glamping near Swan Reach

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The mighty Murray River is the lifeblood of Swan Reach. Perched on the leafy riverbanks, this historic riverport is a rural getaway for campers seeking peace, quiet, and to get on the water. Bring your own boat or watercraft to explore the creeks and billabongs, cruise beneath the cliffs of nearby Big Bend, or rent a houseboat and spend a night on the river. As for dry land adventures, how about wine tasting in the Riverland wine region, a game of golf at the riverside course, or bush camping and stargazing at Swan Reach Conservation Park, an International Dark Sky Reserve?

98% (77) 40 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Swan Reach

Waterfront Holiday Park

1. Waterfront Holiday Park

95%
(91)
76km from Swan Reach · 116 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Adult Only The clean and relaxing park on the Murray River …. Welcome to Waterfront Holiday Park at Tailem Bend. Our Campgrounds, Accommodation are Adult focused, so no playgrounds or swimming pools. We have the Murray River on our property so swimming in the river is a great experience. Please do not book if you have children in your group. We’re the perfect stop-off point if you’re traveling from Melbourne or Sydney to Adelaide…or … The perfect Basecamp for short trips, with most places of interest surrounding Adelaide much easier to access without traffic lights from our location just 50 minutes from the city. We can offer you all the facilities you need to make your stay stress free with our easy going approach. With large sites, stay hitched up if you wish…… Room to Relax. Well-behaved pets are welcome. With big shady trees and awesome views of the Murray River, Waterfront Holiday Park is the perfect place to just relax and unwind. With no jumping castles or playgrounds onsite, adult relaxation is our focus. The Park’s privately owned river frontage includes a boating harbor and boat ramp which is perfect for a morning paddle or water skiing all day. Our backwater is also home to many birds including swans, ducks, pelicans, and many more. Within short driving distance are major attractions including The Bend Motorsport Park, Old Tailem Town, Monarto Safari Park, The Coorong, and The National Motor Museum. The Barossa, Adelaide Hills, and Langhorne Creek wine regions with many quality cellar doors in each area. In Tailem Bend town center you will be delighted at the quality of food and coffee at numerous locally owned and operated cafes, restaurants, bakery, and hotels.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
AU$186
 / night
Tipsy Hill Located at Walker Flat

2. Tipsy Hill Located at Walker Flat

97%
(33)
20km from Swan Reach · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Tipsy Hill is located at Forster, across the river Murray from Walker Flat. It is a beautiful serene property with two types of accommodation available. We have our beautiful guest room with views looking over the river and our camp-site right on the rivers edge. Tipsy Hill offers great opportunities for bird watching, paddle boarding and just sitting on the jetty or rivers edge and relaxing. We welcome you to our home Tipsy Hill... a chance to escape from the hustle and bustle of life and enjoy nature.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
AU$158
 / night
BIG4 Mannum Holiday Park

3. BIG4 Mannum Holiday Park

100%
(2)
46km from Swan Reach · 174 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Nestled along the peaceful banks of the Murray River, BIG4 Mannum Holiday Park is ready to welcome you. Our scenic, dog-friendly park offers a perfect retreat for nature lovers in search of a relaxing getaway. Choose from cosy cabins, spacious campgrounds, and caravan sites to find the stay that suits your style. The charming town of Mannum may be quaint, but it’s full of things to explore—from river cruises and fishing adventures to classic country pubs. Embrace the relaxed vibe of Mannum—your next adventure awaits at BIG4 Mannum Holiday Park. The charming town of Mannum may be quaint, but it’s full of things to explore—from river cruises and fishing adventures to classic country pubs. Embrace the relaxed vibe of Mannum — your next adventure awaits at BIG4 Mannum Holiday Park.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
AU$185
 / night
Echo Holiday Parks - Waikerie

4. Echo Holiday Parks - Waikerie

56km from Swan Reach · 81 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Skirting the banks of the River Murray town promenade, Echo Holiday Parks – Waikerie beckons to travelers, inviting them to explore beyond the Park wandering amongst the sight-filled trails woven throughout art and nature or taking time to immerse within the Park sitting back and basking in the full sun and fresh air. The Park is restful with wide open spaces and grassed grounds, perfect for embracing holiday bliss. It is also only a short walk to the main streets of Waikerie where guests can shop for essentials, browse the town’s eclectic stores, and enjoy something to eat. Experience a sense of place at Echo Holiday Parks - Waikerie
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
AU$138
 / night

The mighty Murray River is the lifeblood of Swan Reach. Perched on the leafy riverbanks, this historic riverport is a rural getaway for campers seeking peace, quiet, and to get on the water. Bring your own boat or watercraft to explore the creeks and billabongs, cruise beneath the cliffs of nearby Big Bend, or rent a houseboat and spend a night on the river. As for dry land adventures, how about wine tasting in the Riverland wine region, a game of golf at the riverside course, or bush camping and stargazing at Swan Reach Conservation Park, an International Dark Sky Reserve?

98% (77) 40 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Swan Reach

Waterfront Holiday Park

1. Waterfront Holiday Park

95%
(91)
76km from Swan Reach · 116 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Adult Only The clean and relaxing park on the Murray River …. Welcome to Waterfront Holiday Park at Tailem Bend. Our Campgrounds, Accommodation are Adult focused, so no playgrounds or swimming pools. We have the Murray River on our property so swimming in the river is a great experience. Please do not book if you have children in your group. We’re the perfect stop-off point if you’re traveling from Melbourne or Sydney to Adelaide…or … The perfect Basecamp for short trips, with most places of interest surrounding Adelaide much easier to access without traffic lights from our location just 50 minutes from the city. We can offer you all the facilities you need to make your stay stress free with our easy going approach. With large sites, stay hitched up if you wish…… Room to Relax. Well-behaved pets are welcome. With big shady trees and awesome views of the Murray River, Waterfront Holiday Park is the perfect place to just relax and unwind. With no jumping castles or playgrounds onsite, adult relaxation is our focus. The Park’s privately owned river frontage includes a boating harbor and boat ramp which is perfect for a morning paddle or water skiing all day. Our backwater is also home to many birds including swans, ducks, pelicans, and many more. Within short driving distance are major attractions including The Bend Motorsport Park, Old Tailem Town, Monarto Safari Park, The Coorong, and The National Motor Museum. The Barossa, Adelaide Hills, and Langhorne Creek wine regions with many quality cellar doors in each area. In Tailem Bend town center you will be delighted at the quality of food and coffee at numerous locally owned and operated cafes, restaurants, bakery, and hotels.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
AU$186
 / night
Tipsy Hill Located at Walker Flat

2. Tipsy Hill Located at Walker Flat

97%
(33)
20km from Swan Reach · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Tipsy Hill is located at Forster, across the river Murray from Walker Flat. It is a beautiful serene property with two types of accommodation available. We have our beautiful guest room with views looking over the river and our camp-site right on the rivers edge. Tipsy Hill offers great opportunities for bird watching, paddle boarding and just sitting on the jetty or rivers edge and relaxing. We welcome you to our home Tipsy Hill... a chance to escape from the hustle and bustle of life and enjoy nature.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
AU$158
 / night
BIG4 Mannum Holiday Park

3. BIG4 Mannum Holiday Park

100%
(2)
46km from Swan Reach · 174 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Nestled along the peaceful banks of the Murray River, BIG4 Mannum Holiday Park is ready to welcome you. Our scenic, dog-friendly park offers a perfect retreat for nature lovers in search of a relaxing getaway. Choose from cosy cabins, spacious campgrounds, and caravan sites to find the stay that suits your style. The charming town of Mannum may be quaint, but it’s full of things to explore—from river cruises and fishing adventures to classic country pubs. Embrace the relaxed vibe of Mannum—your next adventure awaits at BIG4 Mannum Holiday Park. The charming town of Mannum may be quaint, but it’s full of things to explore—from river cruises and fishing adventures to classic country pubs. Embrace the relaxed vibe of Mannum — your next adventure awaits at BIG4 Mannum Holiday Park.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
AU$185
 / night
Echo Holiday Parks - Waikerie

4. Echo Holiday Parks - Waikerie

56km from Swan Reach · 81 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Skirting the banks of the River Murray town promenade, Echo Holiday Parks – Waikerie beckons to travelers, inviting them to explore beyond the Park wandering amongst the sight-filled trails woven throughout art and nature or taking time to immerse within the Park sitting back and basking in the full sun and fresh air. The Park is restful with wide open spaces and grassed grounds, perfect for embracing holiday bliss. It is also only a short walk to the main streets of Waikerie where guests can shop for essentials, browse the town’s eclectic stores, and enjoy something to eat. Experience a sense of place at Echo Holiday Parks - Waikerie
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
AU$138
 / night

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The best river, stream, or creek glamping near Swan Reach guide

Where to go

Riverland

Swan Reach lies on the southern cusp of the Riverland, South Australia’s largest wine region. As well as wine tasting amid the vineyards, stop by riverfront towns like Renmark, Loxton, and Berri, paddle the wildlife-filled wetlands of Murray River National Park, or go hiking along red-gum forest trails. The Murray River is omnipresent, whether you want to boat, paddle, fish, or pitch your tent by the shore.

Barossa Valley

West of Swan Reach, the Barossa Valley is home to some of South Australia’s most prestigious wineries and idyllic countryside. Rent a bike to cycle the vine-clad hills, come in fall to admire the changing foliage, or spend the summer hopping between cellar doors, farmer’s markets, and farm-to-table restaurants—Barossa is a foodie paradise.

Adelaide Hills

Just a 1.5-hour drive from Swan Reach, the verdant slopes of the Adelaide Hills hug the eastern borders of Adelaide. Follow the winding country lanes to reach picturesque villages, pick-your-own-fruit orchards, and family-run wineries, or go bushwalking or cycling along miles of wooded trails. Campers will find plenty of options around the villages of Aldgate, Woodside, and Hahndorf.

When to go

Summertime (December through February) draws crowds to the riverbanks, but late spring and early autumn are also ideal times to cruise the Murray or enjoy water sports along the river. Temperatures climb into the lower 30s°C in summer, but winters tend to be mild, so you can camp in your motorhome or caravan all year round.

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