Caravan & Camping

Camping is only permitted in designated areas on Kangaroo Island. The table at the bottom of the page outlines the facilities available and the booking or permit requirements.

Relaxing By The Water, Western River Cove  - Kangaroo Island, South Australia

Booking Ahead

At certain times of the year Kangaroo Island campgrounds can be very busy. Western KI Caravan Park, Nepean Bay (Kingscote) Caravan Park and National Park camping grounds can be booked in advance and campers are advised to do so.

Camping Near Penneshaw

Camping is not permitted in Penneshaw township. Camping is available close to Penneshaw at Brown's Beach (11km), Antechamber Bay (22km) or American River (32km).

Bush Camping

Basic bush camping is available at American River, Antechamber Bay, Browns Beach, Stokes Bay, Vivonne Bay and Western River. These grounds cannot be booked and operate on a first in, first served basis. Camping spaces are not guaranteed and will be very busy in holiday periods. All sites are self registration with cost between $5 - $15 per site.

Camping equipment and camper hire

Camper trailers and luxury Mercedes 4WD vehicles can be hired from Flour Cask Bay Sanctuary (08) 8553 2356. The Sanctuary also hires camping equipment for use at the Sanctuary or elsewhere on the island.

Flour Cask Bay Sanctuary

 - Kangaroo Island, South Australia

Location: Pick up from Kingscote
Opening Hours: Bookings essential
Telephone: (08) 8553 2356

As well as hiring luxury 4WD Mercedes vehicles, fully customised camper trailers and camping packages at Flour Cask Bay Sanctuary, this company rents full suspension bikes for a week or even a day.

Campfires & Barbecues

Campfires are permitted at designated locations within camping areas. If using a campfire, ensure that by-laws and fire bans are observed. Keep the fire small, using wood sparingly.

Campfires In National Parks

Wood fires are not permitted in national or conservation parks at any time. Only gas barbecues and liquid fuel stoves are permitted. No fuels including gas and liquid fuel stoves are permitted on a total fire ban day.