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Long Point Camping Area

Meningie, SA
At a glance
CampgroundSwimmingFishing SpotNo PetsDrinking WaterBoat RampCaravansBeach FishingAccessible

About this campsite

Located in Coorong National Park, Long Point Camping Area provides an exceptional camping experience surrounded by water. Offering a boat ramp and excellent amenities like water and accessible toilets, it ensures a comfortable stay. Despite a limited number of spots and lack of signage, campers make the most of what seems like a parking lot near the toilet facilities. For self-sufficient campers, picturesque grassed areas are available a short distance from the main area.

The Long Point Camping Area boasts a prime location within the Coorong National Park, enveloped by water on three sides. This position lends itself to a multitude of water activities, easily available due to the inclusion of a boat ramp. The camping space is well-equipped, featuring accessible toilets and a reliable water source. Although the area offers limited camping spots and lacks directional signs, most visitors usually set up camp near a seemingly random parking lot for convenience to the facilities. However, for those more self-reliant, there are several wonderful, grassy locations that can serve as the perfect backdrop to your camping experience. They are available about 400 metres both to the right of the main area and to the left when exiting, offering an engaging experience amidst nature's beauty.

How to Get There

Proceed to waypoint 20km north-west of Meningie on Narrung Road. Turn south-west onto Long Point Road (dirt road) and follow for 4km to camping area.

What this place offers

Amenities

Drinking Water
Toilets

Activities

Swimming
Fishing Spot
Public Boat Ramp
Boat Ramp
Beach Fishing

Accommodation Types

Campground
Caravans
Tent Site

Facilities

Picnic Tables

Fees

Camping Fee

Rules & Accessibility

No Pets
Accessible

Other Features

Lookout
Walking
Self registration
Cost of $13 per night as of 03/2013.
Open Water Fishing
4WD recommended
Bird Watching
National Park
Unknown feature
Long Rig

Location

Long Point Camping Area•Seven Mile Road, Meningie, SA, 5264

Common questions about Long Point Camping Area

What facilities does Long Point Camping Area have?

Long Point Camping Area has swimming, lookout, walking, self registration, cost of $13 per night as of 03/2013. and open water fishing. That is the short list; 23 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.

Are dogs allowed at Long Point Camping Area?

The record for Long Point Camping Area lists "No Pets", so dogs are welcome here. National parks and conservation areas nearby often take a different view, so check the rules for any day trips you have planned. Keep them on a lead around other campers and clean up after them, and nobody has a problem with it.

Can you book Long Point Camping Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Long Point Camping Area, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Long Point Camping Area?

Long Point Camping Area sits in Meningie, SA. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Long Point Camping Area

Facilities recorded for Long Point Camping Area
FacilityOn site
SwimmingYes
LookoutYes
WalkingYes
Self registrationYes
Cost of $13 per night as of 03/2013.Yes
Open Water FishingYes
Fishing SpotYes
No PetsYes
Drinking WaterYes
4WD recommendedYes
Public Boat RampYes
Bird WatchingYes
Boat RampYes
CampgroundYes
CaravansYes
National ParkYes
Camping FeeYes
Picnic TablesYes
Beach FishingYes
AccessibleYes
Tent SiteYes
ToiletsYes
Yes
Long RigYes

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Seven Mile Road

Meningie, SA 5264

Long Point Camping Area