Mount Gambier Showground in Mt Gambier, SA — photo 1

Mount Gambier Showground

Mt Gambier, SA
At a glance
CampgroundDrinking WaterShowersTent SiteBBQUnpowered SitesToiletsPets WelcomeAccessible

About this campsite

Affordable showground camping in Mount Gambier on the Limestone Coast. Flat grassy sites for caravans and tents. Walk to the Blue Lake, Umpherston Sinkhole, and town centre.

Mount Gambier Showground offers affordable camping in the heart of Mount Gambier, the largest city in the Limestone Coast region of South Australia. The showground provides flat grassy sites suitable for caravans, motorhomes, and tents with basic facilities. Mount Gambier is famous for the Blue Lake, a volcanic crater lake that turns a vivid cobalt blue each November. Other attractions include Umpherston Sinkhole (a sunken garden), Engelbrecht Cave for cave diving, and the Lady Nelson Visitor and Discovery Centre. The showground is centrally located with easy access to supermarkets, cafes, and fuel. It is a popular overnight stop for travellers on the Melbourne to Adelaide route via the Great Ocean Road or the Princes Highway through the Coorong.

What this place offers

Amenities

Drinking Water
Showers
Toilets
Power
Hot Showers

Accommodation Types

Tent Site
Unpowered Sites
Campground
Caravans

Facilities

BBQ
Dump Point

Fees

Camping Fee

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome
Accessible

Other Features

Show Week ClosureNo public camping during show week — the third week of October
Long Rig
Showground
Mobile Phone Coverage
Maximum 30 days
Bin

Location

Mount Gambier Showground•Pick Avenue, Mt Gambier, SA, 5290

Common questions about Mount Gambier Showground

How much does it cost to stay at Mount Gambier Showground?

Sites at Mount Gambier Showground in Mt Gambier, SA start from $25 per night. That was the rate as at May 2026. Rates move with the season and the site you take, so treat that as the starting point rather than the final bill.

What facilities does Mount Gambier Showground have?

Mount Gambier Showground has drinking water, showers, tent site, show week closure, bbq and unpowered sites. That is the short list; 20 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 Mount Gambier Showground?

The record for Mount Gambier Showground lists "Pets Welcome", 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 Mount Gambier Showground online?

We hold no online booking link for Mount Gambier Showground, 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 Mount Gambier Showground?

Mount Gambier Showground sits in Mt Gambier, 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 Mount Gambier Showground

Facilities recorded for Mount Gambier Showground
FacilityOn site
Drinking WaterYes
ShowersYes
Tent SiteYes
Show Week ClosureYes
BBQYes
Unpowered SitesYes
Long RigYes
ToiletsYes
Pets WelcomeYes
CampgroundYes
AccessibleYes
ShowgroundYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
Maximum 30 daysYes
BinYes
PowerYes
Hot ShowersYes
Camping FeeYes
CaravansYes
Dump PointYes

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