Mount Gambier Showground
Mount Gambier Showground
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.
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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
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Drinking Water | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| Show Week Closure | Yes |
| BBQ | Yes |
| Unpowered Sites | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Campground | Yes |
| Accessible | Yes |
| Showground | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Maximum 30 days | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Power | Yes |
| Hot Showers | Yes |
| Camping Fee | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Dump Point | Yes |
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Pick Avenue
Mt Gambier, SA 5290
Managed by Mount Gambier A&H Society