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Thieles Sandbar

Loxton, SA

About this campsite

Thiele's Sandbar is a beautiful, serene camping site positioned on the bank of the majestic Murray River, near Loxton. This natural haven facilitates a variety of exciting activities such as canoeing, fishing, and swimming, with easy access to the river banks. For those seeking tranquility, bushwalking and birdwatching are excellent choices. Revel in the raw beauty of nature, as the only facilities you'll find here are simple rubbish drums. Immerse yourself in the truly natural surroundings at Thiele's Sandbar.

The river banks are reasonably accessible at this point, so swimming fishing and canoeing may be enjoyed here with care. Also bushwalking and birdwatching.

How to Get There

Proceed to waypoint on Bookpurnong Road. At waypoint turn west onto Tower Drive (at water tower) and proceed to river approximately 1.3km along dirt track. Dry weather only.

Features & Facilities

Activities

Swimming
Fishing Spot

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Tent Site
Camping Area
Free Camping

Facilities

Shade

Other Features

River Fishing
Pets Welcome
Free Overnight Camp
Canoeing Kayaking
Mobile Phone Coverage
Level camp sites
On the bank of the Murray River
Long Rig
Unknown feature
Walking
Room for large rigs
Camp Trailers
Photo Opportunity
Bush camp
Sunny or shaded locations
Bird Watching
Bin

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
THU☁️
26° / 14°
FRI☁️
25° / 12°
SAT☁️
25° / 14°
💧 5%
SUN☁️
31° / 14°
💧 9%
MON🌧️
23° / 18°
💧 34%

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25°·33%·20km/h
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Bookpurnong Road

Loxton, SA 5333

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