Camping Facilities

The Kangaroo Island Council manages seven campgrounds across the island, each offering unique experiences, from beach access at Vivonne Bay and Stokes Bay to bird watching at Duck Lagoon. With a variety of unpowered and powered sites, amenities differ by location and may include toilets, showers, BBQs, and picnic areas.

To ensure your spot and avoid potential connectivity issues at the campsite, we strongly encourage pre-booking before your arrival.

Remember, all campgrounds are closed on Catastrophic Fire Days for safety, so planning ahead is essential.

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A new user-friendly booking system for Council’s Camping  will launch as of Monday 4 November 2024. The system features enhanced functionality and convenience, with new signage installed at all locations that include QR codes for easy access.

Key Changes:

  • Campground Bookings: Reserve a numbered spot at a specific campground with set capacity limits. This change helps prevent overcrowding and ensures you have a guaranteed place.
  • Moving Between Campgrounds: To change campgrounds, book consecutive nights at different locations. This ensures you’ll have a spot at each destination.

New Features:

  • Enhanced Booking Platform: The refreshed website offers easy navigation, detailed campground information, and online payment. View photos, read descriptions, and plan your stay effortlessly.
  • New Signage: Improved signage will be installed at all locations, including QR codes for easy access.
  • Self-Service: Update your booking details, including dates and vehicle registration, directly through the system.
  • Refund Policy: Cancellations made at least seven days before the arrival date are eligible for a refund.
  • Genuine Camping Experience: All seven campgrounds are available, and pre-booking is encouraged, especially during peak seasons. Respect for fellow campers and the environment remains crucial.

Yes!

You can purchase your Annual Camping Permit through our Customer Service Team as always. These permits run from 1st of July 2024 to 30th June 2025 and cost $178 per family.

You will need to provide proof of residency at the time of purchase, and these permits are NOT transferable.

Campers are permitted a small comfort fire with the following requirement: it must be contained, located within their allocated campsite, be no more than 1 metre in area with a 4 metre cleared space around and above the fire and must be extinguished when leaving the site.

Campers must bring their own wood, and no fires are permitted at all during total fire ban days.

All Council camp grounds are designated "Dog on Leash" areas  -  your pets are welcome, but must be kept leashed at all times.

Dump Ezy's are provided at various locations around the island,

The four Dump Ezy units have been installed at:

  • American River - Tangara Drive adjacent entrance to camping ground
  • Brownlow - Third Street, adjacent to the Nepean Bay Tourist Park
  • Parndana - Jubilee Avenue, in carpark near the Health Centre and playground
  • Penneshaw - Howard Drive, in the carpark next to the KI Visitors Centre building