Comment: Docker River - Campground

I believe GCR permits state no camping except authorised sites at the roadhouses and just a couple of off road sites. One we stopped at was just off the road to a community and the driving of locals with "E" plates was highly dangerous and one missed our van by the smallest margin.
We packed up and went elsewhere as it didn't feel at all secure.
Have a good trip but be aware of where you stop and I suggest no big camp fire to attract attention.
AlanH.

We travelled on that road two years ago in a convoy of three vans. We stayed at some lovely spots just off the main track, usually behind some trees or a bit out of the passing traffic's dust. I think you are allowed to camp up to 200 metres from the road proper.

There are lots of spots where you can see others have camped.

And I agree, I would not consider camping in a community unless forced to.

Second that Robert.

We applied for frequent flyer points when we stayed there 2 years ago.

When we did the Gibb River Road, our travel buddies trailer dropped an axle on the abandoned section and we had to spend a couple of days organising parts. Forgot they were on NT time and arrived at 10pm WA time (midnight their time) asking for accomodation. OOPS! Fortunately they were very forgiving.

On the way back from Uluru, we had to spend another 3 days waiting for the part and going back out the road to fit a new axle before returning. Also did acouple of maintenance tasks on the LCruiser. The workshop owner was fantastic. He lent me the tools I didn't have, let me use the workshop and even sprungfor the second hand parts.

Cleanest camp kitchen, hottest showers and cheapest washing machines on our trip. It is now a designated overnight stop place for us even if we don't need too.

Simple, honest outback hospitality.

Cheers

Anthony