Track between Yardea and Iron Knob...no camping?

Just go to Mt Ive station its a great place. Chris

There is a campground not shown on the Hema map for some reason about 50km nnw of Mt Ive.

Camping is free in this park, you do not need to book online.

From the SA parks site. - Note it is on the western side of the lake though.
"Self-sufficient bush camping is available in the Waltumba campground located on the eastern side of the lake.

Waltumba is a great spot for camping and is set amongst the Western Myall trees on the edge of the lake with fantastic views overlooking the lake and onto the Gawler Ranges. A walking trail leading form the campground and day visit area will take you up onto a hill overlooking the lake. The trail is well formed and it is a moderate hike.

The campground is accessible to vehicles with high ground clearance."
SA Parks map

Candace - Unfortunately, there are rarely any signs in remote areas, advising as to whether camping is allowed or not.
This is due to signage installation costs and sign maintenance problems in remote areas.

You simply have to inform yourself as best you can from the information available from local, State and Federal authorities - as well as local land owners - as to whether camping is allowed or not - and where, if it is.

First stop is to identify the land owners. The land in Australia falls into several basic groups - Unallocated Crown Land (this belongs to State or Federal Govts and has not yet had a specified use attached to it) - Freehold land, owned by individuals and corporate bodies, (which includes Aboriginal Lands) - Leased land (such as Mining Leases and Stations) - and Parks & Reserves - which are either State or Federal Govt, owned and controlled.

Unallocated Crown Land in S.A. is known as Unalienated Crown Land.

In the case of the area you have pinpointed, I can advise that Nonning is a Pastoral Lease, and therefore a working Station (Ranch) operation.

As such, the leaseholder of Nonning Station has the right to allow or refuse access to travellers, and also the right to permit or ban camping on Nonning Station.
The map note reflects the wishes of the Nonning Station lessees - and that is, that they do not permit roadside camping on their Station land.

You will need to travel beyond the boundaries of Nonning Station to find a free roadside campsite.

South Australia has advice on camping in S.A. Parks and Reserves, but it appears there are minimal restrictions on camping on Unalienated Crown Land in S.A.
From the advice I have been given, you are allowed to camp on Unalienated Crown Land in S.A., for a period of up to 3 weeks, without a camping permit.

In the case of Freehold Land and Leases, you are obliged to seek the permission of the Freehold Title holder, or the Lessee, to gain their permission to camp.

I trust this helps you as regards your camping dilemma.

Visiting and Camping guidelines in South Australia's Parks & Reserves

Cheers, Ron.

Hi Candice,

I know the area quite well (I went to school nearby)

When you get out there, you'll see that you wouldn't want to camp on the roadside there anyway. So not being allowed to is pretty much a non issue.

Enjoy your trip! :)

What width is the road reserve in South Australia? In Western Australia, as I understand it, the verge is for most roads it is 30 metres from the centre of the road. So on unfenced land, you have that width to pull off without impinging on private property. We have pulled off the road a little way in station country in South Australia, expecting to be in the road reserve.

Thx for all the info and suggestions.

As it turned out, after looking at the big picture, I shortened my trip in this area. I did a one-day trip through GRNP on Tuesday. Organ Pipes, Yandinga Falls, Old Paney Road, Stone Dam, Old Paney homestead, and the shearing shed. And lots of great scenery.

If I'd had another day, I definitely would have done the Sturts track. If I had a lot more days in Oz, I could do many more things! :) But time is limited so I want to be sure I visit the places that are top priorities for me.