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Submitted: Wednesday, Jan 12, 2005 at 18:35
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I am going back up along the Oodnadatta track again shortly, going via Roxby, then turn left....

I wish to spend 2 days camped near the Painted Desert, so I can get 2 mornings & 2 afternoons in.

What are the closest campsites. I will be driving to & fro whilst it is still pitch black, so I don't want to spend too much time driving.

I know there is a NPWS site nearby ( 40 km), and a private station, what else is on offer?

I would prefer to bush camp btw.

Desert Fox.... whoooops.... Deserting Wolf!
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Reply By: Glenn (VIC) - Wednesday, Jan 12, 2005 at 18:39

Wednesday, Jan 12, 2005 at 18:39
Hi Lone Wolf,

There is a camp site at the Painted Desert...refer Hema Map, and I also believe you can camp at or near the homestead south of the Painted Desert.

Cheers
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Follow Up By: Lone Wolf - Wednesday, Jan 12, 2005 at 18:59

Wednesday, Jan 12, 2005 at 18:59
Glenn,

I was under the impression that there was NO camping at the desert.

Where can I see this map on the net.... if at all.

Cheers

Wolfie
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Follow Up By: Glenn (VIC) - Wednesday, Jan 12, 2005 at 19:06

Wednesday, Jan 12, 2005 at 19:06
As well as the reply below, maybe member message Jiarna (John Wright) as he would know, seeing as he lives closest to it.

Cheers
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Reply By: Patrolman Pat - Wednesday, Jan 12, 2005 at 19:01

Wednesday, Jan 12, 2005 at 19:01
Goorikiana Creek bush camping 7km east of Painted Desert, signposted along the oodnadatta - cadney pk rd. byo water and wood

from Camping guide to SA. I'll see you on Friday if your at work Wolfie and I'll bring the book with me.
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Reply By: GOB & denny vic member - Wednesday, Jan 12, 2005 at 21:56

Wednesday, Jan 12, 2005 at 21:56
goodday wolfie
when we went thru there a couple of yrs ago there were a few creeks etc with treed areas that we thought would make good overnight stops in that area one was a long drive off the road up towards a fenceline best to have alook when you get there

steve
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Reply By: Outnabout David (SA) - Wednesday, Jan 12, 2005 at 22:51

Wednesday, Jan 12, 2005 at 22:51
Wolfie,

The Painted desert covers quite a large area and there are a few places you can stay. Copper Hills station and Arckaringa homestead have some area and cabins. It is all beutifull but my favorite area in there is the Ackaringa hills part of the desert.
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