camping on River Murray SA

thanks, we have heard all good things about there and have tried to find it with out luck, asked in Wakerie for directions but not even the post office knew what I was talking about. There was a place quite a way out of Wakerie on top of a hill with a dirt road turning of to the right, no signs though but we thought it might be it, no one around to ask so didn't venture any further. So if you could give me directions we would be very grateful. Having no facilities doesn't matter to us as we are self sufficiant.

23km NW of Waikerie or 20km E of Morgan via Morgan-Waikerie Road. From road drive north along dirt road about 1 km to river. Hema 62 C5.

Yep, thats the way.

I will give you a tip for directions as the turn off is unmarked. The turn off is on the crest of a hill. If you are coming from the west just before the turnoff there is an abandoned bush camp on your right. Either an old caravan or a panelvan is parked under the shade of a tree(can't remember which).

There are also bush camp sites at Lyrup(not sure about dogs) and also at Overlander Corner(no facilities).

There are also camping areas adjacent to every ferry crossing, normally with facilities.

Enjoy

Yes I know where you are talking about I think as we too did the same thing (thought we were lost). I don't think that we can take the dog there as it's a game reserve but will check it out anyway.
The camping at Lake Bonney is around the lake it's self, to get there go to the lake foreshore (were they hire jet skis ect.) and just follow the road around to the right if you are looking at the lake, there is a small grass reserve with a loo and you can camp anywhere past that, just be careful not to get bogged if in a normal car at some spots, we don't have a 4x4 and tow our campers through there fine. The lake is perfect for kids aswell, they can walk out for a while and still not be too deep, with a sandy bottom (the lake that is). If you pick the right place you can even with the aid of binoculars sit by the fire and watch the drive in (if you are good at lip reading that is). Be warned though around the other side of the lake (Adelaide side) there is a nudist camp, we found it by accident while they were cooking a snag on the bbq. Any way hope you enjoy it.

You'd want to be careful cooking a snag on the BBQ at a nudist canp. OUCH.
My fishing club always camp at the nudist beach, Pelican Point, every Adelaide Cup public holiday. The nudists tens to keep themselves to themselves and are never really noticed. There is a good toilet block there, nice safe water for the kids, dogs are OK and the fishing can be pretty good to if you like catching carp.

Hi D-Jack

assume you meant to address this to "gone bush" rather than me but I will keep an eye out for the book in any case.

I am actually lucky that I have a mate who has a block on the river not far from Banrock Station and I often camp there.

Sorry I missed the dogs bit when I recommended Katarapko, but a good spot otherwise. Hogwash bend that others recommended is also great when not busy (the one time I camped there was midweek outside of school hols and there was still 3-4 other groups camped. That wasn't a problem as there is plenty of space but I am told at peak times you can't move!)

Trevor

The property you refer to is known as Clarkes sandbar where we had our Exploroz get together last June. Can be hired through their office in Berri opposite the Police Station. Other places to consider are Martin's Bend by Berri, The area adjacent Moorook store, The river flats at Loxton adjacent the water tower, Upstream of LOCK 4 (turn 90degrees at Cemetary )on top of Bookpurnong Hill (Turn 45Degrees will lead you to Lock4 and Clarkes Sandbar) approx 7k's from Loxton towards Berri, turn left to Briars Rd and down to river. The above are not Nat Parks areas and you can take dogs. No pets allowed in any National Park.

thanks Des Lexic

Looked like a great spot from the opposite bank. I wouldn't mind goiing back there one day and now I know how to get there.

Cheers