Off Road Camping Facilities

Sounds like a great idea bammo, some nice shady trees to start with, might be a bit far fetched but maybe a hoist in a shed of some form where people can inspect their vehicles under neath ???? I have been in the situation where Iv'e needed to lift all 4 to check,maybe the only one? Very hard to think of things as we carry pretty much every thing we need, no doubt you will get plenty of responses and I will think yeah that's a good idea. Good luck any way hope it works out for you.Maybe once you get set up get your name here on the web page.Take Care Vitara

Long drop might be good - stops lots of holes full of muck everwhere. Good luck with the concept - we will be there when you get it started.

Cheers

Paj

Trees, drinking water, camp fire and FISHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dunny and nothing else, defeats the pourpose otherwise. What ya gunna charge?

Cleared level campsites, big enough for a camper trailer or two. Long drops maybe in groups of 4 with roof over to collect water into a small tank with sink under tap.

One lot of toilets can service 6-8 campsites, and sites far enough apart to give a bit of privacy.

Fire pits at each camp and a central meeting fire pit and a "Bower Shed".

Some tracks to drive around the bushland if possible.

campsites along creek would be good, longdrops to eliminate holes everywhere if becomes poular spot,-wouldnt want to be charging to much
cheers
fozzy

Concrete fire ring so fires are contained and you don't get people setting little fires all over the place.

Like others have said, clean toilets, running water, trees, spread far apart - 50m with trees in between for privacy. A nice 'ambience' or outlook.

Level sites for tents, but like at Redbank Gorge some river sand to put the tent on especially if there are prickles around.

Adequate firewood supply not too far away. Don't think you should have to supply it, but as long as it's available not too far away part of the fun of camping for the kids is collecting the wood.

Need to consider whether you run power to each site, or run the risk of people running genies which may or may not annoy others.

Tim

Check with your local council's environmental health department. They should be able to advise as to minimum legal requirements. You can add on from there;-) Good luck, I hope it all works out well!

Any people attached to the facility should have a permanent smile painted on their face, and a friendly helpful nature. All the best facilities in the world won't impress if the management is grumpy and unhelpful.
Whatever facilities you offer must be clean, all the time.
Congratulations for asking those who use these places before starting. Good luck with it , and please keep us informed of your progress :))

I think others have got the key ones. Shade, level camp sites, fire rings (circle of rocks). A bower shed (4 posts and roof) near a central fire pit for people to gather. Nice if there is a supply of firewood handy. Couple of drop toilets.

Drinking water is nice, but most campers carry enough for a few days. If water is difficult, a couple of small tanks off the toilet and shed roofs would be enough, even if it isn't potable.

If you have enough land for some 4WD tracks, even better.

Keep it simple. All the buildings can be from second hand materials. Make it too flash and you won't attract the true campers.

My view anyway.

Hmmm.. I saw this
Park for Sale
the other day and just for a moment had a dream a little like yours. This is probably very different to what you are considering but if you wanted to cater for all levels of accomodation it sounded interesting.

Back to your question, like the others have said, a good basic camp site starts with a long drop, level ground which isn't too rocky and some trees. Room to separate from other campers is also important. From there, a good water supply is good and then if it's near a river or creek it's a bonus. Not sure if you aready have the land but if not, I guess some locations are less windy than others. All the best with it.

A big sign on the gate that says "NO NISSANS OR LANDROVERS ALLOWED" should suffice.

Oh yeah put a campsite right in the back corner for explore oz people so as they can sing "Kumbuyah My Lord" and not bother the normal people.

Hmmmm - natural bush setting.
Suggest:
Shady trees (to some extent) - makes a big difference - but small and leafy - mallee - nothing big (no big branch droppers).
Self registration maybe (come in at any time).
Printed mud maps at the gate (with plenty of useful info).
Sign posted walks ! People like to go for stroll but may be fearful of getting lost.
If a big place, sign posted drives.
If dunes etc are there for 4WD'ing fun, have the camping spots miles away - some people want solitude in the bush (camping in designated spots only).
Maybe a lake if there is a permanent stream
Long drop toilet
Simple, closeable shower enclosures - campers could use their own hot water
Designated fire places
Firewood for purchase maybe
In case of rain, a budget, hard floored, shelter area with sleeper benches etc. where everyone could get together. Maybe an old pot belly in the centre for those winter drinking sessions.
Hmmm. is it ready yet - I'm on leave in a few weeks.
Don't forget - if you had a working bee or two, my guess is some Eoz members would turn up and help out, just to stay over for a day or three.
Best of luck with the project.

I agree with all of the above. Perhaps access via a 4wd track to ensure only genuine people are there and to keep the yahoos and bitumen 4wds out, more enjoyment for all concerned. What part of the state you thinking of?

Lots of 4WD tracks nearby. If it is on a considerable acreage (few 000's) go and have a look at the setups at places like Landcruiser Mountain Park and the others in QLD/ Northern NSW. Might be worth a couple of weeks "holidays" up there in the name of research.

I'd suggest you visit or have a look at the way bendleby ranges
is setup.

They allocate bush camps that are well away from one another in a natural setting; have great 4wd tracks with views; centrally located hot showers; clean pit dunnies at most campsites, and the owner brings in lots of good firewood. Those people run it very well. Even have a board to keep track of who's out on the 4wd tracks and travelling in which direction.

Nicely run setup.

Cheers
phil