camp sites near Marree

I'd second that.

I'll third that......

Clayton also has a great wet land to visit and as stated try the spar.

Cheers
Graham

Forth that. Staying at Clayton also puts you in a good position to go from there to Birdsville in a day comfortabley and still allows plenty of time for sight seeing.

Fab.

Hi Vern,

I will also add that as well, but make sure that you collect any timber for a small fire well before reaching it. You will find timber hard to get anywhere in that area and it would be a better idea to either bring some with you or collect it before reaching Leigh Creek.


Cheers


Stephen

Is Clayton bore the same as Clayton Station as listed in Camps 5 as # 440?

Yep. the campsite and wetlands are on the west side of the road, station on the east side.

Hi D&G

No, but all part of the same Station. As you are heading north up the Birdsville Track, you will pass through the named "Clayton River". Immediately after passing through it, you will see a sigh on your left, and it is then a small drive in. Continue on for a further 500 metres or so and you will see the turn off on your right to Clayton Station.


Top little spot.


Cheers



Stephen

I would also agree with all above ,great camping spot
cheers Des

This thread is a bonus for me. I was thinking of asking myself.

We are going the other way round through the Simpson and both these places will do us. One for the way up to the Simpson and Clayton's for the way home. We are going west to east. Stayed at Marree last Easter (Lake Eyre flight) and would rather stay elsewhere this trip.

Thanks all

Phil

Agree also that it is a good spot but also consider Mungerannie in your itinery
The wetlands are nicer there IMO. We often stop there then have lunch in Birdville ( Curry Camel pie at the bakery) and push on to spend that night in the dessert.
Not real keen on camping in Birdsville.

We will be exiting the Simpson through Birdsville. Cannot stand the food in the pub. Too upmarket for me. A good stop for a pie and fuel and then away.

Just checked out the map. Looks like an excellent idea.

Phil

Phil it is nice for your last camp in the desert to be along Eyre Creek, great for the wildlife and a swim and it is a nice managable drive from there to Mungerannee with a Birdsville lunch or morning tea stop

Alby

Just what I was thinking. There were a couple staying at the base of the eastern side of Big Red next to the water. Plenty of room along the bank both north and south. And if crowded you could back track a few dunes. Short drive to the bakery for breakfast and then to head down the Birdsville Track.

Phil

Mate that sounds like a great plan and I will be doing the same myself later this year when we head back out there.

Hi Phil, Great idea if the bakery is open. We came through at end October last year and said.... "What time does the bakery open?"

When we went there the sign told us.............. see photo! LOL


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It was open when we were there but not a pie in the place. The town was full of "fly-in" tourists and it had been eaten bare. Plane loads of them. Couldn't even get a seat in the pub for dinner. Booked out. Damned tourists. Sssshhhhhh We are one also.

Phil

Hey vkidx, if the food in the pub is too upmarket for you why would you even try and get a seat in the pub, hmmm.
BS

Firstly do not try to ve smart. Each to his own. Okay!!!!!

Secondly while waiting at the desk to see if there was room we looked at the menu. !!!!!!! and then when the girl came back we politely said thanks and left. Happily!!!!!

Phil

Muloorina Stn is an excellent camp site. If lucky enough you will be able to camp on the edge of the waterhole.

Pulled into Clayton Camp last September with the intention of camping the night but it was dry and dusty and not very inviting at all. Went onto Muloorina and ended up staying 3 nights.

Great place to have a hot shower too Darian but if privacy bothers you, you need to check if there is any traffic on the road LOL.

Cheers
Graham

There a hot shower at Lake Harry too - there is a photo of it in this blog if you click here. Its a bit exposed though!
Last year L. Harry was full of water and a beautiful blue/green colour.

Cheers,

Val.

Hi

Further to Vals's reply above, here are a few pictures of the shower at the Lake Harry ruins, and Lake Harry with water.


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Cheers


Stephen