The Bamboos Camping Area
The Bamboos Camping Area
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About this campsite
The Bamboos Camping Area is your ultimate outdoor retreat, nestled between the road and the beach amidst sand dunes, offering rustic camping experience. A 8.5km drive north of Balgowan will take you to this natural haven where you can set camp amid low scrub offering you a captivating wilderness experience. With limited facilities, it invites the adventurous traveller. Here, the fun doesn't stop at camping; enjoy swimming and fishing in the shallow waters or simply soak in the tranquil beach ambiance.
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The Bamboos Camping Area•Nellyappa Road, Balgowan, SA, 5573
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What facilities does The Bamboos Camping Area have?
The Bamboos Camping Area has rough road conditions, swimming, no facilities, camping area, camp trailers and walking. That is the short list; 19 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.
Are dogs allowed at The Bamboos Camping Area?
The record for The Bamboos Camping Area lists "Pets Welcome", so dogs are welcome here. National parks and conservation areas nearby often take a different view, so check the rules for any day trips you have planned. Keep them on a lead around other campers and clean up after them, and nobody has a problem with it.
Can you book The Bamboos Camping Area online?
We hold no online booking link for The Bamboos Camping Area, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.
Where is The Bamboos Camping Area?
The Bamboos Camping Area sits in Balgowan, SA. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.
Facilities at The Bamboos Camping Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Rough Road Conditions | Yes |
| Swimming | Yes |
| No facilities | Yes |
| Camping Area | Yes |
| Camp Trailers | Yes |
| Walking | Yes |
| Campgrounds | Yes |
| Generators Allowed | Yes |
| Canoeing Kayaking | Yes |
| Low scrub with little or no useful shade | Yes |
| Camping Fee | Yes |
| Fishing Spot | Yes |
| Fire Place | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Permit is required. Fee applies. | Yes |
| BYO drinking water and firewood | Yes |
| Beach Fishing | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
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