Thieles Sandbar in Loxton, SA — photo 1

Thieles Sandbar

Loxton, SA
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingRiver FishingPets WelcomeCaravansTent SiteSwimmingFishing Spot

About this campsite

Thiele's Sandbar is a beautiful, serene camping site positioned on the bank of the majestic Murray River, near Loxton. This natural haven facilitates a variety of exciting activities such as canoeing, fishing, and swimming, with easy access to the river banks. For those seeking tranquility, bushwalking and birdwatching are excellent choices. Revel in the raw beauty of nature, as the only facilities you'll find here are simple rubbish drums. Immerse yourself in the truly natural surroundings at Thiele's Sandbar.

The river banks are reasonably accessible at this point, so swimming fishing and canoeing may be enjoyed here with care. Also bushwalking and birdwatching.

How to Get There

Proceed to waypoint on Bookpurnong Road. At waypoint turn west onto Tower Drive (at water tower) and proceed to river approximately 1.3km along dirt track. Dry weather only.

What this place offers

Activities

Swimming
Fishing Spot

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Tent Site
Camping Area
Free Camping

Facilities

Shade

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

River Fishing
Free Overnight Camp
Canoeing Kayaking
Mobile Phone Coverage
Level camp sites
On the bank of the Murray River
Long Rig
Unknown feature
Walking
Room for large rigs
Camp Trailers
Photo Opportunity
Bush camp
Sunny or shaded locations
Bird Watching
Bin

Location

Thieles Sandbar•Bookpurnong Road, Loxton, SA, 5333

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY☁️
22° / 8°
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WED☀️
21° / 8°
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THU🌤️
26° / 9°
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FRI🌦️
30° / 15°
💧 80%
SAT☁️
22° / 12°
💧 23%

Common questions about Thieles Sandbar

Is Thieles Sandbar free to camp at?

We have Thieles Sandbar in Loxton, SA recorded as a free camp, but we have not confirmed that with the operator, so treat it as unconfirmed. Sites change hands and councils bring in fees, so check the current rate before you commit to the drive.

What facilities does Thieles Sandbar have?

Thieles Sandbar has river fishing, pets welcome, caravans, free overnight camp, tent site and canoeing kayaking. That is the short list; 23 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 Thieles Sandbar?

The record for Thieles Sandbar 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 Thieles Sandbar online?

We hold no online booking link for Thieles Sandbar, 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 Thieles Sandbar?

Thieles Sandbar sits in Loxton, 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 Thieles Sandbar

Facilities recorded for Thieles Sandbar
FacilityOn site
River FishingYes
Pets WelcomeYes
CaravansYes
Free Overnight CampYes
Tent SiteYes
Canoeing KayakingYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
ShadeYes
Level camp sitesYes
On the bank of the Murray RiverYes
Camping AreaYes
Long RigYes
Yes
WalkingYes
Room for large rigsYes
Camp TrailersYes
Photo OpportunityYes
SwimmingYes
Bush campYes
Fishing SpotYes
Sunny or shaded locationsYes
Bird WatchingYes
Free CampingYes
BinYes

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Bookpurnong Road

Loxton, SA 5333

Thieles Sandbar

Free · no booking needed