Where you can camp

Some campgrounds are only accessible by four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle.

Some campgrounds are privately managed and you can pay your camping fees directly to the campground manager when you arrive.

For the other campgrounds, you must book and pay online. Find out more about how to use the parks booking system.

To find out about site costs and campsite categories, read fees for campsites.

National parkName of camping groundCategoryBookings
Channel Point Coastal ReserveChannel Point campgroundCategory A
Locked gate, key required
Generator area
4WD or vessel
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes
Book online via Parks Booking System
Douglas River / Daly River Esplanade Conservation AreaCrystal Falls bush campgroundCategory B
High clearance 4WD
No generator
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes
Book online via Parks Booking System
 Douglas River Esplanade campground
Access via Douglas Daly Holiday Park
Category C
2WD (some sites 4WD)
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes
Camps 1 to 7 are 2WD
Camps 8 to 9 are 4WD

To make a booking call 08 8978 2479

 Tipperary Crossing bush campgroundCategory B
4WD
Generator area
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes
Book online via Parks Booking System
Garig Gunak Barlu National ParkCampground 1Category (special)
4WD, vessel or aircraft
No generators
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes
Permit is required to camp.
Apply for a permit
 Campground 2Category (special)
4WD, vessel or aircraft
Generator area
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes
Permit is required to camp.
Apply for a permit.
 Tag-along (TG) campground
Reserved for tour operators only
Category (special)
4WD, vessel or aircraft
Generator area
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes
Permit is required to camp.
Apply for a permit.
Howard Springs Nature ParkWoorabinda Youth campground
Managed by NT Scouts 
Education groups only
Category B
2WD
No generators
Camper trailers allowed 
No caravans or motorhomes
To make a booking call 0478 602 884
Litchfield National ParkCentral Valley campground 1Category D
Locked gate, key required
High clearance 4WD
No generators
Campers trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes
Book online via Parks Booking System
 Central Valley campground 2Category D
Locked gate, key required
High clearance 4WD
No generators
Campers trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes
Book online via Parks Booking System
 Central Valley campground 3Category D
Locked gate, key required
4WD
No generators
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes
Book online via Parks Booking System
 Environmental Education campground
Education groups only
Category A
2WD
Generator area
No camper trailers, caravans or motorhomes
Book online via Parks Booking System
 Florence Falls 2WD campgroundCategory A
2WD 
No generators 
Camper trailers, caravans and motorhomes allowed
Book online via Parks Booking System
 Florence Falls - old 4WD campgroundCategory A
4WD 
No generators
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes
Book online via Parks Booking System
 Sandy Creek campgroundCategory A
4WD
No generators
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes
Book online via Parks Booking System
 Surprise Creek campgroundCategory B
4WD
No generators
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes
Book online via Parks Booking System
 Tableland Creek (Sybel Springs) campgroundCategory B
Walk-in
Book online via Parks Booking System
 Walker Creek campgroundCategory B
Walk-in
Book online via Parks Booking System
 Wangi Falls campground, including:
- tag-along (TG) campground, sites 2 & 3 reserved for tour operators only
Category A
2WD 
Camper trailers, caravans and motorhomes allowed
Book online via Parks Booking System
Litchfield National Park - Tabletop TrackSouthern campgroundCategory B
Walk-in
Multi-day walking fees apply
Book online via Parks Booking System
 Northern campgroundCategory B
Walk-in
Multi-day walking fees apply
Book online via Parks Booking System
 Tjenya Falls campgroundCategory B
Walk-in
Multi-day walking fees apply
Book online via Parks Booking System
Mary River National ParkShady Camp campgroundCategory B
2WD 
Generator area
Camper trailers, caravans and motorhomes allowed
Book online via Parks Booking System
 Couzens Lookout campgroundCategory B
2WD 
Generator area
Camper trailers, caravans and motorhomes allowed
Book online via Parks Booking System
Oolloo Crossing Conservation AreaOolloo Crossing bush campgroundCategory B
2WD
Generator area
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes
Book online via Parks Booking System
Stray Creek Conservation AreaStray Creek campgroundCategory B
4WD
Generator area
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes
Book online via Parks Booking System
Territory Wildlife ParkCamp Woollybutt campground
Education groups only
Category TWA fees
No generators
No camper trailers, caravans or motorhomes
Book through the Territory Wildlife Park
Tjuwaliyn (Douglas) Hot Springs Nature ParkCurrently closed
Tjuwaliyn campground 1
Tjuwaliyn campground 2
Category A
2WD 
Generator area 
Camper trailers, caravans and motorhomes allowed
Book online via Parks Booking System
Umbrawarra Gorge Nature ParkUmbrawarra Gorge campgroundCategory B
4WD
No generators
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes
Book online via Parks Booking System

National park Name of camping groundCategoryBookings
Barranyi (North Island) National Park Mud Bay campground Category B
Access by boat only
No generators
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Paradice Bay campground Category B
Access by boat only
No generators
Book online via Parks Booking System
Elsey National Park Jalmurark - 12 Mile Yard campground  including:
- overflow campground 1 - open camping area
- overflow campground 2 - open camping area
Category A
2WD
No generators 
Camper trailers, caravans and motorhomes allowed
Book online via Parks Booking System
Giwining / Flora River Nature Park Lorrngorl campground Category A
4WD
No generators 
Camper trailers, caravans and motorhomes allowed
Book online via Parks Booking System
Judbarra / Gregory National Park Big Horse Creek campground, including:
- tag-along (TG) campground - sites 18 and 19 reserved for tour operators only
Category B
2WD 
Generator area
Camper trailers, caravans and motorhomes allowed at sites 1, 2, 3 and sites 13 to 20 only
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Bullita campground Category B
4WD
No generators
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes 
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Camel Point campground Category B
4WD
Generator area
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes 
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Depot Creek campground Category B
4WD
Generator area
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Drovers Rest campground Category B
4WD
Generator area
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes
Book online via Parks Booking System
  East Baines campground Category B
4WD
Generator area
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes
Book online via Parks Booking System
  East Baines Crossing campground Category B
4WD
Generator area
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Escarpment campground Category B
4WD
Generator area
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Fig Tree Yard campground Category B
4WD
Generator area
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes
Book online via Parks Booking System
 Gumil campground Category B
4WD
No generators
No camper trailers, caravans or motorhomes
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Limestone Gorge campground Category B
4WD
No generators
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Lupayi campground Category B
4WD
No generators
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Paperback Yard campground Category B
4WD
Generator area
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Spring Creek Yard campground Category B
4WD
Generator area
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Sullivan Creek campground Category B
2WD
No generators 
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Top Humbert Yard campground Category B
4WD
Generator area
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Wilingarri campground Category B
4WD
Generator area
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes
Book online via Parks Booking System
Keep River National Park Goorrandalng campground Category B
2WD 
Generator area
Camper trailers, caravans and  motorhomes allowed
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Jarnem campground, including:
-  tag-along (TG) campground - site 4 reserved for tour operators only
Category B
2WD
No generators 
Camper trailers, caravans and motorhomes allowed
Book online via Parks Booking System
Limmen National Park Butterfly Falls campground, including:
- overflow campground, open camping area
- tag-along (TG) campground 1 - reserved for tour operators only
- TG campground 2 - reserved for tour operators only
Category B
4WD
Generator area
Camper trailers allowed
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Didi Bada campground, including:
- overflow campground, open camping area
Category B
4WD
Generator area
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes 
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Limmen River campground Category B
4WD
Generator area
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes 
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Mountain Creek campground, including:
- overflow campground 1, open camping area
- overflow campground 2, open camping area
Category B
4WD
Generator area
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes 
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Munbililla (Tomato Island) campground Category A
4WD
Generator area
Camper trailers, caravans and motorhomes allowed
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Southern Lost City campground Category B
4WD
Generator area
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Towns River campground, including:
- overflow campground, open camping area
Category B
4WD
Generator area
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Yurrlmundji campground, including:
- overflow campground, open camping area
Category B
4WD
Generator area
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes 
Book online via Parks Booking System
Nitmiluk National Park Gorge 4 canoe campground Category B
No generators 
Kayak/canoe access at 2nd gorge
Before you book this site, you must either:
  • hire a canoe from Nitmiluk Tours or
  • carry your own canoe 6km overland
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Gorge 6 canoe campground Category B
No generators 
Kayak/canoe access at 2nd gorge
Before you book this site, you must either:
  • hire a canoe from Nitmiluk Tours or
  • carry your own canoe 6km overland
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Gorge 8 canoe campground Category B
No generators 
Walk-in via Southern walks or kayak/canoe access via 2nd gorge
Before you book this site, you must either:
  • hire a canoe from Nitmiluk Tours or
  • carry your own canoe 6km overland
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Gorge 9 canoe campground Category B
No generators 
Kayak/canoe access at 2nd gorge
Before you book this site, you must either:
  • hire a canoe from Nitmiluk Tours or
  • carry your own canoe 6km overland
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Gorge Tourist Precinct campground Category C
2WD
No generators
Camper trailers, caravans and motorhomes allowed
This is a commercial camping ground
To make a booking call 08 8971 1022
  Dunlop Swamp campground Category B
Walk-in
No generators 
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Leliyn (Edith Falls) campground Category A
2WD 
No generators 
Camper trailers, caravans and motorhomes allowed
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Smitt Rock campground Category B
Walk-in
No generators 
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Sweetwater campground Category B
Walk-in/access from Leliyn (Edith Falls) only
No generators
Book online via Parks Booking System
Nitmiluk National Park - Jatbula Trail Biddlecombe Cascades campground Category B
Walk-in
Multi-day walking fees apply
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Sandy Camp Pool campground Category B
Walk-in
Multi-day walking fees apply
Book online via Parks Booking System
  17 Mile Falls campground Category B
Walk-in
Multi-day walking fees apply
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Crystal Falls campground Category B
Walk-in
Multi-day walking fees apply
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Sweetwater Pool campground Category B
Walk-in
Multi-day walking fees apply
Book online via Parks Booking System

National park Name of camping groundCategoryBookings
Iytwelepenty (Davenport Ranges) National ParkFrew River 4WD campground, including:
  • 4WD track campground 1, open camping area
  • 4WD track campground 2, open camping area
Category B
4WD
No generators
No Camper trailers, caravans or motorhomes 
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Old Police Station Waterhole campground Category B
4WD
No generators
Camper trailers, caravans or motorhomes allowed
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Whistleduck Creek campground Category B
4WD
No generators 
Camper trailers, caravans or motorhomes allowed
Book online via Parks Booking System
Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles) Conservation ReserveKarlu Karlu (Devils Marbles) campground including:
  • overflow campground, open camping area
Category B
2WD
No generators
Main campground - camper trailers, caravans and motorhomes allowed
Overflow campground - no camper trailers, caravans and motorhomes
Book online via Parks Booking System

National park Name of camping groundCategoryBookings
Arltunga Historical Reserve Arltunga Bush Pub and Eco Retreat Private Campground, Camper trailers, caravans and motorhomes allowed To make a booking call 0408 081 239, email info@arltunga.com.au or visit Arltunga Bush Pub & Eco Retreat
Chambers Pillar Historical Reserve Chambers Pillar Bush campground Category B
4WD
No generators
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes 
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Chambers Pillar campground Category B
4WD
No generators
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes
Book online via Parks Booking System
Finke Gorge National Park Boggy Hole-Finke River campground Category B
High clearance 4WD
No generators
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes 
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Finke River 4WD route campground Category B
High clearance 4WD
No generators
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Palm Valley campground, including:
- overflow campground, open camping area
Category A
High clearance 4WD
No generators
Camper trailers allowed
Caravans or motorhomes allowed         
Book online via Parks Booking System
Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve Henbury Meteorites campground Category B
2WD
No generators
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes         
Book online via Parks Booking System
N’Dhala Gorge Nature Park N'Dhala Gorge campground Category B
4WD
No generators
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes
Book online via Parks Booking System
Owen Springs Reserve Lawrence Gorge campground Category B
4WD
No generators
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes        
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Redbank Waterhole campground Category B
4WD
No generators
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes
Book online via Parks Booking System
Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve Rainbow Valley Bush campground Category B
4WD
No generators
Camper trailers, caravans and motorhomes allowed      
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Rainbow Valley campground Category B
4WD
No generators
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes
Book online via Parks Booking System
Ruby Gap Nature Park Ruby Gap campground Category B
High clearance 4WD
No generators
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes        
Book online via Parks Booking System
Tjoritja (West MacDonnell) National Park Birthday Waterhole campground Category B
4WD
No generators
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Bowmans Gap campground Category B
Walk-in
No generators
Book online via Parks Booking System
 Ellery Creek Big Hole campground Category B
2WD
No generators 
Camper trailers, caravans and motorhomes allowed
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Finke River Two Mile campground, including:
-  tag-along (TG) campground, reserved for tour operators only
Category B
4WD
No generators
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Discovery Parks – Glen Helen campground

Private campground, currently closed for camping

Visit Discovery Parks – Glen Helen campground
  Hugh River campground, including:
- tag-along (TG) campground, reserved for tour operators only
Category B
4WD
No generators
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Mt Giles campground 1 Category B
Walk-in
No generators
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Mt Giles campground 2 Category B
Walk-in
No generators
Book online via Parks Booking System
 Ormiston Gorge campgroundCategory B
2WD
No generators 
Camper trailers, caravans and motorhomes allowed

Book online via Parks Booking System

 Redbank Gorge (Ridgetop) campground Category B
High clearance
No generators
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes
Book online via Parks Booking System
 Redbank Gorge (Woodland) campground, including:
- tag-along (TG) campground, reserved for tour operators only - 3 large campsites for buses
Category B
High Clearance
No generators
Camper trailers, caravans and motorhomes allowed

Book online via Parks Booking System

  Serpentine Chalet bush campground, including:
- tag- along (TG) sites TG1 and TG2 are reserved for tour operators only
Category B
High clearance 4WD
No generators
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes       
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Simpsons Gap school campground
Educational groups and tour operators only
Category B
2WD
No generators
Camper trailers allowed
No caravans or motorhomes        
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Standley Chasm (private) campground Private campground
2WD
Camper trailers, caravans or motorhomes allowed
Booking essential

This is a private camping ground.

To make a booking call 08 8956 7440, fax 08 8956 7325 or email info@standleychasm.com.au
Tjoritja (West MacDonnell) National Park - Larapinta Trail Brinkley Bluff campground Category B
Walk-in
No generators
Multi-day walking fees apply
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Counts Point campground Category B
Walk-in
No generators
Multi-day walking fees apply
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Ellery Creek North campground Category B
Walk-in
No generators
Multi-day walking fees apply
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Ellery Creek South campground Category B
Walk-in
No generators
Multi-day walking fees apply
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Finke River campground  Category B
Walk-in
No generators
Multi-day walking fees apply
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Fringe Lily Creek campground Category B
Walk-in
No generators
Multi-day walking fees apply
Book online via Parks Booking System
  George Greek campground Category B
Walk-in
No generators
Multi-day walking fees apply
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Ghost Gum Flat campground Category B
Walk-in
No generators
Multi-day walking fees apply
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Discovery Parks – Glen Helen campground

Private campground, currently closed for camping

Visit Discovery Parks – Glen Helen campground
  Hill Top Lookout campground Category B
Walk-in
No generators
Multi-day walking fees apply
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Hugh Gorge campground, including:
- tag-along (TG) campground, reserved for registered tour operators
Category B
Walk-in
No generators
Multi-day walking fees apply
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Hugh Gorge Junction campground Category B
Walk-in
No generators
Multi-day walking fees apply
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Jay Creek campground Category B
Walk-in
No generators
Multi-day walking fees apply
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Millers Flat campground, including
- tag-along (TG) campground, reserved for  registered tour operators
Category B
Walk-in
No generators
Multi-day walking fees apply
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Mt Giles Lookout campground Category B
Walk-in
No generators
Multi-day walking fees apply
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Mulga Camp campground Category B
Walk-in
No generators
Multi-day walking fees apply
Book online via Parks Booking System
 Ormiston Gorge (walker) campground, including: 
- tag-along (TG) campground reserved for registered tour operators and education groups
- Walker campground is reserved for walkers
Category B
Walk-in
No generators
Multi-day walking fees apply
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Redbank Gorge (walker) campground Category B
Walk-in
No generators
Multi-day walking fees apply
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Rocky Bar Gap campground Category B
Walk-in
No generators
Multi-day walking fees apply
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Rocky Gully (walker) campground Category B
Walk-in
No generators
Multi-day walking fees apply
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Section 4 to 5 Junction campground Category B
Walk-in
No generators
Multi-day walking fees apply
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Serpentine Chalet Dam campground Category B
Walk-in
No generators
Multi-day walking fees apply
Book online via Parks Booking System
 Simpsons Gap campground, including
- tag-along (TG) campground reserved for registered tour operators and education groups
Category B
Walk-in
No generators
Multi-day walking fees apply
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Standley Chasm (private) campground Private campground
Walk-in
Multi-day walking fees apply
This is a private camping ground

Bookings can't be made using the parks booking system

To make a booking call 08 8956 7440, fax 08 8956 7325 or email nfo@standleychasm.com.au
  Stuart's Pass campground Category B
Walk-in
No generators
Multi-day walking fees apply
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Wallaby Gap campground, including:
- tag-along (TG) campground reserved for registered tour operators and education groups
Category B
Walk-in
No generators
Multi-day walking fees apply
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Waterfall Gorge campground Category B
Walk-in
No generators
Multi-day walking fees apply
Book online via Parks Booking System

Trephina Gorge Nature Park

John Hayes Rockhole campground Category B
4WD
No generators
No caravans or motorhomes
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Trephina Bluff campground Category B
2WD
No generators
No caravans or motorhomes
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Trephina Gorge campground Category B
2WD
No generators
No caravans or motorhomes        
Book online via Parks Booking System
  Trephina Panorama campground Category B
2WD
No generators
Camper trailers, caravans and motorhomes allowed        
Book online via Parks Booking System
Watarrka National Park Giles Track campground Category B
Walk-in
No generators
Book online via Parks Booking System

Last updated: 08 August 2024

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