Camping fees
Book and pay online
In Northern Territory (NT) parks and reserves, you must book and pay a fee online for:
Do this before you go. You can't pay at the park or reserve.
Find out more about how to use the parks booking system.
If you are ready, book now.
The fee will depend on the campground facilities. Camping areas with more facilities are usually more expensive.
Generators and caravans are only allowed in certain campgrounds.
View the list of campgrounds in the NT.
Get the camping fees PDF (818.5 KB) for NT parks and reserves.
Find out about multi-day walking trail fees.
Read below to find out about types of campgrounds and their fees.
Category A campgrounds
Category A campgrounds have moderate camping facilities that may include any of the following:
- showers
- toilets
- rubbish bins
- picnic tables
- cooking facilities or services
- barbecues
- tap water (boil before drinking).
Fees
The following fees apply:
- $15 per adult
- $8 per child (5 to 17 years)
- $38 per family (2 adults and 4 children).
Category B campgrounds
Category B campgrounds have basic to moderate camping facilities that may include any of the following:
- toilets
- picnic tables
- barbecues
- tap water (boil before drinking).
Fees
The following fees apply:
- $10 per adult
- $5 per child (5 to 17 years)
- $25 per family (2 adults and 4 children).
Category C campgrounds
Category C campgrounds are managed by commercial operators.
Category D campgrounds
Category D campgrounds provide an exclusive camping experience.
These premium campgrounds are limited in number. Access is via a locked gate.
They are in an exceptional location and can include any of the following facilities:
- toilets
- picnic tables
- barbecues
- tap water (boil before drinking).
Fees
The following fees apply:
- $20 per adult
- $10 per child (5 to 17 years)
- $50 per family (2 adults and 4 children).
Permit to camp overnight outside a designated area
You must get a permit to camp overnight outside of a designated camping area.
There are no facilities outside of designated areas.
Fees
The following fees apply and can be paid at the time you apply for the permit:
- $4 per adult
- $2 per child (5 to 17 years)
- $10 per family (2 adults and 4 children).
Last updated: 07 July 2023
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