Where you can camp
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.
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.
Darwin region
| National park | Name of camping ground | Category | Bookings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Point Coastal Reserve | Channel Point campground | Category 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 Area | Crystal Falls bush campground | Category 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 campground | Category B 4WD Generator area Camper trailers allowed No caravans or motorhomes | Book online via Parks Booking System | |
| Garig Gunak Barlu National Park | Campground 1 | Category (special) 4WD, vessel or aircraft No generators Camper trailers allowed No caravans or motorhomes Permit is required to camp. | Apply for a permit |
| Campground 2 | Category (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 Park | Woorabinda 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 Park | Central Valley campground 1 | Category 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 2 | Category 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 3 | Category 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 campground | Category A 2WD No generators Camper trailers, caravans and motorhomes allowed | Book online via Parks Booking System | |
| Florence Falls - old 4WD campground | Category A 4WD No generators Camper trailers allowed No caravans or motorhomes | Book online via Parks Booking System | |
| Sandy Creek campground | Category A 4WD No generators Camper trailers allowed No caravans or motorhomes | Book online via Parks Booking System | |
| Surprise Creek campground | Category B 4WD No generators Camper trailers allowed No caravans or motorhomes | Book online via Parks Booking System | |
| Tableland Creek (Sybel Springs) campground | Category B Walk-in | Book online via Parks Booking System | |
| Walker Creek campground | Category 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 Track | Southern campground | Category B Walk-in Multi-day walking fees apply | Book online via Parks Booking System |
| Northern campground | Category B Walk-in Multi-day walking fees apply | Book online via Parks Booking System | |
| Tjenya Falls campground | Category B Walk-in Multi-day walking fees apply | Book online via Parks Booking System | |
| Mary River National Park | Shady Camp campground | Category B 2WD Generator area Camper trailers, caravans and motorhomes allowed | Book online via Parks Booking System |
| Couzens Lookout campground | Category B 2WD Generator area Camper trailers, caravans and motorhomes allowed | Book online via Parks Booking System | |
| Oolloo Crossing Conservation Area | Oolloo Crossing bush campground | Category B 2WD Generator area Camper trailers allowed No caravans or motorhomes | Book online via Parks Booking System |
| Stray Creek Conservation Area | Stray Creek campground | Category B 4WD Generator area Camper trailers allowed No caravans or motorhomes | Book online via Parks Booking System |
| Territory Wildlife Park | Camp 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 Park | Currently 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 Park | Umbrawarra Gorge campground | Category B 4WD No generators Camper trailers allowed No caravans or motorhomes | Book online via Parks Booking System |
Katherine region
| National park | Name of camping ground | Category | Bookings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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 |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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:
| 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:
| 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:
| 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:
| 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 |
Tennant Creek and Barkly region
| National park | Name of camping ground | Category | Bookings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iytwelepenty (Davenport Ranges) National Park | Frew River 4WD campground, including:
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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 Reserve | Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles) campground including:
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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 |
Alice Springs region
| National park | Name of camping ground | Category | Bookings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 campground | Category 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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
| 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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