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Welcome to Chalk’s Campground

ForestrySA manages a number of designated campgrounds and accommodation facilities in the Mount Lofty Ranges.

Chalk’s Campground is named after one of the original foresters at Mount Crawford. It is set within beautiful redgums and offers basic bush camping.

Forest visitors wishing to use a campsite for day visits are required to book and pay for their site online prior to arrival.

Use of fire pits within picnic areas remains free of charge and available on a first-in, first-served basis.

Camping is permitted from 1 April to 30 November annually. Fees apply.

Wood fires are permitted from 1 May – 31 October annually. (These dates may change in seasons where high fire danger persists).

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The forest is closed to the public on declared Total Fire Ban days. To report a fire, call 000.

The Kuitpo and Mount Crawford Forests are located within the Mount Lofty Ranges Fire Ban District. For fire ban information phone 1800 362 361 or visit the CFS website. Being aware of a Total Fire Ban is your responsibility.

Fire is prohibited on ForestrySA land between November 1 and April 30 in any year. (These dates may be extended in areas where high fire danger persists).

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Chalk’s Campground contains 35 allocated campsites – view the map to select your perfect spot!

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Before you visit - about Chalk's

Chalks Campground is set within a pleasant open wooded grassland setting. Camping and public use of the site is managed to ensure the continued, sustainable health of the forest and enjoyment to users. Please enjoy the site within the guidelines to promote a healthy future for our forest. Also note that mobile phone reception can be poor depending on your provider.

Facilities and features

35 designated camping sites
Bush hut with a fireplace
Hybrid toilet system with disability access
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shelter
Rainwater (not suitable for drinking)

Bookings and fees

All bookings must be made online. Click here to book.
Campsite fees are charged per vehicle (not per person). A fee of $20.30 per vehicle applies
A maximum of 3 vehicles are permitted per campsite. Please note that some sites are limited to 1 or 2 vehicles – please check individual site details when making your booking
A maximum number of 10 people are permitted per campsite
Day visitors using a campsite must book and pay online, as for overnight camping

Arrival and departure

Overnight bookings: Arrive after 12pm, depart before 11am.
*A late departure requires the booking and purchase of an extra night.

How to get there

Chalk’s Campground is located in the Mount Crawford Forest, a short drive from the Mount Crawford Forest Information Centre on Warren Road.

GPS: 34.7398° S, 138.9593° E.

View the sites at Chalk's

Campsite 1

Unpowered with fire pit
Suits tents, one camper trailer or one caravan
Morning shade
Site dimensions: 20m x 15m
Two vehicles max
200m from amenities

Campsite 2

Unpowered with fire pit
Suits tents or 1 camper trailer
Morning shade
Site dimensions: 18m x 10m (small area)
One vehicle max
200m from amenities

Campsite 3

Unpowered with fire pit and table with shelter
Suits tents, one camper trailer or one caravan
Morning shade
Site dimensions: 19m x 12m
Three vehicles max
180m from amenities

Campsite 4

Unpowered with fire pit
Suits tents, two camper trailers or two caravans
Morning shade
Site dimensions: 20m x 20m
Three vehicles max
180m from amenities

Campsite 5

Unpowered with fire pit and table
Suits tents or 2 camper trailers or 2 caravans
Morning shade
Site dimensions: 20m x 9m
Two vehicles max
180m from amenities

Campsite 6

Unpowered with fire pit
Suits tents or 2 camper trailers or 2 caravans
Shady site
Site dimensions: 22m x 14m
Two vehicles max
25m walk to site
180m from amenities

Campsite 7

Unpowered with fire pit
Suits tents or 1 camper trailer only
Good shade
Site dimensions: 16m x 14m
Walk to site from carparking
One vehicle max
200m from amenities

Campsite 8

Unpowered with fire pit
Suits tents and swags, one camper trailer or one caravan
Part shade
Site dimensions: 15m x 14m
Vehicle, camper trailer and caravan parking on track next to site
Two vehicles max
200m from amenities

Campsite 9

Unpowered with fire pit
For tents and swags, two camper trailers or two caravans
Hard ground
Site dimensions: 20m x 20m
Vehicle, camper trailer and caravan parking on track next to site
Three vehicles max
170m from amenities

Campsite 10

Unpowered with fire pit
Suits tents and swags, two camper trailers or two caravans
Hard ground
Site dimensions: 30m x 18m
Vehicle, camper trailer or caravan parking by bollards next to site
Three vehicles max
25m walk to site
150m from amenities

Campsite 11

Unpowered with fire pit
Suits tents, two camper trailers or two caravans
Hard ground
Site dimensions: 25m x 18m
Vehicle, camper trailer or caravan parking on track next to site
Three vehicles max
Walk to site
70m from amenities

Campsite 12

Unpowered with fire pit
Tents and swags only
Soft ground in wet weather
Site dimensions: 15m x 18m
Park vehicle adjacent to site
Two vehicles max
Walk to site
40m from amenities

Campsite 13

Unpowered with fire pit
Suits tents, two camper trailers or two caravans
Soft ground in wet weather
Site dimensions: 14m x 14m
Camper trailer and caravan parking on track next to site
Vehicle parking by bollards
Two vehicles max
Walk to site
20m from amenities

Campsite 14

Unpowered with fire pit and hut
Tents and swags only
Morning shade
Site dimensions: 30m x 30m
Vehicle parking on track next to site
Three vehicles max
Walk to site
50m from amenities

Campsite 15

Unpowered with fire pit
Suits vehicle-based camping only
One camper trailer or one caravan
Site dimensions: 16 x 10m
Two vehicles max
100m from amenities

Campsite 16

Unpowered with fire pit
Suits tents, one camper trailer or one caravan
Site dimensions: 14m x 21m
Vehicle access to site & fire pit
Two vehicles max
70m from amenities

Campsite 17

Unpowered with fire pit
Suits vehicle-based camping or tent
Site dimensions: 9m x 12m
Vehicle access to site & fire pit
One vehicles max
100m from amenities

Campsite 18

Unpowered with fire pit
Suits vehicle-based camping or tent
Site dimensions: 10m x 14m
Vehicle access to site & fire pit
One vehicles max
140m from amenities

Campsite 19

Unpowered with fire pit
Suits vehicle-based camping only
Site dimensions: 15m x 13m
Two vehicles max
130m from amenities

Campsite 20

Unpowered with fire pit
Suits tents, one camper trailer or one caravan
Site dimensions: 14m x 25m
Vehicle, camper trailer and caravan parking on track next to site
Two vehicles max
Walk to site
120m from amenities

Campsite 21

Unpowered with fire pit
Suits tents or one caravan
Not suitable for camper trailers
Site dimensions: 16m x 15m
Vehicle and caravan parking along bollards next to site
Three vehicles max
Walk to site
200m from amenities

Campsite 22

Unpowered with fire pit
Suits vehicle-based camping only
One camper trailer or one caravan
Site dimensions: 10m x 10m
Two vehicles max
220m from amenities

Campsite 23

Unpowered with fire pit
Suits tents, two camper trailers or two caravans
Site dimensions: 15m x 10m
Camper trailer and caravan parking on track next to site
Vehicle parking by bollards
Three vehicles max
Walk to site
250m from amenities

Campsite 24

Unpowered with fire pit
Suits tents, two camper trailers or two caravans
Site dimensions: 20m x 15m
Camper trailer and caravan parking on track next to site
Vehicle parking by bollards
Three vehicles max
Walk to site
250m from amenities

Campsite 25

Unpowered with fire pit
Suits tents, one camper trailer or one caravan
Site dimensions: 20m x 15m
Hard ground
Vehicle, camper trailer and caravan parking near bollards next to site
Three vehicles max
Walk to site
240m from amenities

Campsite 26

Unpowered with fire pit
Suits vehicle-based camping
For tents, two camper trailers or two caravans
Site dimensions: 20m x 20m
Three vehicles max
250m from amenities

Campsite 27

Unpowered with fire pit
Suits vehicle-based camping
For tents, two camper trailers or two caravans
Site dimensions: 13m x 17m
Three vehicles max
300m from amenities

Campsite 28

Unpowered with fire pit
Suits vehicle-based camping
For tents, two camper trailers or two caravans
Site dimensions: 15m x 14m
Three vehicles max
320m from amenities

Campsite 29

Unpowered with fire pit and shelter
Suits tents, one camper trailer or one caravan
Site dimensions: 25m x 17m
Vehicle, camper trailer and caravan parking near bollards
Three vehicles max
250m from amenities

Campsite 30

Unpowered with fire pit
Suits tents, one camper trailer or one caravan
Site dimensions: 18m x 16m
Suits vehicle-based camping
Two vehicles max
200m from amenities

Campsite 31

Unpowered with fire pit
Suits vehicle-based camping
Site dimensions: 12m x 20m
Vehicle access to site & fire pit
Two vehicles max
150m from amenities

Campsite 32

Unpowered with fire pit
Suits tents and swags or one camper trailer or one caravan
Site dimensions: 14m x 15m
One vehicle max
150m from amenities

Campsite 33

Unpowered with fire pit
Suits tents, one camper trailer or one caravan
Site dimensions: 15m x 16m
Vehicle access to site & fire pit
Two vehicle max
150m from amenities

Campsite 34

Unpowered with fire pit
Suits tents or one caravan (not camper trailer)
Site dimensions: 11m x 17m
Suits vehicle-based camping
Two vehicles max
150m from amenities

Campsite 35

Unpowered with fire pit
Tents and swags only
Site dimensions: 30m x 20m
Three vehicles max
Walk to site
150m from amenities

Terms and conditions

Many organised competitions and events are held in the Mount Crawford and Kuitpo Forest Reserves. These require the submission of an event application, which are approved on a case by case basis. If your accommodation query relates to an event please contact the Mount Crawford or Kuitpo Information Centres for more information. Please note that booking of a facility does not necessarily mean your event will be approved. Events need to be booked a minimum of four weeks in advance. Submit an Event Application here.
Camping is prohibited from 1 December – 31 March annually.
You are not permitted to drive in the forest. Vehicles must be parked in designated areas only.
The use of generators and chainsaws is not permitted.
Please consider other forest users and keep all noise must be kept to a minimum by 10pm.
Wood fires are prohibited 1 November – 30 April annually.
Gas fires are prohibited 1 December – 31 March annually.
Wood fires are only permitted in designated fire pits within camping and picnic areas.
Fire pits should be cleared of all flammable material for a distance of 4 metres. Someone must always be present
and ensure the fire is fully extinguished upon departure.
You may collect dead and fallen timber from the adjoining plantation. It is an offence to cut any standing timber.
Dogs are permitted, provided they are kept on a leash at all times. Please be aware of fox baiting programs operating in the area.
Horse riding is prohibted in the campgrounds.
The campground, picnic areas, shelters and toilets must be left in a clean and tidy state, with all rubbish removed.
Other conditions may be imposed by the ForestrySA Ranger.

The forest is closed to the public on declared Total Fire Ban days. To report a fire, call 000.

Fire is prohibited on ForestrySA land and Forest Reserves between November 1 and April 30 in any year. (These dates may be extended in areas where high fire danger persists).