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Chalks Campground

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Campsite
Shelter
Water Tank
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Accommodation

  • Campsite
  • Shelter (medium)
  • Water Tank

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Location

Mt Crawford Forest

Maps

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Coordinates

Grid ref: 127 536

Latitude: -34.738027
Longitude: 138.959698

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Contact

Mount Crawford Forest Information Centre
Open 10am-12pm on Fri, Sat, Sun (subject to ranger availability)
Phone: (+61 8) 8391 8800 between 9am – 4pm, Monday to Friday
Email: recreation@forestrysa.com.au
Website: https://www.forestrysa.com.au/contact/


Facilities

campsite, shelter, town water, fireplaces, picnic tables, toilet

Notes

Please note that in addition to fire bans applicable to the Mount Lofty Ranges Region, special fire restrictions apply to ForestrySA accommodation and campsites. Provided that a Total Fire Ban has not been imposed by the Country Fire Service (CFS): Wood fires are permitted within the forest from 1 May to 31 October each year. Gas fires are permitted from 1 April to 30 November. Fireplaces should be cleared of all flammable material for a distance of 4 metres. Someone must be always present and ensure that the fire is fully extinguished before leaving. Forests are very sensitive to fire, so please ensure all restrictions are followed. Occasionally access to Forest Reserves may be restricted. Refer to https://www.forestrysa.com.au/before-you-visit/forest-closures-and-alerts/ for forest closure information.

Bookings

Fees apply for camping at Chalks.
Please make your booking online using this link: https://www.forestrysa.com.au/camping/chalks-campground/

Fees

Refer to the on-line booking system for information about camping fees. Payment is required at the time of booking.

From July 1 2025 the applicable fees are…
Camping…
$20.30 per vehicle, per campsite
Adult $8.15, Child $4.70 (walk-in / ride-in only)
(The fees are reviewed at the end of each financial year) 

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What visitors have to say…

  1. David Smith

    Hi
    Was just wondering if there was an area for day activities area which we could use without the need of using the campsite also and if so is there any cost. Am looking at having a group of friends getting together and having a campfire and doing some camp cooking during the day for up to 30 people and if so is there a cost or do we have to book it
    Awaiting your reply

    Reply
    1. Friends of the Heysen Trail

      David, Chalks is under the management of Forestry SA. The Friends have no role in approving activities there. You need to contact Forestry SA headquarters at Mt Crawford and talk to them Telephone: (08) 8391 8800 From 9am – 4pm, Monday to Friday

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  2. Michael Noonan

    E2E S2N there 16.5.21
    A very popular large campsite for day activities and camping. We were there on a weekend and it was very busy.
    Large tank on main shelter with lots of water. Also new toilet block with lights, inc at night, pump toilet flushing, more water here.
    If you want a quiet time I would recommend Rocky Paddock especially on weekends if getting there early.

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  3. Elise

    I’m planning a 30km hike with scouts for the near future. Just need to clarify, is the water drinkable at this campsite or does it need to be treated first?
    Also, am i able to use a trangia stove in the campsite? I know that there are some restrictions regarding fires so it’s probably best that i follow them.
    Thanks 🙂

    Reply
    1. Friends of the Heysen Trail

      Hi Elise, water in all the tanks along the trail is drinkable. As with all such water tanks, we recommend as best practice that the water be treated by yourself prior to consumption.

      There are no restrictions on the use of trangia stoves during the non-fire danger season. During the fire danger season, from December to April, trangia stoves aren’t permitted on fire ban days – however much of the Heysen Trail is closed during this time anyway.

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