Camp near the American River Boat Ramp.
American River Campground is managed by Kangaroo Island Council which offers powered and unpowered sites accessible to caravans, motorhomes, and camper trailers with areas suitable for tents.
The pet-friendly site is located near the American River Boat Ramp, popular for aquatic activities including boating, sailing, and fishing. There is a BBQ area and a sheltered playground available nearby also a number of dining options.
The Council has 7 camping grounds spread around the island. Each campsite has its own unique features.
HOW TO GET THERE
The GPS location information and address below have been checked as far as possible by FRC and are accurate at the time of publication pending any further information published here.
FEES & BOOKING
Fees apply and are made onsite via a self-registration booth.
Council does not take bookings for the sites and availability is on a first-come, first-serve basis
Credit card (Visa or Mastercard only) payments can be made at American River, Brown Beach, Stokes Bay, and Vivonne Bay camping ground locations using the PARKEON Pay station. Coin payment is also accepted $2 $1 50c 20c 10c – No change or refunds given.
Prices given here are a guide only and were correct at the date of listing, please check with the campsite for current rates:
Unpowered site $22.50 a night for up to two people. Additional persons $7.50 a night
Further information regarding payments can be found HERE
RULES
Camp only in the designated areas.
Open campfires are not permitted during the Fire Ban Season at most campgrounds – refer to signage at the campground or contact Council (for more information on Fire Ban Season contact the CFS website – cfs.sa.gov.au).
Where possible, the use of liquid fuel or gas stoves is recommended.
Generators are permitted between 7:00am and 10:00pm.
Chainsaws are prohibited.
Campgrounds are closed on catastrophic fire danger days.
All camping grounds are pet friendly.
WHAT’S NEARBY
Brown Beach Campground
Antechamber Bay North Campground
Seafront Kangaroo Island
UPDATED130622GR
Address & Contact
Our Address
Tangara Drive
GPS
-35.787736, 137.770835
Telephone
Additional Information
Suburb:
American River
State:
SA
Pin Code:
5222
Pricing Detail:
From $22.50
Post ID:
78152
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