Ridge-Top Camping with Views Across to Kangaroo Island
| Location | Deep Creek Conservation Park, Fleurieu Peninsula |
| Region | Fleurieu Peninsula |
| Campsite Type | Designated bush camping (bookings required) |
| Facilities | Pit toilets, rainwater tanks, fire rings |
| Access | Unsealed road from Delamere (4 km) |
| Fees | $18/vehicle/night + park entry |
| Key Feature | Elevated campsite with sweeping views to Kangaroo Island and Backstairs Passage |
Camping Above the Coast
Trig Campground occupies one of the most spectacular camping locations on the Fleurieu Peninsula — a ridge-top clearing in Deep Creek Conservation Park with uninterrupted views south across Backstairs Passage to Kangaroo Island. On clear days, the island’s hills are plainly visible, and at night the lighthouse beams sweep across the water below.
The campground has around 20 sites scattered among native stringybark forest, each with a fire ring and access to pit toilets and rainwater tanks. The exposed ridge-top position means the campsites catch the coastal breezes — refreshing in summer but potentially bracing in winter. Walking trails lead from the campground down through forest to the beaches below, including the spectacular Blowhole Beach and the remote cove at Boat Harbor.
Planning Your Stay
Deep Creek is located approximately 100 kilometres south of Adelaide. Bookings are essential through the National Parks booking system. Bring all water for drinking (tank water is available but should be treated), food, and firewood. A park entry fee applies. The park is open year-round and is at its best in spring when wildflowers carpet the forest floor.