Onkaparinga River National Park
About Onkaparinga River National Park
Onkaparinga River National Park is a national park in South Australia. Its facilities include barbecue Facilities, camping and shelter, 7 in all. Things to do here include bird watching, bushwalking and horse riding. The nearest other place in AussieCamps is Onkaparinga River Recreation Park, 7 km away.
In Onkaparinga River National Park, diverse hiking trails take you to cliff tops with magnificent views, or down to permanent rock pools teeming with life. You’ll see rugged ridge tops and the narrow river valley of the spectacular Onkaparinga Gorge.
Facilities
- Barbecue Facilities
- Camping
- Shelter
- Toilets
- Car Park
- Caravan Sites
Things to do
- Bird watching
- Bushwalking
- Horse riding
- Mountain biking
- Rock climbing
- Tours (guided)
Fees
Fees change with the season and the site, and some sites must be booked ahead. AussieCamps shows the current fee, how to book and what each site offers.
Location
Nearby
Onkaparinga River Recreation ParkRecreation area · 7 km
Kauwi-marnirla-Field River Conservation ParkConservation area · 8 km
Glenthorne National Park-Ityamaiitpinna YartaNational park · 10 km
Hallett Cove Conservation ParkConservation area · 11 km
Scott Creek Conservation ParkConservation area · 11 km
O’Halloran Hill Recreation Park (part of Glenthorne National Park- Ityamaiitpinna Yarta)National park · 11 km
Guides for South Australia
- Melbourne to Adelaide coastal camping route
- Adelaide to Port Lincoln Drive 2026: Augusta and Lincoln Highways, Stops, Parks and Fruit Fly
- Melbourne to Perth Drive 2026: Route, Days, Fuel Stops and Camping Across the Nullarbor
- Can I Camp in a National Park Without Booking? 2026 Rules
- Can I Fly a Drone in a National Park or Campsite? 2026
- Free Camping in South Australia 2026: Crown Land, the Murray and Council Camps
Questions about Onkaparinga River National Park
What facilities does Onkaparinga River National Park have?
Barbecue Facilities, Camping, Shelter, Toilets and Car Park, and 2 more listed in AussieCamps.
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