Onkaparinga River Recreation Park
About Onkaparinga River Recreation Park
Onkaparinga River Recreation Park is a recreation area in South Australia. Its facilities include barbecue Facilities, shelter and toilets, 4 in all. Things to do here include bird watching, bushwalking and dog walking (restrictions apply). The nearest other place in AussieCamps is Moana Sands Conservation Park, 6 km away.
In Onkaparinga River Recreation Park, the river spills onto the plains, creating wetland ponds and flood plains. The area conserves important fish breeding habitat and hundreds of native plant and animal species, many of which are rare.
Facilities
- Barbecue Facilities
- Shelter
- Toilets
- Car Park
Things to do
- Bird watching
- Bushwalking
- Dog walking (restrictions apply)
- Fishing
- Kayaking/canoeing
- Mountain biking
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
Moana Sands Conservation ParkConservation area · 6 km
Onkaparinga River National ParkNational park · 7 km
Kauwi-marnirla-Field River Conservation ParkConservation area · 8 km
Hallett Cove Conservation ParkConservation area · 9 km
Marino Conservation ParkConservation area · 12 km
Glenthorne National Park-Ityamaiitpinna YartaNational park · 12 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 Recreation Park
What facilities does Onkaparinga River Recreation Park have?
Barbecue Facilities, Shelter, Toilets and Car Park.
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