Oodnadatta Track Campsites Map & Full List (2026 Guide)
Updated May 2026 after six separate trips along the Oodnadatta Track between 2016 and 2025.
The Oodnadatta Track stretches more than 600km through remote South Australia between Marree and Marla. This page lists every known campsite along the route, based on multiple real world trips and on the ground experience.
| Topic | Info |
|---|---|
| Best Campsite | Coward Springs |
| Best Free Camp | Algebuckina Bridge |
| Best Time To Visit | May–September |
| 2WD Suitable | Usually in dry conditions |
| Caravan Friendly | Yes (conditions dependent) |
| Fuel Stops | Marree, William Creek, Oodnadatta, Marla |
Table Of Contents
- Map Of All Oodnadatta Track Campsites
- North Of Marree (Southern Section Campsites)
- Historic Railway & Mid-Track Campsites
- William Creek Region Campsites
- Algebuckina & Central Track Campsites
- Algebuckina Waterhole (The Peake)
- Oodnadatta Region Campsites
- Northern Section (Toward Marla)
- Oodnadatta Track Campsite Types Explained
- Planning Notes (Based on Six Trips)
- Related Guides
- FAQs
- How many campsites are on the Oodnadatta Track?
- Do you need a 4WD for these campsites?
- Are free camps available?
- Can caravans access these campsites?
- Which campsite is the most popular?
Related guide: Oodnadatta Track South Australia Full Guide
Map Of All Oodnadatta Track Campsites
North Of Marree (Southern Section Campsites)
Farina Campground
Restored ghost town campground with hot showers, toilets and seasonal volunteer operations. One of the most popular pre-track stops. The Farina campground is an absolute must visit for us. We stay here whenever we travel the Oodnadatta Track.
Amanda Paying Our Camping Fees At Farina
Marree Hotel Campground
Basic outback pub camping behind the iconic Marree Hotel with food, fuel and a strong outback atmosphere. Marree Hotel Campground is a great place to camp up for a day before heading your trip along the track or when you’ve finished.
Marree Oasis Caravan Park
Powered and unpowered sites with full amenities, commonly used as a staging point before entering the track. We’ve never actually stayed at the Oasis Caravan Park however we’ve called in and paid to use their dump point three or four times.
Bridge Ruins Campsite
Simple free camp near historic railway infrastructure. Quiet, and close to the track. The Bridge Ruins Campsite has plenty of room for caravans and rigs of all sizes.
Alberrie Creek Bridge (Near Mutonia Sculpture Park)
Quirky sculpture site with informal bush camping nearby. No facilities but a memorable stop. Alberrie Creek Bridge is one of the typical Oodnadatta Track Campsites.
Gregory Creek Campsite
Wide open bush camping area suitable for caravans with basic roadside access. Gregory Creek Campsite is right alongside the old Ghan Railway as are many of the Oodnadatta Track Campsites.
Free Camping At Algebuckina Bridge On The Oodnadatta Track
Historic Railway & Mid-Track Campsites
Curdimurka Railway Siding
An almost intact railway siding with flat camping areas beside old Ghan infrastructure and strong photography appeal. Curdimurka Railway Siding has one of the Old Ghan Railway water conditioners still in place which is worth a look. This is one of our preferred Oodnadatta Track Campsites. There’s loads of room here for rigs of all sizes. There’s a geocache hidden here if you can find it! We camped here in 2019 and again in 2024.
Here I Am At The Curdimurka Siding Station Board – I Need To Pull My Pants Up A Bit!
Stuart Creek Campsite
Large open bush camp with easy access and space for larger rigs and caravans. Stuart Creek Campsite is one of the lesser known Oodnadatta Track Campsites but it’s definitely a good ‘un!
Coward Springs Campground
One of the most established camps on the track. We’ve stayed here multiple times across different trips. Known for the artesian spa, shaded campsites and restored railway buildings. Can be busy during peak travel events. We’ve camped at Coward Springs Campground twice and highly recommend it.
Us Camping At Coward Springs Campground In 2018
The Amphitheatre Campsite
Former quarry turned bush camp with wide open space and excellent solitude. Popular with self contained travellers. The Amphitheatre Campsite is well worth a look.
Beresford Bore Railway Siding
Historic siding with basic bush camping near railway ruins. Quiet and atmospheric. We camped here with friends back in 2022 and Beresford Bore Railway Siding was an awesome experience.
Us Camped At Beresford Siding In 2022
Warriner Creek Bridge Camp
Remote bridge crossing camp with no facilities and minimal traffic. Warriner Creek Bridge Camp is a great spot to go for a walk along the Old Ghan Railway from of an afternoon.
William Creek Region Campsites
William Creek Campground
Basic campground in the heart of the track with fuel, food and access to scenic flights over Lake Eyre. William Creek Campground is right across the road from the hotel.
Box Creek Bush Camp
Remote creek crossing camp suitable for self sufficient travellers. The creek that Box Creek Bush Camp is located on has been empty all six times we’ve travelled the Oodnadatta Track.
Quilters Ruins Campsite
Quilters Ruins Campsite is a quiet bush camp with historic railway ruins nearby. One of the more peaceful stops along the track.
Duff Creek Bridge Campsite
Simple roadside camp beside an old railway bridge crossing. Duff Creek Bridge Campsite is easy to get into and has lots of room. It’s usually quiet and you’ll be the only one there on most occasions.
Irrapatana Sand Hills Campsite
Dune backed bush camp with soft sand terrain and no facilities. Be careful getting in and out of Irrapatana Sand Hills Campsite as it’s quite sandy and soft.
Algebuckina & Central Track Campsites
Algebuckina Bridge Campground
One of the most iconic camps on the Oodnadatta Track. Free camping beside the massive historic railway bridge over the Neales River. We’ve camped here three times and will do so again. There is an absolutely massive amount of room at the Algebuckina Bridge Campground. It doesn’t matter how many campers are in there you’ll always be able to get a spot that feels like you’re on your own.
Drone Shot Of Our Campsite On Oodnadatta Track At Algebuckina Bridge
Algebuckina Waterhole (The Peake)
Seasonal waterhole camping area with scenic desert surroundings. Conditions vary depending on rainfall. We got a flat tyre getting into Algebuckina Waterhole in 2024 but it was easily plugged. There’s not a lot of room in here, I’d say half a dozen spots at most.
Oodnadatta Region Campsites
Oodnadatta Free Camp
Oodnadatta Free Camp is a council run free camp with basic facilities near town and walking access to the Pink Roadhouse.
Oodnadatta Pink Roadhouse Campground
Paid campground with toilets, showers and fuel access at the iconic Pink Roadhouse Campground.
Angle Pole Area Bush Camp
Angle Pole Bush Camp is an open desert camping area north of Oodnadatta with minimal facilities.
Kathleen Creek Campsite
Remote roadside bush camp with no facilities. Kathleen Creek is very quiet. It’s ideal.
Oolarinna Creek Campsite
Oolarinna Creek Campsite is a simple creek crossing camp suitable for self contained travellers.
Coongra Creek Campsite
Quiet bush camping area along the track with minimal infrastructure. Coongra Creek Campsite is an absolute ripper of a campsite. WikiCamps will tell you it’s on the left when travelling towards Marla however instead of going left head across the track and head in along the track on the right hand side. There’s an absolute mile of room and plenty of wood well back off the track. We’ve camped in here a few times.
Northern Section (Toward Marla)
Marla Travellers Rest
Full service stop at the northern end of the track with fuel, powered sites and amenities. Marla Travellers Rest is an ideal spot to camp up before or after the Oodnadatta Track.
Oodnadatta Track Campsite Types Explained
Across all our trips, campsites along the track generally fall into four categories:
Free Bush Camps
- No facilities
- Remote locations
- Best for self-sufficient travellers
- Examples: Algebuckina, Quilters Ruins, Duff Creek
Historic Railway Camps
- Old Ghan infrastructure
- Flat open camping areas
- Strong photography appeal
- Examples: Curdimurka, Beresford
Station / Paid Camps
- Toilets and showers
- Managed sites
- Examples: Coward Springs, Farina
Pub / Town Camps
- Fuel + food access
- Social atmosphere
- Examples: Marree, William Creek, Oodnadatta
Planning Notes (Based on Six Trips)
From our six trips along the Oodnadatta Track a few consistent patterns stand out:
- Camps near Coward Springs and William Creek are the busiest in peak season
- Free camps north of William Creek are generally quieter
- Weather will strongly influence campsite selection (you may change plans daily)
- Water availability and flies vary massively year to year
- Lake Eyre flooding events significantly increase traffic and campsite occupancy
- Oodnadatta Track Full Driving Guide
- Lake Eyre Travel Guide
- William Creek Travel Guide
- Best Free Camping South Australia Outback
Internal guide: Read the full Oodnadatta Track driving guide here
Oodnadatta Track Free Camping At Curdimurka Siding
FAQs
How many campsites are on the Oodnadatta Track?
Do you need a 4WD for these campsites?
Are free camps available?
Can caravans access these campsites?
Which campsite is the most popular?