Free Camping spots

Thanks for your help, just wondering why you decided the National Park instead of Adels Grove, have heard so many conflicting comments, uncertain which way to go. So any more info you can pass our way would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks Bob for that great information, will check out the sites on line, its given up some great options. Thanks again !

Another spot, south of Dajarra, at Sulieman Ck would be good. Probably just before you cross the bridge, heading south.

Bob

We choose Adel's Grove (both are unpowered) because we have a big tow vehicle and caravan, and didn't know if we would get into a site in the National Park. All the harder when you have to book on line without seeing the sites first. A bit after the main peak season, we had are whole circle to ourselves at Adel's.

Walking past the NP camping, we wouldn't have fitted in, and it seemed crowded with everyone on top of each other. It is a lovely site, overlooking Duwadarri Waterhole so either choice will be good.

Hi Will

As you say it comes down to personal choice, but here are a few things at Adels Grove that you will not find at Lawn Hill.



There is nothing more enjoyable at the end of a great day than sitting around a campfire, either for cooking ( as we did ) or just to add to the ambience of the area.



You will find the very helpful staff at Adels Grove so helpful and nothing is a problem for them. On the other hand, try to find a Ranger at Lawn Hill.....best of luck. Of the four days that we visited the National Park, their was only a Ranger on duty at the information centre for 2 hours on one day only, so bad luck if you need to ask them a question.



Unlike the National Park, Lawn Hill has a designated swimming area in the Lawn Hill Creek, complete with a pontoon to lay back and enjoy the beauty of the area. The swimming area in the National park were less inviting compared to this great place.



At Lawn Hill the only safe place for young children in the place where you hire the kayaks, compared to the unreal area under the canopy of the tress at Adels Grove.

These are just some reason why we loved Adels Grove and we can not wait until our next visit.

Enjoy your stay.



Cheers



Stephen

Hi Stephen
Thanks so much for the information, wondering the photos you sent, are these the only areas where you can swim, or can you swim where ever. Did you bring firewood in with you, is there lots of walking trials around Adels Grove or the majority of the walking in the National Park. We are heading up end of May/early June - 2 x caravans and 2 x roof top tents. Our caravan is off road 17.5ft being towed by a Hilux, so I am not certain if we would fit in the national park designated areas of max 12metres. Any more info would be great, looking to book in the next couple of weeks. thanks heaps
Leanne

Hi Leanne

Firstly you will never regret going to Lawn Hill and it is just a magic place.

Seeing that you are going in a group of 4, I doubt that you would get into the National Park and all being together. The booking system is a complete joke to say the least and when we were there, we met one very unhappy camper that did the right thing, booked his site online for the National Park, gets to his site and there was another camper there. Seeing that there were no Rangers on site, they got into a heated argument and the camper refused to leave, basically stating bad luck, he was there first. The guy that booked then came to Adels Grove, had a lot bigger site, but was still fuming about the so called booing system.

We collected small amounts of wood each day for our fire and was not an issue, as there was lots of wood on the way to the National Park. The 4 main walking trails are in the National Park and are well worth the time to do them all, as we did one walk every day. Swimming at the National Park is not as good as Adels Grove, with the exception of Indarri Falls which is great.

You must do the Kayak paddle at the National Park and make sure you go to the second level after the falls. It is just a great place to visit and do not rush your stay there. The best way to drive in would be via Gregory and that way you will have less than 40 kilometres of reasonable dirt roads.

Enjoy your trip and looking forward to hearing of your visit there.



Cheers



Stephen

Here are some more images that will show you what there is to see.

Thanks so much Stephen, we have decided to stay at Adels Grove, have just booked our sites at the Grove. Photos look awesome and cant wait for our holiday, will let you know how we go. Thanks again :)

Hi Leanne

Not sure if you know or have been told, but there are two seperate places to stay at Adels Grove.

The photo of our camp was taken in the generator section, only for the fact is that we wanted as much possible sun for our solar to keep the campers battery topped up. Very few people used a generator and they have strict hours on when you can use it anyway.

The Grove on the other hand is like camping in a tropical forrest with very little sun.

As long as you know what you are after, you will know what to expect.

You will be 110% satisfied with your stay at Adels and it is only a short slow drive to the National Park ( no more than 15 minutes from memory )

Here are a few images of what it is like camping in the Grove. If you are real lucky, you may even get a site right on the edge of Lawn Hill Creek.


Cheers



Stephen

We also chose the generator area, and picked a spot with the least shade for our panels, rather than the shady Grove. It was still partly shaded but enough sun during the day while we were out walking/swimming/kayaking in the Park.