| Cost | See Camps App |
|---|---|
| Location | 15km NE of Minnipa, SA |
| Pet Friendly | Yes – on lead at all times (working cattle farm, fox baits present) |
| Campfires | Communal firepit available |
| Facilities | Flushing toilet, communal firepit, walking access to Pildappa Rock |
| Vehicle Access | Access via Rock Reserve loop road |
| In Camps App | Yes – Check for current details |
SA’s Pildappa Rock reopens after upgrades and you can now camp nearby at NEW Pildappa Park Campground.
The new site is on private land close by and was unable to open sooner due to the dry dusty conditions. The owners have waited patiently for a drop of rain to settle the area down so they could get the road ready, and it is now open.
Access is via the Rock Reserve. There is a loop around the Rock and the road to the campground leads off that loop.
The camp is a large bush paddock and offers a flushing toilet, and communal firepit. There is walking access back to Pildappa Rock. The 400m climb to the summit is best enjoyed at sunrise and sunset and you’ll be rewarded with views to the Gawler Ranges.
As this is a working farm with cattle, pets are permitted but must be on lead all the times, as there are also fox baits in the area.
Around 15 km NE of Minnipa, Pildappa Rock is open so please come enjoy a day visit. The new walking trail around the base of rock is a beautiful, easy 1.4km walk.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pildappa Park Campground located?
The campground is on private land near Pildappa Rock, approximately 15km northeast of Minnipa in South Australia. Access is via the Rock Reserve loop road.
Can I bring my dog to Pildappa Park Campground?
Yes, pets are permitted but must be kept on lead at all times. This is a working cattle farm and there are fox baits in the area for safety reasons.
What facilities are available at the campground?
The campground offers a flushing toilet and a communal firepit. It’s set in a large bush paddock with walking access back to Pildappa Rock.
How do I access the campground?
Access is via the Rock Reserve. There’s a loop road around Pildappa Rock and the road to the campground leads off that loop.
What can I do at Pildappa Rock?
You can enjoy a 1.4km easy walking trail around the base of the rock, or tackle the 400m climb to the summit. The summit is best enjoyed at sunrise and sunset for views across to the Gawler Ranges.
Why did the campground take time to open?
The campground is on private land and the owners waited for rain to settle the dry, dusty conditions before they could prepare the access road properly.
Is Pildappa Rock itself open to visitors?
Yes, Pildappa Rock has reopened after recent upgrades and welcomes day visitors as well as campers staying at the nearby campground.
What type of camping is available?
It’s bush camping in a large paddock on a working farm. Check the Camps App for current booking details and costs.
