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Camping near Darwin.
15 places within 40 km of Darwin, NT, from open data and government lists.
There are 15 places to camp or stop within 40 km of Darwin: 10 caravan parks and 5 campsites. The nearest campsite or caravan park on record is Hidden Valley Tourist Park, 8.7 km from the centre. 0 are recorded as free and 1 as paid. Details come from OpenStreetMap, each dated and labelled.
Open data and government lists, each place dated and labelled by its source. Checked in person by Trek Eleven: 0 of 15. A place on this page is a suggestion until someone has been there. How we check.
At a glance
| Type | Places | Recorded as free | Toilets recorded | Drinking water recorded | Dump point recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caravan parks | 10 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Campsites | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| All 15 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
0 record no fee, 1 records a fee, and 14 do not say. Recorded as free is what a list says: it is not a promise that camping is allowed, so read the signs and the land manager's rules. Free camping in the Northern Territory: the official rules.
| Type | Mapped | Nearest to the centre |
|---|---|---|
| Dump points | 2 | 6.8 km |
| Drinking water | 156 | 0.2 km |
| Toilets | 120 | 0.1 km |
| Showers | 31 | 1.0 km |
Where people camp near Darwin
Most campers head to Litchfield National Park, a popular day trip from Darwin that also has six designated campgrounds.
- Central Valley, Florence Falls, Walker Creek and Wangi Falls: the main campgrounds.
- Surprise Creek Falls and Tjaynera Falls (Sandy Creek Falls): 4WD access only.
You must book and pay online before you go, because payment isn't taken at the park. Fees depend on each campground's category.
When to go
Darwin is hot all year. At Darwin Airport, January averages a top of 31.8°C and a low of 24.9°C, while July is 30.7°C and 19.3°C. Most rain falls from December to March, and January is the wettest month at about 432 mm. July is the driest at about 1 mm (Bureau of Meteorology). Campground hosts are on site at Florence Falls, Wangi Falls and Tjaynera Falls from May to September, the dry-season peak.
Good to know
- Fire bans and alerts: check Secure NT, which carries alerts from NT Fire and Rescue Service and Bushfires NT, plus the NT Fire Incident map.
- In Litchfield, keep fires in the designated fire pits, boil all water before drinking and take your rubbish with you, as bins aren't provided.
- Pets, generators and fireworks aren't allowed in the park.
Planning questions about camping near Darwin
Can I book a Litchfield campsite when I arrive?
No. NT Parks says to book and pay online before you go, as you can't pay at the park.
Can I take my dog camping in Litchfield?
No. Pets aren't allowed in the park.
Which Litchfield campgrounds need a 4WD?
Surprise Creek Falls and Tjaynera Falls (Sandy Creek Falls).
Where do I check for bushfires around Darwin?
Secure NT lists current alerts and links to the NT Fire Incident map.
Sources for the notes on Darwin
These notes come from the official pages below, written up in our own words. We read each page on 29 October 2026; each source shows its own date. Rules, fees and conditions change, so open the page itself before you rely on it. Trek Eleven has not visited the places named in these notes.
- Camping and accommodation in Litchfield National ParkNorthern Territory Government (nt.gov.au). Checked . The page's code records a last updated date of 3 December 2024.
- Bushfires alertsSecure NT, Northern Territory Government. Checked . The page shows a last updated date of 17 September 2026.
- Climate statistics for Darwin AirportBureau of Meteorology. Checked . The page shows no date.
15 plotted
Coastline (simplified): Natural Earth. © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Distances are straight-line from the centre of Darwin, not driving distances. Every fact comes from the source record. Where a fact is missing, we leave it out.
Showing 15 of 15 places
Caravan parks and campsites
Campsites and caravan parks you can drive to. Sources in this group: OpenStreetMap, each dated on its entry.
Hidden Valley Tourist Park
OpenStreetMap record last edited 23 March 2019. View on OpenStreetMap.
Malak Caravan Park
OpenStreetMap record last edited 3 July 2024. View on OpenStreetMap.
Robbie Robins Reserve
OpenStreetMap record last edited 17 August 2021. View on OpenStreetMap.
Lee Point Village Resort
OpenStreetMap record last edited 12 September 2026. View on OpenStreetMap.
Oasis Tourist Park
OpenStreetMap record last edited 12 September 2026. View on OpenStreetMap.
BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park
- Fee Recorded as paid
- Toilets Yes
- Drinking water Yes
- Power Yes
- Dump point Yes
OpenStreetMap record last edited 12 September 2026. View on OpenStreetMap.
Darwin Boomerand Motel and Caravan Park
OpenStreetMap record last edited 3 February 2013. View on OpenStreetMap.
Coolalinga Caravan Park
OpenStreetMap record last edited 5 January 2019. View on OpenStreetMap.
Fishers Rest
OpenStreetMap record last edited 25 October 2019. View on OpenStreetMap.
Crab Claw Island Resort
OpenStreetMap record last edited 12 February 2017. View on OpenStreetMap.
Tumbling Waters Holiday Park
- Toilets Yes
OpenStreetMap record last edited 2 June 2023. View on OpenStreetMap.
Campsite near Crab Claw Island
OpenStreetMap record last edited 12 February 2017. View on OpenStreetMap.
Hughes Airfield
OpenStreetMap record last edited 3 July 2012. View on OpenStreetMap.
Darwin River Tavern
OpenStreetMap record last edited 14 August 2026. View on OpenStreetMap.
Leader Creek Fishing Camp
OpenStreetMap record last edited 3 July 2012. View on OpenStreetMap.
Questions about camping near Darwin
Are any places near Darwin recorded as free?
0 of the 15 places within 40 km are recorded as free and 1 as paid. The other 14 do not say. Recorded as free is what a list says, not a promise that camping is allowed there. Free camping in the Northern Territory: the official rules.
Where is the nearest dump point to Darwin?
The nearest dump point on record is 6.8 km from the centre of Darwin, in OpenStreetMap (last edited March 2024). 2 are mapped within 40 km. Check that it is open, and who may use it, before you drive there.
Are there caravan parks near Darwin?
Yes. 10 are on record within 40 km, and the nearest is Hidden Valley Tourist Park, 8.7 km from the centre. Ask the park about powered sites and vans before you book.
What “unverified suggestion” means
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Check before you go
Roads, fire bans, park closures and weather change quickly. The official warnings in the app can be late, and this website does not show them. Check these official sources before you travel.
- Road Report NTRoad closures and conditions
- Bushfires NTFire incidents and warnings
- NT parks: is it open?Park closures
- Kakadu National ParkPark conditions
- Bureau of Meteorology warningsStorms, floods and fire weather
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