🌿 A ripper spot for a family camp or caravan arvo, with friendly staff and grassy sites!

Adare Camp and Caravan Park McCracken - Family Camping with Activities - Main park image showing the beautiful facilities and surroundings

Adare Camp and Caravan Park in McCracken offers a classic camping experience with grassy sites and organised facilities. It's popular for school camps and family stays, featuring fun activities for kids and a quiet location. While the amenities like bathrooms and dorms have mixed reviews, the friendly staff and spacious camping areas stand out. This spot suits families and groups looking for an outdoor getaway with organised activities, though some visitors noted issues with food and cleanliness. Best for those who enjoy camping and caravan stays with kids and want a simple, natural setting.

📍 Park Information

📍 Address	20 Wattle Dr, McCracken SA 5211, Australia
📞 Phone	+61 8 8552 1657
🌐 Website	Website
⭐ Rating	4.2/5 (144 reviews)
🏙️ City	McCracken
🗺️ Coordinates	Google Map Link
🏗️ Facilities	parking public toilets bbq picnic shelter

🕐 Opening Hours

Opening hours information is not available. Many national and state parks are open 24/7, but visitor centers
and facilities may have specific hours.

⭐ What Makes This Park Special

Family Camping and Activities for the Kids ✅

This place is a solid choice for families and school groups keen on camping with activities. Multiple reviews mention fun organised activities for the kids, making it a cool spot for year 7 camps and family groups. While some found the activities a bit forced, the overall vibe is that the kids have plenty to do, which is a win for parents wanting to keep young ones entertained during their stay. The grassy camping sites give kids space to run around and enjoy the outdoors. Just pack your patience for the occasional weather hiccup or busy bathroom times.

Facilities and Friendly Staff to Make Your Stay Easier 🚗

Guests appreciate the friendly and helpful staff, especially shoutouts to Sheena/Shina for top-notch service. The park offers clean and organised facilities including parking, public toilets, bbq areas, and picnic shelters. However, some reviews mention bathrooms can get full and not always spotless, so it’s good to plan your loo breaks. The quiet location adds to the convenience for a peaceful arvo or brekkie outdoors. It’s worth noting the park is mainly open during long weekends and school holidays, so booking ahead is a smart move.

Things to Keep in Mind When Visiting ⚠️

Several reviews raise concerns about food quality, with mentions of raw chicken, tasteless meals, and even possible food poisoning, so bringing your own grub might be a safer bet. Cleanliness in dorms and bathrooms also got mixed feedback—some found mold and black marks, and bathrooms sometimes smelly or crowded. Noise at night was reported by a few, with banging sounds disturbing sleep. If you’re after a fancy or spotless stay, this might not be your top pick, but for families after a simple camping experience with activities, it’s still worth considering.

💬 What Visitors Are Saying

I went here on a school camp (year 7). I will say that the activities are fun and it’s a cool place.
Excellent caravan park. Good clean facilities. Quiet location.
Amazing place to camp! Great grassy sites and amenities.
The staff is very friendly especially Shina, the place is clean and organised.
Bathrooms were always full and not very clean. Food was average and the staff were for the most part good.
If i had the choice I would put no stars this place is horrible i was served raw chicken and the dorms were horrible.
Bathroom fan was always on and the window was always open and there was no drain in the bathroom and it smelt.
Too bad it’s only open long weekends and school holidays.
They had raw chicken and everything was horrible even for the gluten free and diary free was horrible.
One of the best Camp site in Adelaide….