Parachilna Gorge Campground

Right up at the northern tip of the Flinders Ranges is the Parachilna Gorge, a spectacular and dry gorge that runs from east to west – the road runs all the way from the township of Parachilna to Blinman.

The red dirt track takes you right along the bottom of steep cliffs and mountains dotted in foliage with a bunch of free campsites spread throughout the gorge, the main one (& probably the most stunning) is the Parachilna Gorge Campground.

Hear the Mountain Goats scaling the cliffs, Kangaroo’s grazing on the scarce vegetation and keep an eye out for the rare Yellow-footed Rock-wallabies.

The Parachilna Gorge Campground spreads for hundreds of metres with over a dozen individual spaces to set up camp. Although it seems like it’s only accessible by four-wheel drive, if you take it slow and easy, just about any car and caravan can make it in, otherwise camp across the road where there’s no high clearance required.

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There aren’t any amenities or facilities at Parachilna Gorge Campground, so you’ll need to be completely self-contained (have everything that you need), although just a short drive down the road is the Angorichina Tourist Village that has a shop and public toilets. Keep in mind, there isn’t any phone reception or data service at the campground either or throughout most of the gorge, you’ll need to climb up a tall hill or go for a drive to get some, likely most of the way to Parachilna or a few kilometres from Blinman where the mountains turn to plains.

Just about every little bit of land that can be camped on has a fire pit made by campers, but before using one, first check with the local tourist info centre in Blinman to be sure that there’s no danger of having a camp fire and that they are still permitted. While you’re talking to them, make sure to book a tour of the old Blinman Mine, it’s well worth it!