Camping on Private and Public Land

Camping is allowed in a licensed caravan park or camping grounds, and approved RC campsites within Hindmarsh Shire Council. If you wish to camp anywhere else you may require a permit.

Camping on Private Property

Hindmarsh Municipal Local Law, Part 2 Division 9.1-9.2)

Do I need a permit to camp on private property?

An owner or occupier of any land must not occupy, place or use a tent, caravan or annex on any land without a Permit.

This does not apply to:

• the storage of a caravan or similar facility on any land;
• any occupation, placement or use permitted by or under the Residential Tenancies (Caravan Parks and Movable Dwellings Registration and Standards) Regulations 1999; and
• the reasonable use of the tent, caravan or annex for periods of no more than three (3) months in a calendar year in association with the use of the land on which it is located and providing the use of the tent, caravan or annex is not for commercial gain. 

How do I apply for a Permit to camp on private property?

To apply for a Permit to camp on private property, you will need to complete an Application for Permit to Camp on Private Land. Click below to apply:

Application for Permit to Camp on Private Land(PDF, 166KB)

Camping on Roads, Public Places or Council Land

Hindmarsh Municipal Local Law, Part 2 Division 9.3-9.6)

Unless you have a Permit, you must not:

• occupy or use any road, Council land or public place for camping; and
• keep, erect or place any tent, caravan or annex on any road, Council land or in a public place.

This does not apply to:

• camping on land which is a permitted use under the Planning Scheme;
• land designated as being, or set aside for use as a camping area and the use is authorised under the Residential Tenancies (Caravan Parks and Movable Dwellings Registration and Standards) Regulations 1999; and
• camping on any road, Council land or public place in non-township areas where Council has designated that overnight camping is permitted.