Best Camping in the Northern Territory

Experience the Territory under the stars. From fully serviced campgrounds near iconic landmarks to remote bush camping beside crocodile-free billabongs, camping in the NT is an adventure like nowhere else in Australia.

50 camping spots

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Coomalie Creek Caravan Park

Coomalie Creek Caravan Park is a campground in the lush tropical Top End, home to Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks, ancient wetlands, and some of Australia's most biodiverse landscapes. Fall asleep under some of the clearest night skies in Australia, wake to birdsong, and spend your days exploring the surrounding bush. Facilities vary — check ahead for availability and bookings during peak dry season.

67km·Top End

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Tjaynera Falls Bush Camp

Tjaynera Falls Bush Camp offers camping in the Northern Territory. Camping in the Territory is a genuine outback experience — campfires (where permitted), wildlife encounters, the Southern Cross overhead, and the kind of silence you can't find in the city. Facilities vary from basic bush camps to powered sites. Book ahead May-September (peak season).

150km·Top End

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Elsey RA

Elsey RA is a campground in the lush tropical Top End, home to Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks, ancient wetlands, and some of Australia's most biodiverse landscapes. Fall asleep under some of the clearest night skies in Australia, wake to birdsong, and spend your days exploring the surrounding bush. Facilities vary — check ahead for availability and bookings during peak dry season.

390km·Top End

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Tennant Creek Caravan Park

Tennant Creek Caravan Park is a campground in the Katherine region, gateway to spectacular gorge country, thermal hot springs, and the transition zone between the tropical Top End and the arid Red Centre. Fall asleep under some of the clearest night skies in Australia, wake to birdsong, and spend your days exploring the surrounding bush. Facilities vary — check ahead for availability and bookings during peak dry season.

874km·Katherine

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Red Lily Billabong Camp

Red Lily Billabong Camp offers camping in the Northern Territory. Camping in the Territory is a genuine outback experience — campfires (where permitted), wildlife encounters, the Southern Cross overhead, and the kind of silence you can't find in the city. Facilities vary from basic bush camps to powered sites. Book ahead May-September (peak season).

150km·Top End

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Leader Creek Fishing Camp

Camp at Leader Creek Fishing Camp in the Darwin region. Camping in the Territory is a genuine outback experience — campfires (where permitted), wildlife encounters, and the kind of silence you can't find in the city. just 38km from Darwin. Bring firewood (collection banned in most parks) and plenty of water.

38km·Darwin

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Timber Creek Caravan Park

Small town (230 people) on the Victoria Highway near Gregory National Park. Known for its Victoria River boat cruises and freshwater croc spotting. Last fuel before WA border.

580km·Katherine

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Kaltukatjara Campground

Kaltukatjara Campground is a campground in Australia's Red Centre, a vast desert landscape of ancient red rock gorges, sacred Aboriginal sites, and some of the most dramatic scenery on Earth. Fall asleep under some of the clearest night skies in Australia, wake to birdsong, and spend your days exploring the surrounding bush. Facilities vary — check ahead for availability and bookings during peak dry season.

1392km·Red Centre

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Glen Helen Homestead Lodge Campground

Camp at Glen Helen Homestead Lodge Campground in the Red Centre region. Camping in the Territory is a genuine outback experience — campfires (where permitted), wildlife encounters, and the kind of silence you can't find in the city. 1263km from Darwin. Bring firewood (collection banned in most parks) and plenty of water.

1263km·Red Centre

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Aurora Kakadu Lodge

Aurora Kakadu Lodge is where the Territory reveals itself. Camping here puts you right in the lush Top End — ancient Kakadu wetlands, thundering Litchfield waterfalls, and some of the most biodiverse landscapes on the planet. Whether you're in a swag under the stars or a full setup with powered sites, the experience is uniquely NT — wide open spaces, wildlife at your doorstep, and the kind of peace you simply cannot find in the city. Accessible and well-maintained, with facilities for most camping styles.

217km·Top End

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Merl Campground (Kakadu)

Merl Campground (Kakadu) is located within Kakadu National Park — Australia's largest national park and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Kakadu covers 20,000km² of wetlands, sandstone escarpments, and ancient Aboriginal rock art dating back 20,000+ years. This specific site offers a unique perspective on the park's incredible natural and cultural heritage.

250km·Top End

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Knott's Crossing Resort

Knott's Crossing Resort is where the Territory reveals itself. Camping here puts you right in the lush Top End — ancient Kakadu wetlands, thundering Litchfield waterfalls, and some of the most biodiverse landscapes on the planet. Whether you're in a swag under the stars or a full setup with powered sites, the experience is uniquely NT — wide open spaces, wildlife at your doorstep, and the kind of peace you simply cannot find in the city. Accessible and well-maintained, with facilities for most camping styles.

269km·Top End

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Lee Point Village Resort

Lee Point Village Resort is where the Territory reveals itself. Camping here puts you right in Darwin's tropical setting — think markets at sunset, waterfront dining, and the kind of multicultural energy that makes the Top End capital unlike anywhere else in Australia. Whether you're in a swag under the stars or a full setup with powered sites, the experience is uniquely NT — wide open spaces, wildlife at your doorstep, and the kind of peace you simply cannot find in the city. Accessible and well-maintained, with facilities for most camping styles.

14km·Darwin

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Oasis Tourist Park

Camp at Oasis Tourist Park in the Darwin region. Camping in the Territory is a genuine outback experience — campfires (where permitted), wildlife encounters, and the kind of silence you can't find in the city. just 19km from Darwin. Bring firewood (collection banned in most parks) and plenty of water.

19km·Darwin

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Hunt Park Camping Area

Hunt Park Camping Area is a campground in Australia's Red Centre, a vast desert landscape of ancient red rock gorges, sacred Aboriginal sites, and some of the most dramatic scenery on Earth. Fall asleep under some of the clearest night skies in Australia, wake to birdsong, and spend your days exploring the surrounding bush. Facilities vary — check ahead for availability and bookings during peak dry season.

1413km·Red Centre

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Biddlecombe Camp

Biddlecombe Camp is a campground in the lush tropical Top End, home to Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks, ancient wetlands, and some of Australia's most biodiverse landscapes. Fall asleep under some of the clearest night skies in Australia, wake to birdsong, and spend your days exploring the surrounding bush. Facilities vary — check ahead for availability and bookings during peak dry season.

263km·Top End

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Jasper gorge (Lupayi) Campground

Jasper gorge (Lupayi) Campground is where the Territory reveals itself. Camping here puts you right in Katherine's spectacular gorge country — where 13 sandstone gorges, thermal hot springs, and the transition from tropical to arid create landscapes that stop you in your tracks. Whether you're in a swag under the stars or a full setup with powered sites, the experience is uniquely NT — wide open spaces, wildlife at your doorstep, and the kind of peace you simply cannot find in the city. Accessible and well-maintained, with facilities for most camping styles.

397km·Katherine

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Edith Falls Campground

Edith Falls Campground offers camping in the Northern Territory. Camping in the Territory is a genuine outback experience — campfires (where permitted), wildlife encounters, the Southern Cross overhead, and the kind of silence you can't find in the city. Facilities vary from basic bush camps to powered sites. Book ahead May-September (peak season).

150km·Katherine

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Black Jungle Spring

Black Jungle Spring is where the Territory reveals itself. Camping here puts you right in the lush Top End — ancient Kakadu wetlands, thundering Litchfield waterfalls, and some of the most biodiverse landscapes on the planet. Whether you're in a swag under the stars or a full setup with powered sites, the experience is uniquely NT — wide open spaces, wildlife at your doorstep, and the kind of peace you simply cannot find in the city. Accessible and well-maintained, with facilities for most camping styles.

159km·Top End

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Florence Falls Campground

Florence Falls Campground offers camping in the Northern Territory. Camping in the Territory is a genuine outback experience — campfires (where permitted), wildlife encounters, the Southern Cross overhead, and the kind of silence you can't find in the city. Facilities vary from basic bush camps to powered sites. Book ahead May-September (peak season).

150km·Top End

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Ayers Rock Campground Overflow

Ayers Rock Campground Overflow is where the Territory reveals itself. Camping here puts you right in the Red Centre — vast desert landscapes of ancient red rock gorges, sacred Aboriginal sites, and skies so clear you can see the Milky Way with the naked eye. Whether you're in a swag under the stars or a full setup with powered sites, the experience is uniquely NT — wide open spaces, wildlife at your doorstep, and the kind of peace you simply cannot find in the city. It's remote, so carry supplies and fill up on fuel whenever you can.

1420km·Red Centre

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Kings Creek Station Campground

Kings Creek Station Campground offers camping and accommodation in the Red Centre region of the Northern Territory. Powered and unpowered sites, amenities block, and the kind of outback hospitality that makes Territory travel special. Book ahead during dry season (May-September) as parks fill quickly.

1500km·Red Centre

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Ochre Pits Rest Area

Ochre Pits Rest Area is a campground in Australia's Red Centre, a vast desert landscape of ancient red rock gorges, sacred Aboriginal sites, and some of the most dramatic scenery on Earth. Fall asleep under some of the clearest night skies in Australia, wake to birdsong, and spend your days exploring the surrounding bush. Facilities vary — check ahead for availability and bookings during peak dry season.

1271km·Red Centre

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North Bank

North Bank is where the Territory reveals itself. Camping here puts you right in the lush Top End — ancient Kakadu wetlands, thundering Litchfield waterfalls, and some of the most biodiverse landscapes on the planet. Whether you're in a swag under the stars or a full setup with powered sites, the experience is uniquely NT — wide open spaces, wildlife at your doorstep, and the kind of peace you simply cannot find in the city. Accessible and well-maintained, with facilities for most camping styles.

270km·Top End

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Yuelamu Roadside Stop

Camp at Yuelamu Roadside Stop in the Red Centre region. Camping in the Territory is a genuine outback experience — campfires (where permitted), wildlife encounters, and the kind of silence you can't find in the city. 1120km from Darwin. Bring firewood (collection banned in most parks) and plenty of water.

1120km·Red Centre

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Finke River Two Mile

Finke River Two Mile is where the Territory reveals itself. Camping here puts you right in the Red Centre — vast desert landscapes of ancient red rock gorges, sacred Aboriginal sites, and skies so clear you can see the Milky Way with the naked eye. Whether you're in a swag under the stars or a full setup with powered sites, the experience is uniquely NT — wide open spaces, wildlife at your doorstep, and the kind of peace you simply cannot find in the city. It's remote, so carry supplies and fill up on fuel whenever you can.

1261km·Red Centre

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Gravel Pit Camp

Gravel Pit Camp is a campground in the Katherine region, gateway to spectacular gorge country, thermal hot springs, and the transition zone between the tropical Top End and the arid Red Centre. Fall asleep under some of the clearest night skies in Australia, wake to birdsong, and spend your days exploring the surrounding bush. Facilities vary — check ahead for availability and bookings during peak dry season.

740km·Katherine

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Spring Creek Yard Camp

Spring Creek Yard Camp is a campground in the Katherine region, gateway to spectacular gorge country, thermal hot springs, and the transition zone between the tropical Top End and the arid Red Centre. Fall asleep under some of the clearest night skies in Australia, wake to birdsong, and spend your days exploring the surrounding bush. Facilities vary — check ahead for availability and bookings during peak dry season.

406km·Katherine

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Adelaide River Inn

Camp at Adelaide River Inn in the Top End region. Camping in the Territory is a genuine outback experience — campfires (where permitted), wildlife encounters, and the kind of silence you can't find in the city. 91km from Darwin (about 1h drive). Bring firewood (collection banned in most parks) and plenty of water.

91km·Top End

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Victoria River Roadhouse

Victoria River Roadhouse is a campground in the Katherine region, gateway to spectacular gorge country, thermal hot springs, and the transition zone between the tropical Top End and the arid Red Centre. Fall asleep under some of the clearest night skies in Australia, wake to birdsong, and spend your days exploring the surrounding bush. Facilities vary — check ahead for availability and bookings during peak dry season.

352km·Katherine

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Hayes Creek Wayside Inn

Hayes Creek Wayside Inn is where the Territory reveals itself. Camping here puts you right in the lush Top End — ancient Kakadu wetlands, thundering Litchfield waterfalls, and some of the most biodiverse landscapes on the planet. Whether you're in a swag under the stars or a full setup with powered sites, the experience is uniquely NT — wide open spaces, wildlife at your doorstep, and the kind of peace you simply cannot find in the city. Accessible and well-maintained, with facilities for most camping styles.

141km·Top End

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Daly River Crossing

Daly River Crossing is a campground in the lush tropical Top End, home to Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks, ancient wetlands, and some of Australia's most biodiverse landscapes. Fall asleep under some of the clearest night skies in Australia, wake to birdsong, and spend your days exploring the surrounding bush. Facilities vary — check ahead for availability and bookings during peak dry season.

146km·Top End

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Attack Creek (Stuart Monument)

Camp at Attack Creek (Stuart Monument) in the Katherine region. Camping in the Territory is a genuine outback experience — campfires (where permitted), wildlife encounters, and the kind of silence you can't find in the city. 810km from Darwin. Bring firewood (collection banned in most parks) and plenty of water.

810km·Katherine

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Walker Creek Campground (Litchfield)

Walker Creek Campground (Litchfield) is located in or near Litchfield National Park — the Top End's most accessible national park, just 1.5 hours from Darwin. Known for its stunning waterfalls, croc-free swimming holes, and magnetic termite mounds, Litchfield is a must-visit for any Territory traveller.

120km·Top End

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Surprise Creek Camping

Surprise Creek Camping offers camping in the Northern Territory. Camping in the Territory is a genuine outback experience — campfires (where permitted), wildlife encounters, the Southern Cross overhead, and the kind of silence you can't find in the city. Facilities vary from basic bush camps to powered sites. Book ahead May-September (peak season).

150km·Top End

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October Creek Rest Area

Camp at October Creek Rest Area in the Katherine region. Camping in the Territory is a genuine outback experience — campfires (where permitted), wildlife encounters, and the kind of silence you can't find in the city. 633km from Darwin. Bring firewood (collection banned in most parks) and plenty of water.

633km·Katherine

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Bridge Creek Rest Area

Camp at Bridge Creek Rest Area in the Top End region. Camping in the Territory is a genuine outback experience — campfires (where permitted), wildlife encounters, and the kind of silence you can't find in the city. 119km from Darwin (about 1h drive). Bring firewood (collection banned in most parks) and plenty of water.

119km·Top End

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Coomalie Creek

Coomalie Creek is where the Territory reveals itself. Camping here puts you right in the lush Top End — ancient Kakadu wetlands, thundering Litchfield waterfalls, and some of the most biodiverse landscapes on the planet. Whether you're in a swag under the stars or a full setup with powered sites, the experience is uniquely NT — wide open spaces, wildlife at your doorstep, and the kind of peace you simply cannot find in the city. Accessible and well-maintained, with facilities for most camping styles.

68km·Top End

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Reedy Creek Campground

Reedy Creek Campground is where the Territory reveals itself. Camping here puts you right in the Red Centre — vast desert landscapes of ancient red rock gorges, sacred Aboriginal sites, and skies so clear you can see the Milky Way with the naked eye. Whether you're in a swag under the stars or a full setup with powered sites, the experience is uniquely NT — wide open spaces, wildlife at your doorstep, and the kind of peace you simply cannot find in the city. It's remote, so carry supplies and fill up on fuel whenever you can.

1317km·Red Centre

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Ross River

Ross River is a campground in Australia's Red Centre, a vast desert landscape of ancient red rock gorges, sacred Aboriginal sites, and some of the most dramatic scenery on Earth. Fall asleep under some of the clearest night skies in Australia, wake to birdsong, and spend your days exploring the surrounding bush. Facilities vary — check ahead for availability and bookings during peak dry season.

1296km·Red Centre

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Edith Falls (Leliyn) Campground - Nitmiluk NP

Edith Falls (Leliyn) Campground - Nitmiluk NP is where the Territory reveals itself. Camping here puts you right in the lush Top End — ancient Kakadu wetlands, thundering Litchfield waterfalls, and some of the most biodiverse landscapes on the planet. Whether you're in a swag under the stars or a full setup with powered sites, the experience is uniquely NT — wide open spaces, wildlife at your doorstep, and the kind of peace you simply cannot find in the city. Accessible and well-maintained, with facilities for most camping styles.

240km·Top End

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Kings Creek Station

Kings Creek Station is a campground in Australia's Red Centre, a vast desert landscape of ancient red rock gorges, sacred Aboriginal sites, and some of the most dramatic scenery on Earth. Fall asleep under some of the clearest night skies in Australia, wake to birdsong, and spend your days exploring the surrounding bush. Facilities vary — check ahead for availability and bookings during peak dry season.

1332km·Red Centre

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King River Rest Area

King River Rest Area is a campground in the lush tropical Top End, home to Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks, ancient wetlands, and some of Australia's most biodiverse landscapes. Fall asleep under some of the clearest night skies in Australia, wake to birdsong, and spend your days exploring the surrounding bush. Facilities vary — check ahead for availability and bookings during peak dry season.

310km·Top End

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Surprise Creek Falls

Surprise Creek Falls is where the Territory reveals itself. Camping here puts you right in the lush Top End — ancient Kakadu wetlands, thundering Litchfield waterfalls, and some of the most biodiverse landscapes on the planet. Whether you're in a swag under the stars or a full setup with powered sites, the experience is uniquely NT — wide open spaces, wildlife at your doorstep, and the kind of peace you simply cannot find in the city. Accessible and well-maintained, with facilities for most camping styles.

105km·Top End

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Bullita Homestead Campground

Camp at Bullita Homestead Campground in the Katherine region. Camping in the Territory is a genuine outback experience — campfires (where permitted), wildlife encounters, and the kind of silence you can't find in the city. 408km from Darwin. Bring firewood (collection banned in most parks) and plenty of water.

408km·Katherine

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Charley Creek Rest Area

Camp at Charley Creek Rest Area in the Red Centre region. Camping in the Territory is a genuine outback experience — campfires (where permitted), wildlife encounters, and the kind of silence you can't find in the city. 1222km from Darwin. Bring firewood (collection banned in most parks) and plenty of water.

1222km·Red Centre

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Curtin Springs Wayside Inn & Cattle Stat

Camp at Curtin Springs Wayside Inn & Cattle Stat in the Red Centre region. Camping in the Territory is a genuine outback experience — campfires (where permitted), wildlife encounters, and the kind of silence you can't find in the city. 1432km from Darwin. Bring firewood (collection banned in most parks) and plenty of water.

1432km·Red Centre

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Devils Marbles Campground

Devils Marbles Campground is where the Territory reveals itself. Camping here puts you right in the remote Barkly Tableland — genuine outback country where cattle stations span horizons, ancient rock formations dot the desert, and the stars are brighter than you've ever seen. Whether you're in a swag under the stars or a full setup with powered sites, the experience is uniquely NT — wide open spaces, wildlife at your doorstep, and the kind of peace you simply cannot find in the city. It's remote, so carry supplies and fill up on fuel whenever you can.

972km·Barkly

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Wunara Store Rest Area

Wunara Store Rest Area is a campground in the Katherine region, gateway to spectacular gorge country, thermal hot springs, and the transition zone between the tropical Top End and the arid Red Centre. Fall asleep under some of the clearest night skies in Australia, wake to birdsong, and spend your days exploring the surrounding bush. Facilities vary — check ahead for availability and bookings during peak dry season.

1038km·Katherine

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Campsite 8

Camp at Campsite 8 in the Top End region. Camping in the Territory is a genuine outback experience — campfires (where permitted), wildlife encounters, and the kind of silence you can't find in the city. 71km from Darwin (about 1h drive). Bring firewood (collection banned in most parks) and plenty of water.

71km·Top End