Best Campgrounds in Katherine, Northern Territory

Discover the best campgrounds in the Katherineregion of Australia's Northern Territory. Browse ratings, distances, and insider tips.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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East Baines Camp

East Baines 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.

451km·Katherine

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Limestone Gorge Campground

Camp at Limestone Gorge 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. 402km from Darwin. Bring firewood (collection banned in most parks) and plenty of water.

402km·Katherine

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Renner Springs Desert Inn

Renner Springs Desert Inn 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.

724km·Katherine

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Robinson River Crossing

Camp at Robinson River Crossing 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. 803km from Darwin. Bring firewood (collection banned in most parks) and plenty of water.

803km·Katherine

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Paperbark Yard Campground

Paperbark Yard Campground 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.

490km·Katherine

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Knotts Crossing Resort Katherine

Knotts Crossing Resort Katherine offers camping and accommodation in the Katherine 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.

320km·Katherine

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Top Humbert Yard

Camp at Top Humbert Yard 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. 444km from Darwin. Bring firewood (collection banned in most parks) and plenty of water.

444km·Katherine

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East Baines Crossing

East Baines Crossing 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.

395km·Katherine

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Drovers Rest

Drovers Rest 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.

387km·Katherine

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Frewena Rest Area

Camp at Frewena 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. 915km from Darwin. Bring firewood (collection banned in most parks) and plenty of water.

915km·Katherine

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Outback Caravan Park

Outback 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.

875km·Katherine

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Butterfly Springs

Camp at Butterfly Springs 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. 609km from Darwin. Bring firewood (collection banned in most parks) and plenty of water.

609km·Katherine

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Lorella Springs Wilderness Park

Camp at Lorella Springs Wilderness Park 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. 631km from Darwin. Bring firewood (collection banned in most parks) and plenty of water.

631km·Katherine

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Caravan Park

Caravan Park 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.

430km·Katherine

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Nitmiluk Gorge Campground

Nitmiluk Gorge 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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Mataranka Stockyard Camp

Mataranka Stockyard 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·Katherine

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Matt Wilson campground / Gulim Campground

Camp at Matt Wilson campground / Gulim 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. 338km from Darwin. Bring firewood (collection banned in most parks) and plenty of water.

338km·Katherine

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Batten Creek

Batten Creek 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.

675km·Katherine

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Goanna Creek Rest Area

Goanna Creek Rest Area 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. It's remote, so carry supplies and fill up on fuel whenever you can.

678km·Katherine

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Towns River

Towns River 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. It's remote, so carry supplies and fill up on fuel whenever you can.

552km·Katherine

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Longreach Waterhole

Longreach Waterhole 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. It's remote, so carry supplies and fill up on fuel whenever you can.

639km·Katherine

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Dunmarra Wayside Inn

Camp at Dunmarra Wayside Inn 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. 544km from Darwin. Bring firewood (collection banned in most parks) and plenty of water.

544km·Katherine

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Hi-Way Inn Caravan Park

Camp at Hi 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. 508km from Darwin. Bring firewood (collection banned in most parks) and plenty of water.

508km·Katherine

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Cox River

Camp at Cox River 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. 581km from Darwin. Bring firewood (collection banned in most parks) and plenty of water.

581km·Katherine

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Little River RA

Little River RA 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.

699km·Katherine

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Bullwaddy Rest Area

Bullwaddy 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.

572km·Katherine

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Big Horse Creek Campground - Gregory National Park

Big Horse Creek Campground - Gregory National Park 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.

353km·Katherine

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Warloch Rest Area

Warloch 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.

394km·Katherine

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Saddle Creek

Camp at Saddle Creek 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. 412km from Darwin. Bring firewood (collection banned in most parks) and plenty of water.

412km·Katherine

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Top Springs Roadhouse Caravan Park

Top Springs Roadhouse 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.

465km·Katherine

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Ivanhoe Village Caravan Resort

Ivanhoe Village Caravan Resort — campsite in the Katherine region, 433km from Darwin. A remote outback camping experience under some of the clearest skies on Earth. Carry all supplies and water. The NT offers everything from serviced caravan parks to wild bush camping beside billabongs. Dry season (May–Oct) offers the best conditions.

433km·Katherine

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Limmen Bight Campground

Limmen Bight Campground 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.

595km·Katherine

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Barkly Homestead Roadhouse

Barkly Homestead Roadhouse 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. It's remote, so carry supplies and fill up on fuel whenever you can.

966km·Katherine

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Seven Emus Station Camp

Seven Emus Station 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.

793km·Katherine

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Lake Argyle Resort

Lake Argyle Resort — campsite in the Katherine region, 465km from Darwin. A remote outback camping experience under some of the clearest skies on Earth. Carry all supplies and water. The NT offers everything from serviced caravan parks to wild bush camping beside billabongs. Dry season (May–Oct) offers the best conditions.

465km·Katherine

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Borroloola Fishing Club Campground

Camp at Borroloola Fishing Club 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. 719km from Darwin. Bring firewood (collection banned in most parks) and plenty of water.

719km·Katherine

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Kalkaringi Caravan Park

Kalkaringi Caravan Park 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. It's remote, so carry supplies and fill up on fuel whenever you can.

554km·Katherine

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Southern Lost City

Camp at Southern Lost City 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. 621km from Darwin. Bring firewood (collection banned in most parks) and plenty of water.

621km·Katherine

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Gravel Pit

Gravel Pit 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.

351km·Katherine