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One of South Australia’s most popular campgrounds - Mambray Creek at Mount Remarkable National Park - is reopening after a major $2.5 million upgrade.

Situated near Melrose in the Mid North, the upgraded campground now offers new picnic furniture, hot water showers and larger sites among new amenities.

 The works have modernised the much-loved campground, which was built in the 1980s, while retaining the feel and experience that makes it one of SA’s favourites.

Campers and caravaners will have access to 49 camping sites, including 11 double sites and four drive-through sites, within the main campground.

The upgrades include:

• Two fully accessible shower blocks, each with six hot water showers and five toilets, and a 4-cubicle toilet block for day visitors
• Larger campsites, improved caravan, motorhome and campervans access
• Camp kitchen with food preparation and dishwashing facilities
• New day visitor area
• New picnic furniture and shelters throughout the site.

Mambray Creek is the most visited SA campground managed by National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), averaging about 11,000 bookings each year.

In addition to the Mambray Creek, nine campsites were upgraded at nearby Baroota Ruins campground including three double campsites and one triple campsite.

The projects was funded by the Australian Government in partnership with the South Australian Government and supported by Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife.

The Australian Government funding, totalling $5 million for the entire Remarkable Southern Flinders project – also supported projects in Mount Remarkable National Park, such as the 38km Epic Mountain Bike Trail and 20km of new trails at Willowie.

Other partners include Regional Development Australia, Yorke and Mid North Council, District Council of Mount Remarkable, Port Pirie Regional Council, Northern Areas Council and the Nukunu Wapma Thura Aboriginal Corporation.

Campsites at other popular parks – including Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park, Murray River National Park and Beachport Conservation Park – are filling up fast, so make sure to visit parks.sa.gov.au/find-a-park to find dozens of other great sites.

Ian Darbyshire, Chief Executive Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife enthused “we are thrilled to be leading a collaboration of a number of organisations including the Australian Government, South Australian Government, Regional Development Australia Yorke and Mid North, District Council of Mount Remarkable, Port Pirie Regional Council, Northern Areas Council and the Nukunu Wapma Thura Aboriginal Corporation to deliver such a wonderful outcome.

“This work will not only ensure that many people will be able to enjoy the national park for many more years to come, but also critically protects our native flora and fauna and contributes positively to Australia’s biodiversity outcomes.”

More information at www.parks.sa.gov.au/find-a-park

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