Murray Lagoon Campground is located in the Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park. It is a newly constructed campground with excellent facilities. It is a great location from which to explore the south coast of Kangaroo Island. The famous Seal Bay is easily accessed from the campground.
Activities in the area include exploring the south coast, bush walking, bird watching and stargazing. The well-spaced sites allow for a relaxing stay.
The campground is located 40km by road from Kingscote via Seagers Rd. Seagers Rd is unsealed but suitable for all vehicles.
Toilets are provided, and grey water must be contained.
Pets are not allowed at this campground.
You must book this campground on the National Parks and Wildlife Service’s website (a link is below). The maximum number of people per site is 8.
Murray Lagoon Campground Quick Facts
| Campground Name | Murray Lagoon Campground |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town | Kingscote |
| GPS | 35°54'15.39"S 137°27'13.74"E |
| Access Road | Unsealed |
| Number of sites | 8 |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Water | No |
| Dump point | No |
| Power | No |
| Pets | No |
| Tents | Yes |
| Fires permitted | Only from Apr to Nov |
| Telstra coverage | Yes |
| Optus coverage | Yes |
| Cost | $18 per night |
| Booking | Murray Lagoon booking |
Campground Layout and Features
The campground contains eight bookable sites. Site eight is a group campsite with a higher fee ($73 per night for up to thirty people in up to six vehicles). Sites are level and can accommodate caravans. Campsites are conveniently oriented to allow easy reversing in trailers.
The campsite contains three loops with campsites on the loops and along the access road. At the end of the road is a car park for day visitors. The map below shows the campsite layout.
The campsite provides drop toilets, a gas BBQ and a picnic shelter. All rubbish must be removed.
Murray Lagoon Campground Location
The campground is located on Cape Gantheaume to the south of Kingscote. A map of the location is provided below. For a more general location you may zoom out.
What to Watch Out For at Murray Lagoon Campground
Being a new campground, there are no issues with this campground. Although, the birds can sometimes be a little noisy (that’s a joke).
The only issue is that the limestone pads can be challenging. Placing pegs can be difficult. We use screw-in pegs that are much easier.
Final Words
We can recommend this campsite for a relaxing stay. The sites are well-spaced and well-planned. Seal Bay is an easy drive.
Booking this campground can be done at Murray Lagoon booking
Closeby Campgrounds
We stayed at three other low-cost camps on Kangaroo Island. Here are links to the others:
Antechamber Bay Campground
Stokes Bay Campground
Duck Lagoon Campground