Carters Beach Campground
Last Updated Mar 2014 | Originally suggested by Peter
A broad, extended beach fringed by a row of mature River Red Gums over short grass, backed by dense flood plain forest with some wattle understory.
Two pit toilets, 3 benches. Well off main roads, popular in peak periods.
Rated 4.3/5
Prolific bird life, kangaroos and koalas. Now designated as Murray River Park. Dogs under control OK
There are similar beaches to the east (upstream) on Labbetts Track (gravel for 1.6k) include Labbett 0.7k (over the road from Ulupna Station), Doctors 1.7k (with pit WC & informal boat ramp), Point 2.2k, Wide 2.7k, Pump 3.2k. Waste Collection Point about 1k north of Ulupna Bridge.
Ulupna Island is formed by Ulupna Creek, an anabranch of the Murray.
Facilities and activities at Carters Beach
- Number of sites:
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20
- Camping Fees:
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Free Campground
- Bookings:
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This is a free camping area.
- How to book:
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First in, best dressed.
- Toilets:
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Longdrop or composting
- Pets:
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Pets are allowed with conditions
- Water Availability:
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Non-potable water may be available. Boil all water for at least 10 minutes before drinking.
- Camp fires:
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There are no built fireplaces in this camp ground, however it may be permisable to have a camp fire under certain conditions. Please check local fire restrictions and rules before lighting fires.
- Barbeques:
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No bbqs are provided.
- Swimming:
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This campsite is near a river or creek that has swimming holes.
- Fishing:
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There are fishing spots at or near this campsite.
- Picnic Tables:
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Yes.
- Horse Riding:
- Unknown.
- Canoeing / Kayaking:
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There are canoeing and kayaking spots at or near this campsite
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Location information for Carters Beach
This site is accessable by caravans in good weather.
From Stratmerton: north 5.2k on Bourchiers Rd, left (west 1.2k on Mywee Rd, right (north) Ulupna Bridge Rd (gravel) 3k to Ulupna Bridge, north 1.9k (gravel, corduroyed) [past Waste Collection Point] to grid, right then left along the river 1.3k (formed track).
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