RV Friendlies & Events

Carpenter Rocks Recreation Reserve is located in the small coastal town of Carpenter Rocks, 35 kilometres south-west of Mount Gambier. Carpenter Rocks is known for its rugged coastline, and the area provides wonderful fishing and diving locations. The rocks of the coast were named ‘Les Carpentiers’ or ‘The Carpenters’ by a Dutch navigator, as the indented and serrated nature of the coastline reminded him of a carpenters saw.Carpenter Rocks Recreation Reserve, provides parking for self-contained vehicles for up to 72 hours, free of charge, however, a donation to Progress Association is always appreciated. Visitors will find amenities such as toilets, covered seating and barbecue areas. Pets on lead are also welcome.Come to Carpenter Rocks Recreation Reserve and experience the beauty of the Australian coast.Cost: Nil charge but donation to Progress Association appreciatedParking: 72hr, self-contained vehicles only, pets on lead, mobile phone coverage, toilets, bbq, covered seating. Please note: The Hall is not part of the RVFDOpening Hours: 7 days

Blanchetown is home to Lock No.1 on the Murray River, located 135 kilometres north-east of Adelaide. The town was one of the first river settlements in South Australia, and operated the Customs House where goods were cleared from passing through paddle steamers.Parking is permitted at the Old Ferry Landing on The Parade for up to 24 hours at no cost. Toilets, potable water and bins are provided at this location, and pets are permitted on leads. A dump point is available at Blanchetown Oval on South Terrace, and an additional source of potable water can also be found near the public toilets at Lock 1 Reserve.The township’s many charming heritage buildings can be explored on the Blanchetown Historical Walk. The Blanchetown Hotel is has been trading on its present site for 117 years, and is a perfect example of pioneer architecture. The hotel also hosts the famous ‘Yabby Races’ every Australia Day long weekend, a fun event and opportunity to mingle with the locals.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Blanchetown Internet & Information Café3 Shaw St, BlanchetownPh: 08 8540 5453Casual Parking       Blanchetown PO, 28-30 Egerton St & Lock 1 Reserve, The ParadeShort Term Parking           Old Ferry Landing, The Parade, Blanchetown, 24hrs, tlts, bins, mobile coverage, pets on lead, nil chargeDump Point  Blanchetown Oval, South TcePotable Water          Public Toilets at Old Ferry Landing, The Parade, Blanchetown.Hospital        No hospital, closest local ambulance is Waikerie or Swan ReachDoctors Surgery     32 Egerton St, Blanchetown, ph: 08 8564 2266 (Thurs)Pharmacy     Over the counter pharmaceutical products can be purchased from the supermarketSupermarket            Blanchetown Lucky 7 Supermarket, 2 Egerton St, Blanchetown, ph: 08 8540 5077

A RV Friendly overnight location exclusively for Self Contained RVs.There is 1 area available for camping with which is capable of housing  between 8-10 Self Contained up to 11.0 meter sized RVs, with a 48 Hr time limit.There are signs displayed showing the Conditions of stay.During opening hours all the Clubs facilities are available for use by the RV Visitors. There are no facilities available when club is closed so the necessity / requirement to be Self Contained. Vehicles that are not SC will be directed to the local nearby Caravan Parks.There are various shopping facilities within a short walking distance.