Donington Beach, Lincoln National Park
Donington Beach is a small campsite located on Cape Donington, and is accessible via unsealed roads.
This camping area is for 2 campsites only.
At time of writing, there were no bookings available, but since then, bookings are required.
You can find out about costs and how to book at the link:
https://www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/Find_a_Park/Browse_by_region/Eyre_Peninsula/lincoln-national-park#fees
Based on the above change to getting a campsite, some of the information below may not be as relevant.
This camping area is for 2 campsites only.
At time of writing, there were no bookings available, but since then, bookings are required.
You can find out about costs and how to book at the link:
https://www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/Find_a_Park/Browse_by_region/Eyre_Peninsula/lincoln-national-park#fees
Based on the above change to getting a campsite, some of the information below may not be as relevant.
Campground
This is a very basic campsite, and is listed as suitable for 4WD but is accessible with 2WD.
It is exposed as it sits just above the pretty beach, so if it was a bit windy, there is very little protection.
The campsites are not designated, so its just a matter of setting up wherever suits you in the area (which is level, so suit all vehicles).
Like Engine Point camping, you are setting up on what looks likes the end of a road rather than say, a bush setting. The beauty is what lies in front of your campsite, not necessarily where you park your vehicle and set up.
There is not much shade, just scrub, so you might need to bring protection from sun/rain.
Whilst its designated as 2 campsites only, I think in peak times, others might be able to squeeze in with you, making it less desirable, as it's not the sort of campsite you would want to be busy. If someone is already in there, I would keep looking for another spot.
Campsite view from the beach
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Looking at campsite from rear.
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Amenities
This campsite has no facilities.
You will need to bring in all your water, and a chemical toilet.
For information on campfires and restrictions, please read this information provided by Parks SA.
Activities
View of Donington Beach, with campgrounds in middle of pic.
Donington Beach is a pretty beach and I can imagine in summer, it would be a good swimming beach. There are rocks for kids to climb on and explore, all very close to your campsite.
The Donington Loop Walk, which we did, passes through this camping area, and gives you some good views of the point. The Donington Lighthouse is nearby, though it's not one of those pretty photogenic lighthouses, so don't get your hopes up with seeing it!! I didnt' even take a photo of it, which goes to show how mundane it is, as I take a photo of nearly everything!!!
On this Loop Walk, after leaving the campsite, you then walk inland through scrub for a while, taking you back over to September Beach. This part of the walk isn't too interesting - in fact when we were there, the Parks SA folks had built a fence blocking the track route (not advised on any maps), so you had to find a detour of your own and rejoin up with the track later. But despite that little bump in the hike, this Loop Walk is a great way to see the NP.
The Donington Loop Walk, which we did, passes through this camping area, and gives you some good views of the point. The Donington Lighthouse is nearby, though it's not one of those pretty photogenic lighthouses, so don't get your hopes up with seeing it!! I didnt' even take a photo of it, which goes to show how mundane it is, as I take a photo of nearly everything!!!
On this Loop Walk, after leaving the campsite, you then walk inland through scrub for a while, taking you back over to September Beach. This part of the walk isn't too interesting - in fact when we were there, the Parks SA folks had built a fence blocking the track route (not advised on any maps), so you had to find a detour of your own and rejoin up with the track later. But despite that little bump in the hike, this Loop Walk is a great way to see the NP.
Where else to camp in Lincoln National Park? Click on the links below to read more reviews:
Surfleet Cove
September Beach
Fishermans Point
Engine Point
Spalding Cove
Taylors Landing