Camping
There are lots of camping areas around Kakadu National Park with various levels of facilities. Please note that:
- There is no booking system for campsites. Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
- Camping outside of designated camping areas requires a permit.
Managed campgrounds - $10 per person per night
Facilities at managed campgrounds include hot and cold showers and flushing toilets. They may also have picnic tables, designated fire/barbecue facilities and day use areas. Some managed camping areas are divided into 'generator' and 'non-generator' zones.
Please pay camping fees to campground managers or deposit in collection boxes.
Bush campgrounds - $5 per person per night
Facilities at bush campgrounds are limited with composting toilets only. Drinking water is not available at these campsites so please bring your own.
Please pay camping fees by depositing money in collection boxes.
Free bush camping areas
There are also several free camping areas in the park, which have limited or no facilities. Drinking water is not available at these campsites, so please bring your own.
They are often in remote areas and have restricted seasonal access. Plan ahead before staying there and take all your rubbish out with you.
Commercial campgrounds
Several commercial campgrounds are located throughout Kakadu National Park. Prices and facilities vary. Please contact businesses directly for information and bookings. The Kakadu National Park visitor guide has phone numbers listed for accommodation and services in each region.
Camping fees
Camping fees and restrictions for each site are divided into three categories:
Campground |
Category |
Fee |
Alcohol Permitted |
| Merl | 1 | $10 per adult per night | Under 16 years free | Yes |
| Muirella | 1 | $10 per adult per night | Under 16 years free | Yes |
| Mardugal 1&2 | 1 | $10 per adult per night | Under 16 years free | Yes |
| Garnamarr | 1 | $10 per adult per night | Under 16 years free | Yes |
| Gunlom | 1 | $10 per adult per night | Under 16 years free | Yes |
| Waldak Irrmbal (West Alligator Head) | 2 | $5 per adult per night | Under 16 years free | Yes |
| Malabanjbanjdju Tent | 2 | $5 per adult per night | Under 16 years free | No |
| Malabanjbanjdju Caravan | 2 | $5 per adult per night | Under 16 years free | No |
| Burdulba | 2 | $5 per adult per night | Under 16 years free | No |
| Sandy Billabong | 2 | $5 per adult per night | Under 16 years free | No |
| Jim Jim Billabong | 2 | $5 per adult per night | Under 16 years free | No |
| Maguk | 2 | $5 per adult per night | Under 16 years free | No |
| Kambolgie | 2 | $5 per adult per night | Under 16 years free | Yes |
| Gungurul | 2 | $5 per adult per night | Under 16 years free | Yes |
| Jarrangbarnmi (Koolpin Gorge) | 2 | $5 per adult per night. Under 16 years free | PERMIT REQUIRED | No |
| 2 Mile Hole | 3 | Free | Yes |
| 4 Mile Hole | 3 | Free | Yes |
| Bucket Billabong | 3 | Free | Yes |
| Red Lilly Billabong | 3 | Free | Yes |
| Alligator Billabong | 3 | Free | Yes |
| Giyamungkurr (Black Jungle Springs) | 3 | Free | Yes |
| Bilkbilkmi (Graveside Gorge) | 3 | Free | PERMIT REQUIRED | SEE CLOSURE DATES FOR 2012 (PDF 29KB) | no |
| Ferny Gully | 3 | Free | PERMIT REQUIRED | Yes |
Do your part to conserve Kakadu National Park and please remember
- Be considerate of other park users
- Keep all equipment within the confines of your campsite and away from vegetation
- Set up tents at least 50m from water's edge when camping near water bodies
- If possible, please use gas appliances rather than fires for cooking
- Only light fires in the fireplaces provided
- Only collect dead and fallen wood from road sides
- Do not feed the wildlife
- Please do not disturb the trees in the area, particularly young and small trees which will provide shade in the future
- Take your rubbish with you when you leave and dispose of appropriately
- Obey safety signs in the park.
Designated camping areas
South Alligator region
Find out what to see and do in the South Alligator region
Bush campground
- Waldak Irrmbal (West Alligator Head)
Two campsites are located at West Alligator Head:
a. Pokok's Beach - composting toilet and shower facilities (to the West)
b. Middle Beach (free bush camping – no facilities, located 6km from Pokok's Beach)
Please bring your own drinking water as it is not available at this site.
Free bush camping areas
- Two Mile Hole (check wet season access)
This free bush camping area has no toilet facilities.
Please bring your own drinking water as it is not available at this site.
- Four Mile Hole (check wet season access)
This free bush camping area has no toilet facilities.
Please bring your own drinking water as it is not available at this site.
Fill out the Four Mile Hole camp site survey (Word - 267 KB) - to tell us about your experience there
- Red Lily Billabong (check wet season access)
This free bush camping area has no toilet facilities.
Please bring your own drinking water as it is not available at this site.
- Bucket Billabong (check wet season access)
This free bush camping area has no toilet facilities.
Please bring your own drinking water as it is not available at this site.
- Alligator Billabong (check wet season access)
This free bush camping area has no toilet facilities.
Please bring your own drinking water as it is not available at this site.
Commercial campgrounds
- Aurora Kakadu Resort
This commercial site has a restaurant, cafe, store and guest pool.
Motel rooms, tent sites and powered and unpowered van sites are available.
Phone 08 8979 0166 for reservations.
Jabiru region
Find out what to see and do in the Jabiru region
Bush campground
- Malabanjbanjdju campground (check wet season access)
This bush campground has composting toilet facilities.
Please bring your own drinking water as it is not available at this site.
- Burdulba campground (check wet season access)
This bush campground has composting toilet facilities.
Please bring your own drinking water as it is not available at this site.
Commercial campgrounds
- Kakadu Lodge
This commercial site has a restaurant/bar and guest pool, BBQ, camper's kitchen and shower and toilet facilities. Drinking water is available at this site.
Budget accommodation, cabins, powered van sites and powered and unpowered tent sites are available.
Phone 08 8979 2422 for reservations. - Lakeview Park
This commercial site has BBQ, shower and toilet facilities. Drinking water is available at this site.
Bush bungalows, cabins and air-conditioned rooms are available as well as powered campsites only.
Phone 08 8979 3144 for reservations.
East Alligator region
Find out what to see and do in the East Alligator region
Managed campgrounds
- Merl campground (check wet season access)
This managed campground has flushing toilets and hot and cold shower facilities. The campground is divided into generator and non-generator zones.
Drinking water is available at this site.
Nourlangie region
Find out what to see and do in the Nourlangie region
Managed campgrounds
- Djarradjin Billabong (Muirella Park) campground (check wet season access)
This managed campground has flushing toilets and hot and cold shower facilities. Generators are not allowed at this campground.
Drinking water is available at this site.
Bush campground
- Sandy Billabong campground (dry season only)
This bush campground has composting toilet facilities.
Please bring your own drinking water as it is not available at this site.
Commercial campgrounds
- Kakadu Culture Camp (dry season only)
This commercial site is run by a local Aboriginal family at Djarradjin Billabong (Muirella Park). Accommodation is provided in delux safari tents. Stay includes bush bistro and shared flushing toilet and hot and cold shower facilities.
Drinking water is available at this site.
Phone 1800 811 633 for reservations.
Yellow Water region
Find out what to see and do in the Yellow Water region
Managed campgrounds
- Mardugal campground (check wet season access)
This managed campground has flushing toilets and hot and cold shower facilities. The campground is divided into generator and non-generator zones.
Drinking water is available at this site.
Bush campgrounds
- Jim Jim Billabong campground (check wet season access)
This bush campground has composting toilet facilities.
Please bring your own drinking water as it is not available at this site.
Commercial campgrounds
- Gagudju Cooinda Lodge tent sites
This commercial site has BBQ, shower and toilet facilities.
Drinking water is available at this site.
There is a bistro, restaurant, pool, store and internet café. Motel rooms, budget accommodation, powered and unpowered van sites and tent sites are available.
Phone 08 8979 0145 for reservations.
Jim Jim Falls and Twin Falls Gorge region
Find out what to see and do in the Jim Jim Falls and Twin Falls Gorge region
Managed campgrounds
- Garrnamarr campground (dry season only, 4WD)
This managed campground has flushing toilets and hot and cold shower facilities.
Drinking water is available at this site.
Mary River area
Find out what to see and do in the Mary River region
Managed campgrounds
- Gunlom campground (check wet season access)
This managed campground has flushing toilets and hot and cold shower facilities. The campground is divided into generator and non-generator zones. BBQs are located in the day use zone.
Drinking water is available at this site.
Bush camping facilities
- Maguk campground (check wet season access)
This bush campground has composting toilet facilities.
Please bring your own drinking water as it is not available at this site.
- Gungurul campground (check wet season access)
This bush campground has composting toilet facilities.
Please bring your own drinking water as it is not available at this site.
- Kambolgie campground (check wet season access)
This bush campground has composting toilet facilities.
Please bring your own drinking water as it is not available at this site.
- Giyamungkurr (Black Jungle Spring) campground (check wet season access)
This bush campground has composting toilet facilities.
Please bring your own drinking water as it is not available at this site.
Commercial campgrounds
- Goymarr Tourist Park
This commercial camp site has BBQ, shower and toilet facilities. Drinking water is available. There is a guest pool, store and Indigenous Interpretive gallery. Motel rooms, backpacker accommodation, powered and unpowered van sites and tent sites are available.
Phone 08 8975 4564 for reservations.
