Details on 35 campsites within 100km of First Crossing,

First Crossing Campground

Last Updated May 2013

First Crossing has toilets First Crossing has water available First Crossing has picnic fireplaces First Crossing has picnic tables You can go fishing at First Crossing You are able to canoe in First Crossing Pets allowed in First Crossing

A large, beautiful, free campground on the banks of the Turon River.

This is a very large campground with plenty of room for a caravan. The ground is mostly level and is well grassed. There are a few goods spots if you are looking for shade, as well as plenty of sunny locations if you need to recharge via solar.

The area is known for gold and you can pick up the odd fleck panning in the creeks. Metal detecting is also quite popular with the fossickers.

Fires are permitted and there is a "built" rock fireplace down by the river. There is also a well maintained windy loo, rubbish bins, sheltered picnic tables and a water tank (boil before drinking).

Fishing

This is a great river for chasing brown and rainbow tout as well as the native species. I am looking forward to a kayak fishing trip here, as it seems although the trout are there, they spook easily. Quietly in a kayak might be the go... There are also plenty of carp in here which can give the kids something to catch for fun.

Facilities and activities at First Crossing

Number of sites:

30

Camping Fees:

Sofala East is one of a few free campgrounds around town. Say thanks to the locals for providing such a great place to camp and buy your supplies in town.

Bookings:

This is a free camping area.

How to book:

No bookings are required, just show up and pick your spot.

Toilets:

Longdrop or composting

Pets:

Pets are allowed with conditions

Water Availability:

Non-potable water may be available. Boil all water for at least 10 minutes before drinking.

Camp fires:

Fires may be allowed in built fire places. Please check local fire bans and rules.

Barbeques:

No bbqs are provided.

Swimming:

This campsite is near a river or creek that has swimming holes.

Fishing:

There are fishing spots at or near this campsite.

Picnic Tables:

Picnic tables are not provided at this camsite

Horse Riding:

No

Canoeing / Kayaking:

There are canoeing and kayaking spots at or near this campsite

Location information for First Crossing

Access

This site is accessable by caravans in good weather.

Getting there

First Crossing Campground is about 5km East from Sofala on the Upper Horton Road. The turn off is just before the bridge on your left.

View directions from Sofala in google maps



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