Devils Marbles Campground Review
Location: Davenport, NT
COST
$7.70 per night for 2 adults and 3 children with no power.
Devils Marbles Campground
Devils Marbles Campground is a picturesque spot in the middle of the Northern Territory that offers a sparkling night sky, stunning landscape, and incredible sunsets over the famous Devils Marbles.
This very affordable campground is located in the Karlu Karlu / Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve, which is about 100km south of of Tennant Creek and 400km north of Alice Spring, just off the Stuart Highway.
The spot was made famous for it’s gigantic boulders (known as ‘Devils Marbles’ or ‘Karlu’) which turn a deep red when hit by the sun in the early morning or evening. Devils Marbles are of great cultural and spiritual significance to the traditional owners of the land, and the reserve protects one of the oldest religious sites in the world, as well as the natural rock formations found there. It’s a picturesque destination that offers uninterrupted views of the night sky, incredible sunsets over the marbles, and scenic walks through the undulating landscape.
Latitude, Longitude: -20.567728°, 134.263897°
GPS Coordinates: 20° 34′ 3.821’’ S, 134° 15′ 50.029’’ E
POWER
Not available.
WATER
Yes available (not drinking water).
TOILET
Yes available (drop toilets).
DUMP POINT
Not available.
ACCESS INTO SITE
Bitumen road that is accessible by all vehicles.
SIZE SITE
Large sites with multiple sizes available.
PHONE + INTERNET
No phone or internet service available.
DOG FRIENDLY
Not allowed.
FIRES
Yes allowed.
COST
$7.70 per night for 2 adults and 3 children with no power.
POWER
Not available.
WATER
Yes available (not drinking water).
TOILET
Yes available (drop toilets).
DUMP POINT
Not available.
ACCESS INTO SITE
Bitumen road that is accessible by all vehicles.
SIZE SITE
Large sites with multiple sizes available.
PHONE + INTERNET
No phone or internet service available.
DOG FRIENDLY
Not allowed.
FIRES
Yes allowed.
Sites Features
Things to Do
General Comments
It was amazing to take the kids to a spot so rich in Aboriginal culture. The Devils Marbles were naturally the highlight of our stay, and it was fascinating to learn about their spiritual significance.
These massive boulders looked like a giant had scattered marbles across the red earth. They have become a symbol of the Australian outback and are now recognised around the world – so it was pretty neat to be able to see them with our own eyes.
The campsite itself was a peaceful spot to spend the night. There were plenty of flat spacious spots to choose from, and the sky after nightfall was breathtaking! We spent the day doing short walks (it was pretty hot, so we didn’t travel too far afield), and the night enjoying an open fire and the evening sky.
Devils Marbles Campground was definitely worth a visit!
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