RAWSON LODGING FIELD GUIDE
Two Nights on the Southside: Camping the Stringer’s Creek Valley, Rawson
A two‑night stay at the South Side campground on the banks of Stringer’s Creek in Rawson — this guide distils the logistics, site layout and rules you need before you arrive.
Two Nights on the Southside: Camping the Stringer’s Creek Valley, Rawson.
Experience a two‑night stay in a picturesque valley on the banks of Stringer’s Creek, a compact, family‑friendly campground managed by the Walhalla Board of Management. The South Side offers unpowered sites framed by the creek and local market‑garden history; this guide focuses on what to expect on arrival, where facilities sit, and the operating rules that shape your stay.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Stringer’s Creek: a small valley campsite
The South Side sits on the banks of Stringer’s Creek in a picturesque valley once farmed by a Chinese market gardener — an intimate riverside base for a short escape.
Unpowered sites with shared amenities
The campground is split into two unpowered sections; the South Side accommodates 2WD vehicles, camper trailers, small camper vans and tents. Sites are slightly sloped and some are uneven; an amenities block with five suites and a small laundry serves campers.
Clear rules on water, fires, pets and generators
Water is supplied from tanks and should be boiled before use. Domestic pets are permitted under owner control. Fires are limited to above‑ground pits (no ground fires) and are prohibited on Total Fire Ban days; generators may be used only between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
What the day feels like
What a two‑night stay feels like
Check in after 12:00 p.m., settle into a small, unpowered site and make use of the shared amenities before an 11:00 a.m. check‑out on departure day. Bookings are essential; the amenities block includes five coded‑lock suites (one suitable for less able access), a small coin‑operated laundry and hot/cold taps for washing, while a sheltered area near the driveway provides free electric BBQs.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this stay suits — and who should plan alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Check‑in is after 12:00 p.m. and check‑out is at 11:00 a.m. Bookings are essential.
Bring drinking water or be prepared to boil tank water before use; sites are unpowered so plan for lighting and cooking needs. If you’ll use laundry, bring $1 and $2 coins for the washer and dryer.
Amenities include five coded‑lock suites (code provided at check‑in), hot/cold taps and free electric BBQs in the shelter. Fires must be above ground (eg a chuffer); no ground fires and none on Total Fire Ban days. Generators permitted only between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
There is Telstra mobile coverage in Walhalla and a public telephone on the footpath near the Walhalla General Store.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is a booking required?
Yes — bookings are essential for the South Side two‑night stay.
What are the check‑in and check‑out times?
Check‑in is after 12:00 p.m. and check‑out is at 11:00 a.m.
Are the campsites powered?
No — both sections of the camping ground are unpowered.
Can I bring my pet?
Yes — domestic pets are welcome but must be kept under the owner’s control at all times.
Are fires allowed?
Fires are restricted to above‑ground fire pits (for example a chuffer); no ground fires are permitted, and fires are not allowed on days of Total Fire Ban.
Is potable water available?
Water is supplied from tanks only and it is recommended that it be boiled before use.
Are there laundry facilities and how are they paid for?
A small laundry has a washer and dryer that require $1 and $2 coins.
Can I run a generator?
Generators are permitted between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. only.