Lake Eyre National Park Salt Creek Campground

Salt Creek sits on the northeastern edge of Lake Eyre South, offering a rare established camping option in this harsh, lunar landscape. Six sites with drop toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables — no water, so bring everything. The campground faces the vast white expanse of the salt lake, which transforms from bone-dry crusted salt to shallow pink water depending on rare flood cycles. Best in cooler months when temperatures drop below furnace levels.

Access via the Oodnadatta Track, then 15km of rough dirt track suitable for any 4WD. Park fees apply through self-registration. Popular with Birdsville Track runners and photographers chasing the otherworldly salt lake scenery. Check conditions — the access track can wash out during the rare times Lake Eyre actually fills.

Salt lake camping at Australia's driest heart