South Australia

Clayton Station Artesian Spa

WildOpen year-roundNot accessible

Clayton Station Artesian Spa is a simple Birdsville Track stop where hot artesian bore water fills an open-air tub beside the Clayton Wetlands campground. It is not a polished resort; its appeal is the combination of unpowered camping, hot showers, flush toilets, big-sky sunsets, and a rough-edged outback soak after a long drive.

Entry Fee

Camping fee/donation applies; confirm onsite honesty-box arrangements

Opening Hours

Open 24 hours for campers

Water Temperature

35–40°C

Water Type

Thermal

Facilities

Cattle trough tub
Hot artesian spa
Camping grounds
Unpowered camping
Flush toilets
Toilets
Hot showers
Showers
Fire pits
Wood fire BBQ
Large rig access
Pet friendly

Place Details

Aboriginal Land / Country: Dieri Country
Cultural Significance: Cattle trough spa plonked in a natural paddock on a legendary 1,000-square-mile Waler horse stud.
Source Aquifer: Great Artesian Basin
Discharge Rate: Sunk bore-fed natural pipe
Heritage Status: None
Mineral Notes: Naturally heated Great Artesian Basin water.