Mount Crawford Forest
Pine and native forest for walking, riding and stargazing
Pine and native forest for walking, riding and stargazing
Spanning a huge swathe of the northern Adelaide Hills, Mount Crawford Forest is a working pine plantation interwoven with pockets of remnant native bush. It's one of the region's best playgrounds for outdoor recreation away from the crowds.
A web of forest tracks and trails caters to walkers, mountain bikers and horse riders, while the Information Centre is the hub for permits, maps and seasonal activities. There are picnic grounds, a heritage fire tower and, away from town lights, some of the darkest skies within easy reach of Adelaide for stargazing.
Spring wildflowers and autumn colour are highlights; bring layers, as the forest runs cool.
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Mount Crawford Forest — frequently asked questions
Do you need a permit to visit Mount Crawford Forest?
Day visitors can walk and picnic in many areas freely, but some activities such as camping, horse riding, mountain biking on certain trails and firewood collection require a permit. Check current requirements at the Mount Crawford Forest Information Centre before you go.
What can you do at Mount Crawford Forest?
The forest is used for bushwalking, mountain biking, horse riding, picnicking and, away from city lights, stargazing. There are marked trails, picnic grounds and a heritage fire tower within the reserve.
Where is Mount Crawford Forest?
Mount Crawford Forest is in the northern Adelaide Hills, roughly between Williamstown, Kersbrook and Mount Pleasant, about an hour from central Adelaide.
Image credits
- Fire Track 15 Within Mount Crawford Forest 13 April 2024.jpg by RegionVisitor90 , CC0 via Wikimedia Commons