I was at the Jericho free-camp on the Jordan river for three nights last week.
It is a really lovely, quiet and enjoyable camp. Most camp down right on and along the river where there is room for at least 20 vans. The camp area is very large and if not wanting to be close to the water, there is plenty of level, fairly grassy, space.
Toilets are clean, but the 'shower' as shown in Camps 6, is an outdoor cold-only shower. There is a Donation box near the toilet block.
Strong mobile and internet coverage and TV (SBS, ABC, 7Central, Impaja) is strong.
There are roadworks in the town which changes the directions shown in Camps 6. To get to the free camp when entering from the east (from Alpha) as you go over the railway crossing, turn left at the first street (not following the highway into town). Then just follow this road around to the right and down to the free-camp.
I think this 'road' they are building is also a levee for future floods.
Bread, milk etc is cheaper at the pub rather than the General Store so I was told. It is an easy (and pleasant in this weather) walk into town. Pub has $10 lunch and & dinner - good value.
Cheers
John
pauline said
10:37 AM Aug 11, 2011
Hi there, stayed there for a night on way home about 3 weeks ago, a lovely spot wish we could have stayed longer. Pauline
justcruisin01 said
08:51 PM Aug 19, 2011
This is a great spot.
Boroma577 said
08:19 PM Aug 26, 2011
Might have to have a look at this one, thanks guys.
rastas said
09:02 PM Nov 6, 2011
There is also free camping at Jerico show grounds with hot showers and toilets and concrete pads. There is provision for donation.
Regards Rastas
Boroma577 said
09:55 PM Nov 6, 2011
rastas wrote:
There is also free camping at Jerico show grounds with hot showers and toilets and concrete pads. There is provision for donation.
Regards Rastas
Now I am confused....which one do I choose??
rockylizard said
10:45 PM Nov 6, 2011
Gday...
From my experience, I'd take the free-camp on Jordan Creek before the showgrounds.
Cheers
John
pauline said
12:40 PM Nov 7, 2011
Me too.............
Boroma577 said
04:07 PM Nov 7, 2011
Thanks John and Pauline
Boroma577 said
08:28 PM Nov 12, 2011
rockylizard wrote:
Gday...
From my experience, I'd take the free-camp on Jordan Creek before the showgrounds.
Cheers
John
I took your advice John and have to say this campsite is just fabulous.
Gday...
I was at the Jericho free-camp on the Jordan river for three nights last week.
It is a really lovely, quiet and enjoyable camp. Most camp down right on and along the river where there is room for at least 20 vans. The camp area is very large and if not wanting to be close to the water, there is plenty of level, fairly grassy, space.
Toilets are clean, but the 'shower' as shown in Camps 6, is an outdoor cold-only shower. There is a Donation box near the toilet block.
Strong mobile and internet coverage and TV (SBS, ABC, 7Central, Impaja) is strong.
There are roadworks in the town which changes the directions shown in Camps 6. To get to the free camp when entering from the east (from Alpha) as you go over the railway crossing, turn left at the first street (not following the highway into town). Then just follow this road around to the right and down to the free-camp.
I think this 'road' they are building is also a levee for future floods.
Bread, milk etc is cheaper at the pub rather than the General Store so I was told. It is an easy (and pleasant in this weather) walk into town. Pub has $10 lunch and & dinner - good value.
Cheers
John
Pauline
This is a great spot.
Might have to have a look at this one, thanks guys.
There is also free camping at Jerico show grounds with hot showers and toilets and concrete pads. There is provision for donation.
Regards Rastas
Now I am confused....which one do I choose??
Gday...
From my experience, I'd take the free-camp on Jordan Creek before the showgrounds.
Cheers
John
Thanks John and Pauline
I took your advice John and have to say this campsite is just fabulous.
No, sorry Pauline I did remember that you also recommended it, its just that I used John's post as my quote.
What did surprise me was the flying foxes on dusk, hundreds of them. Not sure where they came from or where they were going to.
-- Edited by Boroma577 on Saturday 12th of November 2011 10:08:52 PM
About to head out from here tomorrow....this camp definitely gets a BIG tick of approval from me.
Chatting again today with Rae, the gent who comes every afternoon to feed the birds. Lovely, lovely man who has overcome all odds in order to do this.
Cleaned and hosed out the toilets today and was surprised by a snake in the ladies toilet....beware.