Mount Crawford Forest Reserve Total Fire Ban and Forest Closures Facilities for Hire (East Section) For your safety, forest reserves are closed to the public on Bookings are required for all facilities. Online bookings declared Total Fire Ban days and in areas where forest operations can be made at www.forestrysa.com.au or enquire at Land was first purchased for forestry at Mount Crawford such as harvesting are being undertaken. Visitors must keep Mount Crawford Forest Information Centre (MCFIC). in 1909. Plantings commenced in 1914 and continued to clear of logging operations and pay attention to all signs. expand until the 1960s. Many of the original plantations Old School House have since been clear felled and replanted. For your safety, forest reserves are closed to A 10.5 km drive from MCFIC with access from Springton Road via Fire Gate MR4. This historic old building is located Today, the Mount Crawford Forest Reserve covers an area the public on days of declared total fire ban. of 12,367 hectares and is modelled as a community forest. 450 m from the gate and offers bunk style accommodation It is managed for sustainable commercial forestry, while for six (bedding required), with a slow combustion This forest is located within the Mount Lofty Ranges Fire Ban providing for the conservation of native flora and fauna heater, kitchen annex, solar lighting, toilet and untreated District. For CFS fire ban information phone 1300 362 361 or and community use for recreation. rainwater with nearby access to the Heysen Trail. visit the CFS website. Being aware of a Total Fire Ban is your Youth Hostel Road (YHA) This brochure covers the eastern section of the reserve, responsibility. which is located between the townships of Williamstown, A 7.5 km drive from MCFIC, with access from Mount Road Mount Pleasant and Forreston. Campfires and Barbecues via Fire Gate BH1. This scenic, secure creekside location is 600 m from the gate with space and privacy for small to Wood fires are permitted within the forest from 1 May to 31 Native Forest Reserves medium groups. It has a shelter, picnic table, fire pit, toilet October each year. Gas fires are permitted from 1 April to 30 and camping area with nearby access to the Heysen Trail. Mount Crawford Forest Reserve contains 4,440 hectares of November. native vegetation protected for conservation. This includes Fireplaces should be cleared of all flammable material for a Centennial Drive eight gazetted Native Forest Reserves covering 3,600 distance of 4 metres. Someone must be present at all times A 6 km drive from MCFIC with access from Mount Road via hectares. and ensure that the fire is fully extinguished before leaving. Fire Gate MC 4. This camping area is available primarily to These Native Forest Reserves and conservation zones are of larger school and scout groups, and for special events. The high conservation value, containing a rich variety of trees, Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec area offers picnic tables, pit toilet, untreated rainwater and shrubs and ground cover species that provide significant Camping a three-sided shelter with a fireplace. Also provides access Fires habitat for native birds, reptiles and mammals. to the Heysen and the Mount Crawford Summit Trails. This Gas Barbecues area is currently not available for online booking. Native forest areas are an important resource for scientific = Allowed during that month research and provide opportunities for activities such as = Prohibited during that month (on the spot fines apply) Fromms Farm nature study, bird watching and bush walking. A 4 km drive from MCFIC with access from Mount Road via Visitors may collect wood for campfires from the plantation Fire Gate DW5. Once an old dairy, this large three-sided Pets in the Forest forest floor only, near their campsites and picnic areas. shelter provides space for medium to large groups offering Dogs are welcome in plantation forest areas, provided It is an offence to cut down or damage standing trees or a fireplace, untreated rainwater, picnic tables and pit toilet. they are kept under direct control at all times and kept on plants. Campfires are restricted to fire places located in Ponderosa Horse Camp a leash when in picnic areas or near other forest users or campgrounds, picnic areas and at huts. Please conserve wood A 9 km drive from MCFIC with access from Starkey Road wildlife such as kangaroos. supplies by keeping fires small. via Fire Gate DW11. This large campground is set between To protect native wildlife, dogs and other pets are not native and plantation pine forest and is designed for those permitted in Native Forest Reserves. Mt Crawford Fire Lookout Tower camping with horses and riders of the Kidman Trail. It Please be aware fox baiting programs are undertaken offers a small shelter, 4 horse yards, untreated rainwater, periodically in Native Forest Reserves as part of regional picnic tables and a pit toilet. native wildlife protection programs. Cromer Shed A 7 km drive from MCFIC with access from Cricks Mill Road (Mt Pleasant Road) via Fire Gate CR3. Drive 400 m north to Shooting, trapping and other forms Fire Gate CR4. The large three-sided shelter is nestled within of hunting are not permitted within low, open native vegetation 200 m from the gate. Suitable for small to medium groups offering a fireplace/wood BBQ forest reserves. inside, solar lighting, untreated rainwater and a pit toilet. Horse Riding Forests provide extensive opportunities for enjoyable riding in a relaxed environment. Permits and fees apply Mt Crawford when riding horses in the forest. Daily, weekly and annual permits are available from MCFIC. The network of existing fire tracks in plantation pine Forest (East) areas is available for riding. Horse riding is not permitted in Native Forest Reserves which have been set aside for Visitor Information conservation. Mount Crawford Forest Information Centre Please avoid picnic areas and campgrounds. Consider the forest trail code on multiple use trails as you may Mt Crawford Forest Information Centre encounter cyclists and walkers during your ride. Using Warren Road, Williamstown, SA 5351 clean feed limits the chances of weeds spreading. Please Office hours: 10am - 12pm (Friday - Sunday only) remove all manure and feed upon departure. Phone: (08) 8521 1700 Forest Activities and Events Email: [email protected] Web: www.forestrysa.com.au Many organised competitions and events are held in Postal: Mount Crawford Forest Mount Crawford Forest Reserve. These require the submission of an event application and are approved on a Private Bag case-by-case basis. Williamstown SA 5351 Such events may include orienteering, mountain biking, horse riding, scout and school camps and organised Certified to Australian Forestry Standard AS 4708 Greenock motorsports. Contact MCFIC for more information. Freeling A20 Nuriootpa Hwy Port Wakefield Orienteering Angaston Roseworthy Sturt There is one permanent orienteering course established Tanunda within Mount Crawford Forest Reserve in conjunction with B10 Two Wells Gawler the Orienteering Association of South Australia. B19 A1 Lyndoch River The course contains an Easy and Moderate level, providing WEST Eden M20 Road Valley Gawler Virginia EAST a solid introduction to this popular recreational activity. A20 Williamstown South Para Road Course maps are available from MCFIC. North Reservoir Mount Crawford Forest Elizabeth St Kilda Information Centre B31 Firewood for Household Use Main Outer Salisbury Harbour Seasoned hardwood (cut & split) and softwood (cut Mawson Kersbrook B34 Lakes Mount B10 Pleasant rounds) is available for purchase by the trailer load. To Modbury Gumeracha Port Gepps Birdwood enquire about prices, collection times and availability, Adelaide Cross Cudlee Creek A13 B31 contact MCFIC. Prospect Athelstone SOUTHWEST Mount Torrens Grange Magill Lobethal Norton ADELAIDE Summit Lenswood It is an offence to cut down or damage any Richmond Glen Osmond S.E. Woodside living or standing vegetation, or to remove any Glenelg Marion Mitcham B34 Crafers A13 Fwy Balhannah N timber from a forest reserve without a permit. Stirling 0 10km Blackwood Bridgewater M1 Hahndorf Nairne S C A L E M2 www.forestrysa.com.au Craneford Miamba MOUNT CRAWFORD Road FOREST RESERVE Mountadam Gold was discovered at Watts Gully Vineyard in 1884, followed by smaller Park Rd ROAD Lorke Rd ROAD discoveries in Sailors, Speck, Dead Horse and Blood and Thunder Yettie gullies. Opal, garnet and other gems Corryton have been located in the reserve. High Barossa Fossicking permits are available. Reservoir Needles Road Road Road 06 08 310 12 14 16 18 320 22 B31 0 2km Heysen Trail Road Gottwald The Heysen Trail is a 1200 km SA Water Reserve Mt Crawford Forest Reserve Road S C A L E walking trail. A section of the NO PUBLIC ENTRY N trail passes through Mount LEGEND Boehms 62 Eden 62 Crawford Forest Reserve. Road Major sealed road Park or other reserve H Wirra SPRINGTON e Minor sealed road SA Water reserve land Queen Victoria y s Springs Road Jubilee Park e Unsealed road or track Fossicking area Williamstown n River T Cowell Forest hut; Shelter or shed Road Police r Walking track a i l Campground; Picnic area Wirra Heysen Trail B34 Kidman Trail Toilet; Fireplace or BBQ St The Old Mount Crawford Summit Trail South WARREN MT CRAWFORD School Mawson Trail Horse riding access; Walking trails SUMMIT TRAIL Distance: 3km one way, 6km Road Tce House Mt Lofty Ranges Trails Bike trails; Lookout B31 return (via dry weather creek ROAD Road MR4 6160 crossing). 4.1km one way, Native forest Winery; Carpark 6150 8.2km return (via Mount Rd Centennial Pine and other softwoods Golf course; Hospital Wild bridge during wet weather). Para Drive Hardwood plantation Caravan park; Point of interest Rd Hale Time: allow 3 hours (dry), Dry weather Frenchs Rozenweig or 4 hours (wet).