Black Springs is a remote, 4WD-accessible beach and campground tucked away on the rugged northern coastline of Coffin Bay National Park, Eyre Peninsula. The sheltered, calm waters make it an inviting spot for snorkeling, swimming, and kayaking, with a sandy beach entry and shallow inshore areas perfect for exploring. The surrounding coastal scenery features windswept cliffs, massive dunes, and pristine sandy bays, offering a true wilderness escape. Its isolation means you'll often have the crystal-clear waters to yourself, with excellent opportunities to spot stingrays and starfish in the shallows.
Black Springs
BeginnerMAYBE
MAYBE
Fair. Experienced snorkellers only.
Showing last known conditions
Wave Height 0.0 mSwell Period 0.0 sWind Speed 3.5 knPrecipitation 13 mmTidal Phase unknown
Last evaluated
DANGER: Explicit Risks Present
Black Springs has hazards marked as danger. Entering the water here means you may face serious risks to your personal safety.
- Bushfire Danger danger
Park closed on catastrophic fire danger days; extreme fire risk in summer months.
The spot
Community-maintained
Community contribution: submitted by Daniel
Know before you go
Logged by the community, confirmed by mods
High risk: Bushfire Danger
Park closed on catastrophic fire danger days; extreme fire risk in summer months.
Moderate risk: Remote Location
No mobile reception and limited emergency services. Self-sufficiency required.
Moderate risk: 4WD Track Conditions
Access via rough, soft-sand 4WD track with deep ruts, rocky sections, and tidal inundation risk.
Low risk: No Drinking Water
No potable water available in the park. Bring all water supplies.
Wildlife Guide
No wildlife notes for this spot yet.
Gallery
Be the first to share a photo
No photos yet — yours could be the first.
Photos are reviewed by moderators before they appear.
Getting in
Shore entry
Entry
Located in Coffin Bay National Park, approximately 50 km west of Port Lincoln on Eyre Peninsula. From Adelaide, drive 680 km (8 hours) or take the Wallaroo to Cowell ferry. Enter the park via Flinders Highway and Coffin Bay Road. Black Springs is only accessible via a high-clearance 4WD vehicle on unsealed tracks.
Parking & facilities
Unallocated parking within the campground area, all within 50 metres of the beach.
toiletspicnic_tables
National park entry fees apply. Camping at Black Springs is approximately $23.10 per night (unallocated site for up to 7 vehicles).
Spot Map
Community
Trust
Is this spot real, accurate, still loved?
Spots near South Australia
No nearby spots yet.
Needs verification
Quick verify
One tap helps the community keep this spot honest.
About this data
- Conditions last evaluated
- Spot data last updated
- Data sources
- Open-Meteo (marine & weather conditions), tide predictions via UTide, community contributors (descriptions, hazards, marine life).
- License
- Spot content licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. How's the Spot is open source.
Weather & swell ┬╖ Open-Meteo marine & weather APIs Tides ┬╖ UTide harmonic analysis Sea & safety ┬╖ community reports