Onkaparinga Council investigates 24-hour camping ground plan for south A 24-HOUR camping ground for backpackers would be established in the southern suburbs under a plan being investigated by Onkaparinga Council. The councillors voted last night to investigate options for potential sites, following complaints from residents about backpackers camping illegally in the area. Councillor Bill Jamieson, who tabled the motion, told the meeting it would provide a safe and legal site for backpackers to spend the night. "I think prohibitive actions will not work because SA Tourism has a policy to attract backpackers to the state," Cr Jamieson said. Unfortunately, we do not have cheap camping sites or accommodation for this particular market. Cr Jamieson said the site would mimic the 24-hour overnight camping grounds in WA and would likely be near the coast or local wineries. "They usually only contain a toilet block in remote areas, internal dirt roads, picnic tables and the grass kept at an acceptable level," he said. There are usually restrictions on camp fires as well. The council will prepare a report investigating the feasibility and cost of the project to be tabled at a meeting in the coming months.