Serpentine Chalet Dam Trailhead

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The Serpentine Chalet Dam Trailhead is the official start point of section 9. This is a nice cozy trailhead area, well wooded and hidden amongst rocky outcrops. The actual dam is located near the trailhead which can be accessed by a side track. A reasonably popular overnight spot for hikers. Vehicle access to this trailhead is by 4WD only.

Key Points

	Approx 105 km west of Alice Springs
	Access to turn off via the sealed Larapinta & Namatjira Road
	Access to car park approx 3km from turn off via 4WD track. 4WD only
	Vehicle parking approx 760m from trailhead. Locked gate at car park
	Campsite is cozy, shady and has a number of cleared tent pads.

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Section 9 Campsites

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Above Image: Serpentine Gorge Chalet Dam trailhead information shelter

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Facilities
Trailhead Type	Information shelter only.
Size	Small	Information shelter only.
Crowd Factor	Low	Mainly used by hikers.
Remoteness	5	.
Campsites	Yes	See S9 Campsites page
Fees	No	.
Shelter	No	.
Water	Yes	Tank
Food Storage	No	.
Parking	Yes	Vehicle parking approx 760m from trailhead.
Vehicle Access	Yes	4WD only. See below. Dirt road access
Notable Info	No	.
Comments	No	.

The main campsite at the trailhead. Notice trailhead info shelter top right

Dam after rain

Serpentine Chalet Dam wall

Getting to Serpentine Chalet Dam Trailhead
	The Serpentine Chalet Dam Trailhead is approx 105km west of Alice Springs and can be accessed via the sealed Larapinta & Namatjira Drives. From Namatjira Road to the car park is a 3km 4WD only dirt track. Vehicles cannot access the trailhead directly. There is a locked gate. It is 750m from the car park to the trailhead..

Water Tanks at campsite

Campsite toilet

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