42 Mile Crossing Rest Area
42 Mile Crossing Rest Area
About this campsite
The 42 Mile Crossing Rest Area is an ideal spot for road trip enthusiasts, providing an expansive space suitable for rigs of all sizes. Its drive-through configuration makes it easy and convenient to use. While the rest area doesn't offer facilities and provides minimal shade, it's a great free overnight stop for those who cherish simplicity and wide-open spaces.
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42 Mile Crossing Rest Area•Princes Highway, Coorong, SA, 5264
Common questions about 42 Mile Crossing Rest Area
Is 42 Mile Crossing Rest Area free to camp at?
Yes. 42 Mile Crossing Rest Area in Coorong, SA is a free camp, so there is no nightly fee to stay. There is no booking system for it, so plan on first in, best dressed, especially on long weekends. Facilities on site: overnight rest area, day use area, mobile phone coverage and tent site.
What facilities does 42 Mile Crossing Rest Area have?
42 Mile Crossing Rest Area has overnight rest area, day use area, mobile phone coverage, tent site, caravans and free overnight camp. That is the short list; 10 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.
Are dogs allowed at 42 Mile Crossing Rest Area?
The record for 42 Mile Crossing Rest Area lists "Pets Welcome", so dogs are welcome here. National parks and conservation areas nearby often take a different view, so check the rules for any day trips you have planned. Keep them on a lead around other campers and clean up after them, and nobody has a problem with it.
Can you book 42 Mile Crossing Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for 42 Mile Crossing Rest Area, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.
Where is 42 Mile Crossing Rest Area?
42 Mile Crossing Rest Area sits in Coorong, SA. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.
Facilities at 42 Mile Crossing Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Yes | |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
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