Anakie Crossroads Rest Area

Anakie, QLD

Anakie, QLD

At a glanceFree campsite

Free CampingPets WelcomeCaravans

About this campsite

Conveniently located near the scenic Capricorn Highway, Anakie Crossroads Rest Area is an ideal stop for travelers, featuring a drive-through section and a BBQ table under cover. Near the rest area is the tranquil township of Anakie where further amenities like a hotel, a caravan park, and toilet facilities are available. The rest area itself is enhanced by the beauty of nature and is perfect for enjoying a tranquil break amidst your journey.

Anakie is 1km away and has a Hotel and a Caravan Park. There is a picnic table, bin and some shade on a level gravel surface. There are toilets in Anakie.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Free Camping

Facilities

Picnic Tables

Shade

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Toilets 1km away

Unknown feature

Day Rest Area

Long Rig

Maximum 48 hrs

Day Use Area

Level

Free Overnight Camp

Bin

Mostly gravel

Approved Qld Dept main Roads

Overnight Rest Area

Location

Anakie Crossroads Rest Area•Intersection of Capricorn Highway and Anakie-Sapphire Road, Anakie, QLD, 4702

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Common questions about Anakie Crossroads Rest Area

Is Anakie Crossroads Rest Area free to camp at?

Yes. Anakie Crossroads Rest Area in Anakie, QLD 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: toilets 1km away, picnic tables, day rest area and pets welcome.

What facilities does Anakie Crossroads Rest Area have?

Anakie Crossroads Rest Area has toilets 1km away, picnic tables, day rest area, pets welcome, long rig and maximum 48 hrs. That is the short list; 16 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 Anakie Crossroads Rest Area?

The record for Anakie Crossroads 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 Anakie Crossroads Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Anakie Crossroads 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 Anakie Crossroads Rest Area?

Anakie Crossroads Rest Area sits in Anakie, QLD. 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 Anakie Crossroads Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Anakie Crossroads Rest Area
Facility	On site
Toilets 1km away	Yes
	Yes
Picnic Tables	Yes
Day Rest Area	Yes
Pets Welcome	Yes
Long Rig	Yes
Maximum 48 hrs	Yes
Day Use Area	Yes
Caravans	Yes
Level	Yes
Free Overnight Camp	Yes
Free Camping	Yes
Bin	Yes
Shade	Yes
Mostly gravel	Yes
Approved Qld Dept main Roads	Yes
Overnight Rest Area	Yes

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