Avon Downs Rest Area
Avon Downs Rest Area
About this campsite
Avon Downs Rest Area offers an adventurous yet tranquil retreat for travelers, accommodating vehicles of all sizes. With its bitumen surface and ample space, visitors can enjoy a comfortable, free overnight stay. Though shade may be limited, the site often attracts unique, homemade rigs and diverse groups of people, creating an engaging environment for any adventurous sojourner. Meeting eccentric characters and spotting inventive vehicles are part of the charm when you stop at Avon Downs.
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Avon Downs Rest Area•Barkly Highway, Ranken, NT, 0862
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Is Avon Downs Rest Area free to camp at?
Yes. Avon Downs Rest Area in Ranken, NT 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: free camping, non drinking water, shelters and fire pits.
What facilities does Avon Downs Rest Area have?
Avon Downs Rest Area has free camping, non drinking water, shelters, fire pits, maximum 24 hrs and picnic tables. That is the short list; 21 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 Avon Downs Rest Area?
The record for Avon Downs 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 Avon Downs Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Avon Downs Rest Area, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.
Where is Avon Downs Rest Area?
Avon Downs Rest Area sits in Ranken, NT. 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 Avon Downs Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Non Drinking Water | Yes |
| Shelters | Yes |
| Fire pits | Yes |
| Maximum 24 hrs | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Some shade | Yes |
| Fire Place | Yes |
| Good leve sites | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Accessible | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Public Phone | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
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Barkly Highway
Ranken, NT 0862