Avon Downs Rest Area in Ranken, NT — photo 1

Avon Downs Rest Area

Ranken, NT
Free CampingFire PlaceToiletsCaravansAccessiblePets Welcome

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.

The Avon Downs Rest Area, a spacious and well-maintained location, is ideal for over-night stays, accommodating rigs of all sizes. While it lacks extensive shade, it complements the open sky views. You might run into fascinating residences with home-built structures, like the one in the featured photo, when stopping at Avon Downs. The place is a hotspot for unique and exciting experiences, adding to the charm of your journey. Explore Avon Downs Rest Area, you never know who you'll meet or what you'll see next, making every visit a new adventure.

How to Get There

69km west of Camooweal, 66km east of Soudan. Just west of James River on the southern side of the highway. Opposite Avon Downs Police Station.

Features & Facilities

Amenities

Toilets
Public Phone

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Caravans

Facilities

Picnic Tables
Shade

Rules & Accessibility

Accessible

Other Features

Non Drinking Water
Shelters
Fire pits
Maximum 24 hrs
Some shade
Fire Place
Good leve sites
Bin
Overnight Rest Area
Free Overnight Camp
Pets Welcome
Day Rest Area
Unknown feature
Long Rig
Day Use Area

Location

Avon Downs Rest AreaBarkly Highway, Ranken, NT, 0862

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY☀️
23° / 11°
FRI☀️
23° / 11°
SAT☀️
23° / 11°
SUN☁️
26° / 13°
MON☀️
26° / 13°

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Fire Danger
Low–Moderate
Today
23°·29%·27km/h
Low–Moderate
Tomorrow
23°·22%·29km/h
Low–Moderate
Sat
23°·28%·26km/h
Low–Moderate
Estimated from forecast conditionsNT Fire

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Barkly Highway

Ranken, NT 0862