Banda Powell Mine Rest Area
Banda Powell Mine Rest Area
About this campsite
Banda Powell Mine Rest Area provides a convenient spot for travelers, offering free overnight camping facilities. It can accommodate large vehicles and features a drive-through configuration. The space is semi-shaded with a scattering of trees, offering a serene and comfortable space for rest during long journey.
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Banda Powell Mine Rest Area•Goldfields Highway, Ora Banda, WA, 6431
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Is Banda Powell Mine Rest Area free to camp at?
Yes. Banda Powell Mine Rest Area in Ora Banda, WA 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.
What facilities does Banda Powell Mine Rest Area have?
Banda Powell Mine Rest Area has shade, long rig, picnic tables, free camping, overnight rest area and caravans. That is the short list; 12 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 Banda Powell Mine Rest Area?
The record for Banda Powell Mine 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 Banda Powell Mine Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Banda Powell Mine 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 Banda Powell Mine Rest Area?
Banda Powell Mine Rest Area sits in Ora Banda, WA. 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 Banda Powell Mine Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Shade | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Fire Place | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| BBQ | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
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Goldfields Highway
Ora Banda, WA 6431