Bang Bang Rest Area
Bang Bang Rest Area
About this campsite
The Bang Bang Rest Area is a spacious and convenient stopover located just off the Burke Developmental Road for travelers. Though limited in natural shade, it provides essential amenities including sanitation facilities and a dedicated dump point, offering a comfortable and practical stay for road trip enthusiasts or anyone seeking a brief respite on their journey.
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Bang Bang Rest Area•Burke Developmental Road, Stokes, QLD, 4823
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Is Bang Bang Rest Area free to camp at?
Yes. Bang Bang Rest Area in Stokes, 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: pets welcome, free overnight camp, bin and free camping.
What facilities does Bang Bang Rest Area have?
Bang Bang Rest Area has pets welcome, free overnight camp, bin, free camping, picnic tables and day rest area. That is the short list; 19 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 Bang Bang Rest Area?
The record for Bang Bang 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 Bang Bang Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Bang Bang 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 Bang Bang Rest Area?
Bang Bang Rest Area sits in Stokes, 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 Bang Bang Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| No TV reception here | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Non Drinking Water | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Generators Allowed | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Maximum 20 hrs | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Dump Point | Yes |
| Accessible | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| BBQ | Yes |
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Burke Developmental Road
Stokes, QLD 4823