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Baxter Rest Area

Caiguna, WA
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingDump PointFire PlacePets WelcomeTent SiteCaravansToilets

About this campsite

Baxter Rest Area offers travelers an expansive, serene spot for an overnight stop. The location has multiple tracks leading into peaceful scrubland. Prioviding convenient amenities such as restrooms, picnic tables, and trash bins, it lacks water facilities but plenty of open space. However, due to its scrubby landscape, shade is limited. A great place to enjoy a natural break from the journey, immerse in nature, and enjoy a picnic under the wide skies.

Baxter Rest Area is a spacious and accommodating location perfect for an overnight stop. Featuring numerous tracks winding into the surrounding scrub, it offers solitude and a touch of adventure. Although shade is scarce, facilities such as toilets, picnic tables, and waste bins are conveniently available. It's worth noting that water isn't provided, so do come prepared for your rustic stay at the Baxter Rest Area.

How to Get There

39km west of Caiguna, 143km east of Balladonia on the westbound side of the Eyre Highway.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Tent Site
Caravans

Facilities

Dump Point
Picnic Tables
Shade

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Day Use Area
Free Overnight Camp
Picnic tables and bins
Fire Place
Separate sealed area for trucks
Dump point and toilet
Bin
Mobile Phone Coverage
Maximum 24 hrs
Unknown feature
Good mobile phone signal
Day Rest Area
Overnight Rest Area
Long Rig

Location

Baxter Rest AreaEyre Highway, Caiguna, WA, 6443

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY☁️
15° / 5°
THU🌤️
17° / 6°
FRI☀️
19° / 6°
SAT🌤️
20° / 7°
💧 12%
SUN🌤️
17° / 5°
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Fire Danger
Today
15°·57%·10km/h
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Tomorrow
17°·42%·17km/h
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Fri
19°·35%·19km/h
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Eyre Highway

Caiguna, WA 6443

Baxter Rest Area

Free · no booking needed