Byerstown Range Rest Area
Byerstown Range Rest Area
About this campsite
Byerstown Range Rest Area is a convenient overnight stopover, perfect for road travellers seeking a brief respite. It's advantageously close to the James Earl Lookout, it offers access to toilets. The rest area is spacious with a mix of gravel and grassy areas and a bit of shade. However, note that the old road continues from the area but is closed off with limited space for turning vehicles.
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Byerstown Range Rest Area•Mulligan Highway, Lakeland, QLD, 4871
Common questions about Byerstown Range Rest Area
Is Byerstown Range Rest Area free to camp at?
We have Byerstown Range Rest Area in Lakeland, QLD recorded as a free camp, but we have not confirmed that with the operator, so treat it as unconfirmed. Sites change hands and councils bring in fees, so check the current rate before you commit to the drive.
What facilities does Byerstown Range Rest Area have?
Byerstown Range Rest Area has old road gravel pad, camp trailers, free camping, pets welcome, shade 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 Byerstown Range Rest Area?
The record for Byerstown Range 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 Byerstown Range Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Byerstown Range Rest Area, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.
Where is Byerstown Range Rest Area?
Byerstown Range Rest Area sits in Lakeland, 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 Byerstown Range Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Old Road Gravel Pad | Yes |
| Camp Trailers | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| No Facilities | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Unnoficial Overnight Stop | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
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Mulligan Highway
Lakeland, QLD 4871