Cockburn Rest Area
Cockburn Rest Area
About this campsite
Cockburn Rest Area is a spacious stopover situated on the crossroads of the Great Northern Highway and Victoria Highway, perfect for rigs of any size. Despite occasional traffic noise and dust, its strategic location makes it a popular interim point for adventurers going west via the Gibb River Road or towards Wyndham. It is a bustling rest area often bustling with travelers seeking convenience and camaraderie.
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Cockburn Rest Area•Great Northern Highway, Lake Argyle, WA, 6743
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Common questions about Cockburn Rest Area
Is Cockburn Rest Area free to camp at?
Yes. Cockburn Rest Area in Lake Argyle, 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. Facilities on site: shade, free overnight camp, picnic tables and tent site.
What facilities does Cockburn Rest Area have?
Cockburn Rest Area has shade, free overnight camp, picnic tables, tent site, fire place and overnight rest area. That is the short list; 17 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 Cockburn Rest Area?
The record for Cockburn 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 Cockburn Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Cockburn 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 Cockburn Rest Area?
Cockburn Rest Area sits in Lake Argyle, 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 Cockburn Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Shade | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| Fire Place | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| BBQ | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| One covered picnic area | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Toilets and dump point | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Dump Point | Yes |
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Great Northern Highway
Lake Argyle, WA 6743