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Colona Rest Area

Yalata, SA
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingTent SitePets Welcome

About this campsite

Camping area near Yalata, SA. Suits tents, big rigs. Facilities: picnic tables, shade. Pets allowed.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Tent Site

Facilities

Shade
Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Location

Colona Rest Area•Yalata, SA, 5690

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY🌦️
18° / 11°
💧 34%
MON☁️
18° / 10°
💧 13%
TUE☁️
21° / 12°
💧 12%
WED🌦️
20° / 13°
💧 18%
THU⛈️
28° / 11°
💧 50%

Common questions about Colona Rest Area

Is Colona Rest Area free to camp at?

We have Colona Rest Area in Yalata, SA 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 Colona Rest Area have?

Colona Rest Area has shade, tent site, pets welcome and picnic tables. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Are dogs allowed at Colona Rest Area?

The record for Colona 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 Colona Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Colona 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 Colona Rest Area?

Colona Rest Area sits in Yalata, SA. 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 Colona Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Colona Rest Area
FacilityOn site
ShadeYes
Tent SiteYes
Pets WelcomeYes
Picnic TablesYes

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Free camp — fee unconfirmed

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Free campsite — no booking needed, sites are first come, first served.

Listed as a free camp — we have not confirmed the fee with the operator
Councils and new owners do bring in fees, so ring ahead or check signage
Check the weather & fire outlook below before you go
Fire Danger
Today
18°·49%·22km/h
No Rating
Tomorrow
18°·46%·16km/h
No Rating
Tue
21°·46%·25km/h
No Rating
Estimated from forecast conditionsSA CFS

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Yalata, SA 5690

Colona Rest Area

Free · no booking needed