Coorong Information Bay Rest Area in Taratap, SA — photo 1

Coorong Information Bay Rest Area

Taratap, SA
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingCaravansPets Welcome

About this campsite

The Coorong Information Bay Rest Area offers travelers a free overnight resting place. Conveniently located alongside the highway, it boasts an assortment of shady spots for a comfortable pause or overnight stay. However, please note that there are no toilet facilities available. This is a perfect pit-stop for self-sufficient tourists exploring the area.

Boost your journey's enjoyment by relaxing at the Coorong Information Bay Rest Area. Conveniently located alongside the highway, this free overnight respite spot is highlighted by its appealing shady locations. Please note, it currently doesn't provide toilet facilities. Take a moment to pause, breathe in the surrounding nature, reenergise and proceed with your journey. An effective stopover for the weary traveler, Coorong Information Bay Rest Area promises comfort and calmness without costing a dime!

How to Get There

25km north of Kingston SE, 60km south of Salt Creek on the western side of the Princes Highway.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Free Camping

Facilities

Shade
Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Information Board
Day Use Area
Day Rest Area
Bin
Overnight Rest Area
Information
Mobile Phone Coverage
Watch for tree branches
Unknown feature
Free Overnight Camp
Long Rig

Location

Coorong Information Bay Rest Area•Taratap, SA, 5264

Common questions about Coorong Information Bay Rest Area

Is Coorong Information Bay Rest Area free to camp at?

We have Coorong Information Bay Rest Area in Taratap, 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 Coorong Information Bay Rest Area have?

Coorong Information Bay Rest Area has caravans, information board, day use area, free camping, day rest area and bin. That is the short list; 15 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 Coorong Information Bay Rest Area?

The record for Coorong Information Bay 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 Coorong Information Bay Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Coorong Information Bay 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 Coorong Information Bay Rest Area?

Coorong Information Bay Rest Area sits in Taratap, 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 Coorong Information Bay Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Coorong Information Bay Rest Area
FacilityOn site
CaravansYes
Information BoardYes
Day Use AreaYes
Free CampingYes
Day Rest AreaYes
BinYes
Overnight Rest AreaYes
ShadeYes
InformationYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
Watch for tree branchesYes
Yes
Pets WelcomeYes
Free Overnight CampYes
Long RigYes
Picnic TablesYes

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Taratap, SA 5264

Coorong Information Bay Rest Area

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