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Cummings Monument Rest Area

Kiana, SA
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingPets Welcome

About this campsite

Cummings Monument Rest Area is a calm and scenic spot nestled on the westbound side of Flinders Highway. With a simple gravel drive and amenities like a picnic table and trash bin, it offers respite for travelers. What makes this rest area remarkable is the picturesque view of Lake Hamilton it provides, making it perfect for photo enthusiasts. In addition to its natural beauty, the site is also home to the Leo Cummings monument, honoring a local fisherman tragically lost at sea, adding a sense of local history and culture.

A view of Lake Hamilton which is across the road, provides some photo opportunities. Nearby is a monument to Leo Cummings who was lost at sea when a fishing trawler was wrecked in 1959.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Free Camping

Facilities

Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Picnic table and bin
Bin
Walking
Nice views over Lake Hamilton
Day Rest Area
Day Use Area
Free Overnight Camp
Unknown feature
Small gravel rest area westbound
Overnight Rest Area
Photo Opportunity

Location

Cummings Monument Rest AreaFlinders Highway, Kiana, SA, 5607

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Flinders Highway

Kiana, SA 5607

Cummings Monument Rest Area

Free · no booking needed