Curtin Springs East Rest Area in Petermann, NT — photo 1

Curtin Springs East Rest Area

Petermann, NT
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingFire PlacePets WelcomeCaravans

About this campsite

Curtin Springs East Rest Area is a spacious, free accommodation site designed for travelers of all vehicle sizes. It offers a serene, quiet environment away from the bustle of the highway. The area is equipped with shaded areas as well as covered picnic tables, creating a comfortable outdoor setting for visitors. Though the area provides non-potable water, visitors should bring their own drinking water for their stay. It's a great pit stop for adventurers exploring the natural terrain.

Perfect for a peaceful and spacious getaway, the Curtin Springs East Rest Area offers a convenient and relaxing stopover. This large, gravel rest area is comfortably situated away from the main highway and provides adequate space for all types of rigs. This rest area is decked out with shady spots for added comfort, helping you unwind and connect with nature. Useful facilities like non-potable water and a covered picnic table are also available, enhancing your camping experience. Regardless of whether you're looking for a momentary respite on a long journey or a tranquil overnight break in the natural surroundings, Curtin Springs East Rest Area is your ideal camping haven.

How to Get There

136km west of Eridunda on the southern side of the Lassiter Highway.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Caravans

Facilities

Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Long Rig
Day Rest Area
Fire Place
Overnight Rest Area
Non Drinking Water
Unknown feature
Free Overnight Camp
Day Use Area

Location

Curtin Springs East Rest Area•Lasseter Highway, Petermann, NT, 0872

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY☀️
29° / 16°
—
WED☀️
32° / 16°
—
THU☁️
35° / 19°
💧 2%
FRI🌦️
33° / 21°
💧 51%
SAT🌤️
33° / 16°
💧 2%

Common questions about Curtin Springs East Rest Area

Is Curtin Springs East Rest Area free to camp at?

We have Curtin Springs East Rest Area in Petermann, NT 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 Curtin Springs East Rest Area have?

Curtin Springs East Rest Area has long rig, day rest area, fire place, overnight rest area, picnic tables and free camping. That is the short list; 11 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 Curtin Springs East Rest Area?

The record for Curtin Springs East 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 Curtin Springs East Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Curtin Springs East 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 Curtin Springs East Rest Area?

Curtin Springs East Rest Area sits in Petermann, NT. 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 Curtin Springs East Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Curtin Springs East Rest Area
FacilityOn site
Long RigYes
Day Rest AreaYes
Fire PlaceYes
Overnight Rest AreaYes
Picnic TablesYes
Free CampingYes
Non Drinking WaterYes
Pets WelcomeYes
Yes
Free Overnight CampYes
CaravansYes
Day Use AreaYes

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Free camp — fee unconfirmed

We hold this as a free camp but have not confirmed the fee — check before you go

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
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Fire Danger
High
Today
29°·34%·28km/h
Low–Moderate
Tomorrow
32°·23%·25km/h
Low–Moderate
Thu
35°·15%·18km/h
High
Estimated from forecast conditionsNT Fire

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Lasseter Highway

Petermann, NT 0872

Curtin Springs East Rest Area

Free · no booking needed