Fullerton River North Rest Area

McKinlay, QLD

McKinlay, QLD

At a glanceFree campsite

Free CampingCaravansPets Welcome

About this campsite

The Fullerton River North Rest Area is a convenience-filled stop-off perfect for long drive breaks. Boasting a spacious parking area, it accommodates all vehicles, including trucks. Travelers get to unwind amidst serene flat, open surroundings. Facilities such as clean restrooms, picnic tables, and pet-friendly spaces ensure a comfortable break for everyone. This rest area offers a welcome respite and rejuvenation opportunity for those on their journey.

Experience the picturesque Fullerton River North Rest Area, an open, beautifully flat roadside space frequently utilized by trucks. This area combines the serenity of nature alongside the convenience of well-scheduled halts, making it a regular and popular stopover point. Ideal for travelers seeking a place to relax and stretch their legs, this rest area offers an almost pastoral setting with a scenic river view. Navigate full of energy and utmost safety by taking advantage of this well-maintained, generously spaced rest area. A pause at Fullerton River North Rest Area is truly a wise choice for journey breaks.

How to Get There

46km north-west of McKinlay, 62km south-east of Cloncurry on SW side of Landsborough Highway. NW of Fullerton River.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Free Camping

Caravans

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Also truck rest area

Mobile Phone Coverage

Overnight Rest Area

Day Use Area

Day Rest Area

Long Rig

Unknown feature

Bin

Free Overnight Camp

Location

Fullerton River North Rest Area•Landsborough Highway, McKinlay, QLD, 4823

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Common questions about Fullerton River North Rest Area

Is Fullerton River North Rest Area free to camp at?

We have Fullerton River North Rest Area in McKinlay, QLD 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 Fullerton River North Rest Area have?

Fullerton River North Rest Area has also truck rest area, mobile phone coverage, overnight rest area, day use area, free camping and caravans. That is the short list; 11 facilities are recorded for this site in total. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Are dogs allowed at Fullerton River North Rest Area?

The record for Fullerton River North 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 Fullerton River North Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Fullerton River North 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 Fullerton River North Rest Area?

Fullerton River North Rest Area sits in McKinlay, QLD. 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 Fullerton River North Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Fullerton River North Rest Area
Facility	On site
Also truck rest area	Yes
Mobile Phone Coverage	Yes
Overnight Rest Area	Yes
Day Use Area	Yes
Free Camping	Yes
Caravans	Yes
Pets Welcome	Yes
Day Rest Area	Yes
Long Rig	Yes
	Yes
Bin	Yes
Free Overnight Camp	Yes

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