John Tennant Rest Area
John Tennant Rest Area
About this campsite
The John Tennant Rest Area serves as a crucial pitstop on the southbound side of Lincoln Highway, offering shade and a picnic spot for those on the road. Also a popular spot for truck drivers, the area provides ample space by the scenic tree-lined gravel. Notably, it houses a monument dedicated to John Tennant, commemorating his historic feat of driving sheep overland around the head of Spencer Gulf, adding a touch of local history to this rest stop.
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John Tennant Rest Area•Lincoln Highway, Louth Bay, SA, 5607
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Is John Tennant Rest Area free to camp at?
Yes. John Tennant Rest Area in Louth Bay, SA is a free camp, so there is no nightly fee to stay. There is no booking system for it, so plan on first in, best dressed, especially on long weekends. Facilities on site: free overnight camp, shady tree and a picnic table, pets welcome and day use area.
What facilities does John Tennant Rest Area have?
John Tennant Rest Area has free overnight camp, shady tree and a picnic table, pets welcome, day use area, caravans and long bitumen drive through also used by trucks. That is the short list; 14 facilities are recorded for this site in total.
Are dogs allowed at John Tennant Rest Area?
The record for John Tennant 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 John Tennant Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for John Tennant 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 John Tennant Rest Area?
John Tennant Rest Area sits in Louth Bay, 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 John Tennant Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| No bins or toilets | Yes |
| Shady tree and a picnic table | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Long bitumen drive through also used by trucks | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Monument to John Tennant | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Yes |
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Lincoln Highway
Louth Bay, SA 5607