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John Tennant Rest Area

Louth Bay, SA
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingPets WelcomeCaravans

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.

The rest area is also used by trucks, so it is a good plan to pull off the bitumen onto the gravel near the large shady tree. There is a monument to John Tennant, who was the first to drive sheep overland, around the head of Spencer Gulf to this region.

How to Get There

Southbound side of highway, accessible from either direction

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Free Camping

Facilities

Shade
Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Free Overnight Camp
No bins or toilets
Shady tree and a picnic table
Day Use Area
Long bitumen drive through also used by trucks
Mobile Phone Coverage
Day Rest Area
Overnight Rest Area
Monument to John Tennant
Long Rig
Unknown feature

Location

John Tennant Rest Area•Lincoln Highway, Louth Bay, SA, 5607

Common questions about John Tennant Rest Area

Is John Tennant Rest Area free to camp at?

We have John Tennant Rest Area in Louth Bay, 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 John Tennant Rest Area have?

John Tennant Rest Area has free overnight camp, no bins or toilets, shady tree and a picnic table, pets welcome, day use area and caravans. That is the short list; 15 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 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

Facilities recorded for John Tennant Rest Area
FacilityOn site
Free Overnight CampYes
No bins or toiletsYes
Shady tree and a picnic tableYes
Pets WelcomeYes
Day Use AreaYes
CaravansYes
Long bitumen drive through also used by trucksYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
Day Rest AreaYes
ShadeYes
Picnic TablesYes
Overnight Rest AreaYes
Free CampingYes
Monument to John TennantYes
Long RigYes
Yes

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Lincoln Highway

Louth Bay, SA 5607

John Tennant Rest Area

Free · no booking needed