Kogan Rest Area
Kogan Rest Area
About this campsite
The Kogan Rest Area is an inviting, grassy space adjacent to a community hall, perfect for both picnics and camping. On-site, you'll find excellent facilities including clean restrooms, a kid-friendly playground, and BBQ facilities. Should you need fuel or food, a convenient cafe and a hotel offering superb meals are located directly across the road. The welcoming community of Kogan only enhances the restful environment, offering a wonderful rest stop or vacation spot for travelers.
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Location
Kogan Rest Area•High Street, Kogan, QLD, 4406
Common questions about Kogan Rest Area
Is Kogan Rest Area free to camp at?
We have Kogan Rest Area in Kogan, 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 Kogan Rest Area have?
Kogan Rest Area has mobile phone coverage, caravans, day use area, clean toilets, toilets and picnic area. That is the short list; 22 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.
Can you book Kogan Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Kogan 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 Kogan Rest Area?
Kogan Rest Area sits in Kogan, 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 Kogan Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Clean toilets | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Picnic area | Yes |
| Camp Kitchen | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Power | Yes |
| Camp Trailers | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Camping Area | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Children's Play Facility | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Childrens playground | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Drinking Water | Yes |
| Limited power & water | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
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High Street
Kogan, QLD 4406