Koonalda Rest Area
Koonalda Rest Area
About this campsite
Koonalda Rest Area provides an opportunity for serene solitude just off the Eyre Highway. Nestled among low scrub, it offers expansive camping spots with several tracks leading into the wilderness. The area includes a sheltered picnic table and waste disposal bins. However, travelers should make their arrangements ahead of time as mobile signals are not available. It is an ideal location for those seeking quiet retreats and enjoys deep connection with nature.
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Koonalda Rest Area•Eyre Highway, Border Village, SA, 5690
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Common questions about Koonalda Rest Area
Is Koonalda Rest Area free to camp at?
We have Koonalda Rest Area in Border Village, 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 Koonalda Rest Area have?
Koonalda Rest Area has day rest area, overnight rest area, day use area, picnic tables, free overnight camp and tent site. That is the short list; 15 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 Koonalda Rest Area?
The record for Koonalda 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 Koonalda Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Koonalda 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 Koonalda Rest Area?
Koonalda Rest Area sits in Border Village, 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 Koonalda Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| Plenty of room for any size rig | Yes |
| No mobile phone signal | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Sheltered picnic table | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Little or no useful shade | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
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Eyre Highway
Border Village, SA 5690