Lake McLeod Rest Area
Lake McLeod Rest Area
About this campsite
Lake McLeod Rest Area is an accessible open space perfect for overnight stays. With its level gravel layout, it offers hassle-free drive-through. However, it comes with sparse foliage that provides minimal shade. It's noteworthy for its abundant red dust - a unique charm. Although near a highway which can be a bit noisy, its proximity to free grazing cattle offers an experience close to nature. Night time travel is advised to be avoided for safety reasons.
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Lake McLeod Rest Area•North West Coastal Highway, Yandoo Creek, WA, 6701
Common questions about Lake McLeod Rest Area
Is Lake McLeod Rest Area free to camp at?
Yes. Lake McLeod Rest Area in Yandoo Creek, WA 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: day rest area, shade, avoid arriving after dark as there are cattle on the road and picnic tables.
What facilities does Lake McLeod Rest Area have?
Lake McLeod Rest Area has day rest area, shade, avoid arriving after dark as there are cattle on the road, picnic tables, fire place and pets welcome. That is the short list; 18 facilities are recorded for this site in total.
Are dogs allowed at Lake McLeod Rest Area?
The record for Lake McLeod 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 Lake McLeod Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Lake McLeod 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 Lake McLeod Rest Area?
Lake McLeod Rest Area sits in Yandoo Creek, WA. 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 Lake McLeod Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Avoid arriving after dark as there are cattle on the road | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Fire Place | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Popular spot | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Plenty of room | Yes |
| Dump Point | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Dump point | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
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North West Coastal Highway
Yandoo Creek, WA 6701
Lake McLeod Rest Area
Free · no booking needed