Leycesters Rest Area
Leycesters Rest Area
About this campsite
Leycesters Rest Area offers a convenient and spacious space for travelers needing a break from the highway journey. Designed to cater to large vehicles, the rest area provides a bitumen surface and a circular configuration for easy maneuvering. Though the shade is minimal, the open space environment contributes to a comfortable and relaxing roadside rest atmosphere.
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Leycesters Rest Area•Great Northern Highway, Ord River, WA, 6770
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Is Leycesters Rest Area free to camp at?
Yes. Leycesters Rest Area in Ord River, 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: caravans, overnight rest area, tent site and on the bank of the ord river.
What facilities does Leycesters Rest Area have?
Leycesters Rest Area has caravans, overnight rest area, tent site, on the bank of the ord river, long rig and day use area. That is the short list; 14 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 Leycesters Rest Area?
The record for Leycesters 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 Leycesters Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Leycesters 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 Leycesters Rest Area?
Leycesters Rest Area sits in Ord River, 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 Leycesters Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Caravans | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| On the bank of the Ord River | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Maximum 24 hrs | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Fire Place | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
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Great Northern Highway
Ord River, WA 6770