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Little Blue Lake Rest Area

Mount Schank, SA
Free CampingPets WelcomeCaravansSwimming

About this campsite

The Little Blue Lake Rest Area offers a spacious place for travellers to rest, large enough to accommodate any size rig. The site's main attraction is the stunning Little Blue Lake, a sinkhole turned freshwater lake located right next to the resting area. Visitors can engage in various activities such as swimming and canoeing. For nature lovers, the area is home to a variety of wild ducks comfortably nesting in hollows in the limestone sides of the lake. However, occasional presence of blue-green algae in the lake requires caution due to potential skin irritation.

The Little Blue Lake Rest Area is a spacious rest stop with plenty of spaces for vehicles of any size. It offers a level limestone surface to park and rest, followed by the opportunity to stretch your muscles by exploring the adjacent natural wonder - the Little Blue Lake. This unique water body is a sinkhole filled with deep fresh water, enclosed by striking limestone formations. Along with the fascinating geography, adventurers can access the lake through a stairway leading to a pontoon, ideal for swimming and canoeing. Remember to pack your water gear! However, while the lake may not be as grand in size as an Olympic swimming pool, it is rich with local aquatic life - concealing blue-green algae periodically. This could sometimes cause minor skin irritation. Be aware, especially when engaging in water activities. The lake also plays host to an array of wildlife, the most common being the wild ducks gracefully floating on the water. High above the water level, the limestone hollows serve a perfect nesting place. Moreover, please respect the beauty of nature and remember to use the rubbish bin on-site. The Little Blue Lake Rest Area is certainly more than just a stopover!

How to Get There

17km south-west of Mount Gambier on Mount Salt Road. Proceed via Bay Road and Riddock Highway. Turn west into Mount Salt Road.

Features & Facilities

Activities

Swimming

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Caravans

Facilities

Shade

Other Features

Overnight Rest Area
Day Use Area
Mobile phone signal
Day Rest Area
No facilities other than a bin
Pets Welcome
Bird Watching
Free Overnight Camp
Unknown feature
The lake is very deep fresh water
Roomy rest area with level limestone surface
Swimming and canoeing in the lake
Photo Opportunity
Bin
Long Rig
Canoeing Kayaking
Beware of blue-green algae if swimming
Mobile Phone Coverage

Location

Little Blue Lake Rest AreaMount Salt Road, Mount Schank, SA, 5291

Weather Forecast

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TODAY🌦️
15° / 8°
💧 18%
FRI☁️
14° / 5°
SAT☁️
14° / 5°
SUN☁️
13° / 6°
MON☁️
14° / 8°
💧 10%

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15°·76%·12km/h
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Mount Salt Road

Mount Schank, SA 5291