Maggie Creek Rest Area in Wyndham, WA — photo 1

Maggie Creek Rest Area

Wyndham, WA
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingTent SiteCaravansFire PlacePets Welcome

About this campsite

Maggie Creek Rest Area is your serene overnight refuge nestled amidst the beauty of nature. Set against a scenic backdrop of stunning Boab trees and towering cliffs, it offers unparalleled opportunities for photography especially before sunset. However, as it becomes a haven for flying insects at night, visitors are advised to stay inside with screens when turning on the lights.

The Maggie Creek Rest Area is an idyllic spot renowned for its stunning sunset views over Boab trees and towering cliffs, offering the perfect backdrop for your travel photography. However, keep in mind that the terrain here is slightly rugged, posing a minor challenge to set up an overnighter. For those planning to stay after dusk, it’s important to note the area experiences a flurry of flying insects. Thus, it's recommended to relish the starry night from within a screened area if lights are on to ensure an enjoyable and hassle-free stay.

How to Get There

28km south of Wyndham, 28km north of Victoria Highway junction on the southern side of Great Northern Highway.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Tent Site
Caravans

Facilities

Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Photo Opportunity
Small
Day Rest Area
Free Overnight Camp
Overnight Rest Area
Day Use Area
Unknown feature
circular configuration
Photo opportunities
Fire Place
Sloping ground

Location

Maggie Creek Rest Area•Great Northern Highway, Wyndham, WA, 6740

Common questions about Maggie Creek Rest Area

Is Maggie Creek Rest Area free to camp at?

Yes. Maggie Creek Rest Area in Wyndham, 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: picnic tables, photo opportunity, free camping and small.

What facilities does Maggie Creek Rest Area have?

Maggie Creek Rest Area has picnic tables, photo opportunity, free camping, small, tent site and caravans. 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 Maggie Creek Rest Area?

The record for Maggie Creek 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 Maggie Creek Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Maggie Creek 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 Maggie Creek Rest Area?

Maggie Creek Rest Area sits in Wyndham, 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 Maggie Creek Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Maggie Creek Rest Area
FacilityOn site
Picnic TablesYes
Photo OpportunityYes
Free CampingYes
SmallYes
Tent SiteYes
CaravansYes
Day Rest AreaYes
Free Overnight CampYes
Overnight Rest AreaYes
Day Use AreaYes
Yes
circular configurationYes
Photo opportunitiesYes
Fire PlaceYes
Pets WelcomeYes
Sloping groundYes

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Great Northern Highway

Wyndham, WA 6740

Maggie Creek Rest Area

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