Marathon Rest Area

Dutton River, QLD

Marathon Rest Area

Dutton River, QLD

At a glanceFree campsite

Free CampingCaravansToiletsPets WelcomeAccessible

About this campsite

Discover the convenience of our Marathon Rest Area, perfectly situated next to the highway, offering an open space for you to stretch out during your long drive. It features a picnic table shelter where you can enjoy a quick snack amidst your journey. Take advantage of this no-frills, easily accessible stop on your road trip to rest, replenish and continue your journey. Please note, there's no additional protection from elements.

The Marathon Rest Area, located conveniently close to the highway, offers a minimalistic open space devoid of trees. Despite its simplicity, it boasts of a picnic table shelter, providing a considerable spot for a breather, although it lacks additional amenities for weather protection. Perfect for those seeking a quick, hassle-free stopover during their travels.

How to Get There

48km E of Richmond, 67km W or Hughenden on S side of Flinders Highway

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Free Camping

Facilities

Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Accessible

Other Features

Information

Day Rest Area

Overnight Rest Area

Mobile Phone Coverage

Day Use Area

Information Board

Unknown feature

Free Overnight Camp

Bin

Maximum 20 hrs

Location

Marathon Rest Area•Flinders Highway, Dutton River, QLD, 4821

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Common questions about Marathon Rest Area

Is Marathon Rest Area free to camp at?

We have Marathon Rest Area in Dutton River, QLD 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 Marathon Rest Area have?

Marathon Rest Area has caravans, information, free camping, day rest area, picnic tables and overnight rest area. 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 Marathon Rest Area?

The record for Marathon 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 Marathon Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Marathon 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 Marathon Rest Area?

Marathon Rest Area sits in Dutton River, QLD. 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 Marathon Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Marathon Rest Area
Facility	On site
Caravans	Yes
Information	Yes
Free Camping	Yes
Day Rest Area	Yes
Picnic Tables	Yes
Overnight Rest Area	Yes
Toilets	Yes
Mobile Phone Coverage	Yes
Day Use Area	Yes
Information Board	Yes
Pets Welcome	Yes
Accessible	Yes
	Yes
Free Overnight Camp	Yes
Bin	Yes
Maximum 20 hrs	Yes

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Free campsite — no booking needed, sites are first come, first served.

Listed as a free camp — we have not confirmed the fee with the operator

Councils and new owners do bring in fees, so ring ahead or check signage

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