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Milinya River Rest Area

Minilya, WA
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingDump PointToiletsFire PlaceCaravansBBQPets Welcome

About this campsite

The Milinya River Rest Area is an expansive daytime spot offering ample shade and space, making it ideal for large vehicles and rigs. The rest area facilitates easy navigation with a single entrance/exit and substantial turning space. It also boosts an attractive setting with a riverside location and the provision of shady tables in a tree-lined park, perfect for picnics or for resting during a journey.

The Milinya River Rest Area is a spacious daytime rest area, edged by a scenic river and lush greenery. It offers ample room to accommodate large rigs, allowing them to maneuver comfortably within the area. In addition to the vast open spaces, there are shaded areas under trees as well, providing a refreshing retreat. Visitors can also enjoy the picnic tables conveniently situated near the river, perfect for a serene and rejuvenating pause from their travels. The single entrance and exit layout ensures hassle-free navigation. Visit the Milinya River Rest Area for a tranquil and spacious setting in the lap of nature.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Caravans

Facilities

Picnic Tables
Dump Point
Shade
BBQ

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Overnight Rest Area
Bin
Mobile Phone Coverage
Suitable for any size rig
Telstra 3G reception
Free Overnight Camp
Fire Place
Day Use Area
Long Rig
Day Rest Area
Unknown feature

Location

Milinya River Rest Area•North West Coastal Highway, Minilya, WA, 6701

Weather Forecast

Data from MET Norway
TODAY☀️
33° / 21°
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FRI☀️
31° / 17°
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SAT☀️
28° / 15°
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SUN☀️
30° / 15°
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MON☀️
30° / 17°
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Common questions about Milinya River Rest Area

Is Milinya River Rest Area free to camp at?

We have Milinya River Rest Area in Minilya, WA 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 Milinya River Rest Area have?

Milinya River Rest Area has picnic tables, overnight rest area, dump point, bin, toilets and mobile phone coverage. That is the short list; 18 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 Milinya River Rest Area?

The record for Milinya River 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 Milinya River Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Milinya River 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 Milinya River Rest Area?

Milinya River Rest Area sits in Minilya, 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 Milinya River Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Milinya River Rest Area
FacilityOn site
Picnic TablesYes
Overnight Rest AreaYes
Dump PointYes
BinYes
ToiletsYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
Suitable for any size rigYes
Free CampingYes
Telstra 3G receptionYes
Free Overnight CampYes
Fire PlaceYes
Day Use AreaYes
Long RigYes
CaravansYes
ShadeYes
Day Rest AreaYes
BBQYes
Yes
Pets WelcomeYes

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Free camp — fee unconfirmed

We hold this as a free camp but have not confirmed the fee — check before you go

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
Check the weather & fire outlook below before you go
Fire Danger
High
Today
33°·21%·36km/h
High
Tomorrow
31°·24%·39km/h
Low–Moderate
Sat
28°·10%·38km/h
Low–Moderate
Estimated from forecast conditionsDFES WA

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North West Coastal Highway

Minilya, WA 6701

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Milinya River Rest Area

Free · no booking needed