Millicent North Rest Area
Millicent North Rest Area
About this campsite
The Millicent North Rest Area is conveniently situated alongside the Princes Highway, offering a free, tranquil stopover for travelers. This area benefits from basic amenities including picnic tables and bins. Although devoid of additional facilities, the site offers good shade coverage, which offers respite from the sun and ensures a comfortable rest. Moreover, it boasts a strong mobile phone signal, enabling you to stay connected. It's a solid choice for those journeying on the Princes Highway looking for a free and peaceful overnight stay.
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Millicent North Rest Area•Princes Highway, Millicent, SA, 5280
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Common questions about Millicent North Rest Area
Is Millicent North Rest Area free to camp at?
Yes. Millicent North Rest Area in Millicent, SA 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: strong mobile signal, free camping, overnight rest area and day rest area.
What facilities does Millicent North Rest Area have?
Millicent North Rest Area has strong mobile signal, free camping, overnight rest area, day rest area, mobile phone coverage and caravans. That is the short list; 16 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 Millicent North Rest Area?
The record for Millicent North 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 Millicent North Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Millicent North 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 Millicent North Rest Area?
Millicent North Rest Area sits in Millicent, SA. 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 Millicent North Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Strong mobile signal | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Picnic tables & bins | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Long bitumen drive through configuration | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Grassy areas can be boggy after rain | Yes |
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Princes Highway
Millicent, SA 5280
Millicent North Rest Area
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