Morgan Road Rest Area

Taylorville, SA

Taylorville, SA

At a glanceFree campsite

Free CampingTent SiteCaravansPets Welcome

About this campsite

Morgan Road Rest Area is a spacious, free overnight camping site, ideal for large vehicles. Its level gravel surface and drive-through configuration make the setup easy and convenient for campers. Despite offering no amenities, the site benefits from partial shade, thanks to a row of trees screening it from the adjacent road, ensuring a comfortable and secluded outdoor experience.

The Morgan Road Rest Area is a spacious location that accommodates large vehicles with ease. Its layout is designed for easy drive-through. Although there are no specific amenities, the rest area boasts some shade, offering a place of tranquility. You can enjoy overnight camping for free. The location is characterized by a near-level gravel surface, ensuring a comfortable stay. Additionally, the rest area provides seclusion from the neighboring road, thanks to a thoughtful placement of trees. It's an ideal stopover for travelers seeking a restful pause on their journey.

How to Get There

24km east of Morgan, 43km west of Overland Corner on the northern (eastbound) side of Morgan Road.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Tent Site

Free Camping

Caravans

Facilities

Picnic Tables

Shade

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Unknown feature

Day Use Area

Overnight Rest Area

Level gravel drive through configuration

Free Overnight Camp

Day Rest Area

Mobile Phone Coverage

Bin

Sheltered picnic tables and bins

Some shade

Location

Morgan Road Rest Area•Morgan Road, Taylorville, SA, 5330

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Common questions about Morgan Road Rest Area

Is Morgan Road Rest Area free to camp at?

Yes. Morgan Road Rest Area in Taylorville, 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: picnic tables, day use area, overnight rest area and level gravel drive through configuration.

What facilities does Morgan Road Rest Area have?

Morgan Road Rest Area has picnic tables, day use area, overnight rest area, level gravel drive through configuration, free overnight camp and day rest area. That is the short list; 15 facilities are recorded for this site in total. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Are dogs allowed at Morgan Road Rest Area?

The record for Morgan Road 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 Morgan Road Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Morgan Road 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 Morgan Road Rest Area?

Morgan Road Rest Area sits in Taylorville, 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 Morgan Road Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Morgan Road Rest Area
Facility	On site
	Yes
Picnic Tables	Yes
Day Use Area	Yes
Overnight Rest Area	Yes
Level gravel drive through configuration	Yes
Free Overnight Camp	Yes
Day Rest Area	Yes
Mobile Phone Coverage	Yes
Bin	Yes
Tent Site	Yes
Free Camping	Yes
Shade	Yes
Sheltered picnic tables and bins	Yes
Some shade	Yes
Caravans	Yes
Pets Welcome	Yes

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