Mount Drummond Rest Area
Mount Drummond Rest Area
About this campsite
Mount Drummond Rest Area is a spacious and shaded location suitable for any size rig. It offers a level gravel surface, drive through convenience, and picnic tables for outdoor dining. While it does not offer any additional facilities, it does provide waste bins for user convenience. This rest area provides an ideal spot for travelers to rest, enjoy a meal, and appreciate the natural surroundings.
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Mount Drummond Rest Area•Flinders Highway, Mount Drummond, SA, 5607
Common questions about Mount Drummond Rest Area
Is Mount Drummond Rest Area free to camp at?
We have Mount Drummond Rest Area in Mount Drummond, SA 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 Mount Drummond Rest Area have?
Mount Drummond Rest Area has day use area, tent site, little or no mobile phone signal, roomy level gravel drive through, fires not allowed and shade. That is the short list; 18 facilities are recorded for this site in total.
Are dogs allowed at Mount Drummond Rest Area?
The record for Mount Drummond 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 Mount Drummond Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Mount Drummond 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 Mount Drummond Rest Area?
Mount Drummond Rest Area sits in Mount Drummond, 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 Mount Drummond Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| Little or no mobile phone signal | Yes |
| Roomy level gravel drive through | Yes |
| Fires not allowed | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Picnic tables and bins | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Good shade | Yes |
| No Fires | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
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Flinders Highway
Mount Drummond, SA 5607