Mt Polhill Rest Area
Mt Polhill Rest Area
About this campsite
Mt Polhill Rest Area is an easily accessible, free overnight rest area located beside a highway with a smooth bitumen surface that offers a drive-through configuration. This location is known for its convenient, unobstructed passage for any vehicle size. Its proximity to the highway makes it ideal for uninterrupted travel and it offers a tranquil space for road users to refresh and regain strength for their journey ahead.
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Location
Mt Polhill Rest Area•Stuart Highway, Alice Springs, NT, 0870
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via Open-MeteoCommon questions about Mt Polhill Rest Area
Is Mt Polhill Rest Area free to camp at?
Yes. Mt Polhill Rest Area in Alice Springs, NT 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: lookout, toilets, caravans and free camping.
What facilities does Mt Polhill Rest Area have?
Mt Polhill Rest Area has lookout, toilets, caravans, free camping, drinking water and pets welcome. That is the short list; 14 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 Mt Polhill Rest Area?
The record for Mt Polhill 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 Mt Polhill Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Mt Polhill 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 Mt Polhill Rest Area?
Mt Polhill Rest Area sits in Alice Springs, NT. 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 Mt Polhill Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Lookout | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Drinking Water | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Fire Place | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Maximum 24 hrs | Yes |
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