Oodnadatta Rest Area in Oodnadatta, SA — photo 1

Oodnadatta Rest Area

Oodnadatta, SA
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingTent SiteFire PlacePets WelcomeBBQCaravans

About this campsite

Oodnadatta Rest Area is a spacious, open spot conducive for drive-throughs. It offers a significant value proposition with its free electric BBQ facility. Moreover, it is conveniently located within a short stroll to the popular Pink Roadhouse. The lack of shade further adds to its unique and natural charm, giving visitors an unhindered feel of the outdoors. It's a perfect place to take a break, cook a quick meal, and enjoy the natural landscape.

There is no shade here. A free electric BBQ is provided and it is walking distance to the Pink Roadhouse.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Tent Site
Free Camping
Caravans

Facilities

BBQ
Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

No shade
Long Rig
Walking distance to Pink Roadhouse
Fire Place
Free electric BBQ
Overnight Rest Area
Public toilets in town
Bin
Generators Allowed
Free Overnight Camp
Unknown feature

Location

Oodnadatta Rest AreaOodnadatta Track, Oodnadatta, SA, 5734

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY☁️
17° / 7°
THU☀️
17° / 6°
FRI☀️
17° / 5°
SAT☀️
18° / 5°
SUN☀️
21° / 5°

Popular Routes Through Here

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Free to stay

No booking needed — first come, first served

Free campsite — no booking needed, sites are first come, first served.

$0 camping — no fees at this site
Sites are first come, first served — arrive early on holidays
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Fire Danger
Today
17°·40%·23km/h
No Rating
Tomorrow
17°·36%·18km/h
No Rating
Fri
17°·32%·19km/h
No Rating
Estimated from forecast conditionsSA CFS

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Oodnadatta Track

Oodnadatta, SA 5734

Oodnadatta Rest Area

Free · no booking needed