Padthaway North Rest Area
Padthaway North Rest Area
About this campsite
Padthaway North Rest Area provides a free, easily accessible spot to rest overnight. It offers ample space for all vehicle sizes, shade, and drive through configuration on a level gravel area. The site has basic facilities including picnic tables and bins, however, lacks toilet facilities. Despite its simplicity, visitors enjoy a promising mobile signal, making it a reliable stopover for a refreshing pause during long journeys.
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Padthaway North Rest Area•Keith-Mt Gambier Road, Marcollat, SA, 5271
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Is Padthaway North Rest Area free to camp at?
Yes. Padthaway North Rest Area in Marcollat, 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: caravans, shade, day rest area and picnic tables.
What facilities does Padthaway North Rest Area have?
Padthaway North Rest Area has caravans, shade, day rest area, picnic tables, picnic tables and bins and level gravel drive through with plenty of room. That is the short list; 16 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 Padthaway North Rest Area?
The record for Padthaway 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 Padthaway North Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Padthaway North 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 Padthaway North Rest Area?
Padthaway North Rest Area sits in Marcollat, 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 Padthaway North Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Caravans | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Picnic tables and bins | Yes |
| Level gravel drive through with plenty of room | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Good mobile phone signal | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
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No booking needed — first come, first served
Free campsite — no booking needed, sites are first come, first served.
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Keith-Mt Gambier Road
Marcollat, SA 5271