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Penong West Eastbound Rest Area

Penong, SA
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingCaravansPets WelcomeTent Site

About this campsite

The Penong West Eastbound Rest Area is a spacious, drive-through stop ideally situated for those traveling via highway. With its level gravel terrain, the area is easily accessible and can accommodate various types of vehicles. While there are no further amenities in the rest area, the site offers a peaceful environment with shaded spots, making it a perfect place for a relaxing break and refuge from long-distance driving.

There is shade and a bin, but no other facilities.

How to Get There

Driveway entrances both the Eyre Highway and Murray Street.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Tent Site
Free Camping

Facilities

Shade

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Free Overnight Camp
Unknown feature
Long Rig
Mobile Phone Coverage
Overnight Rest Area
Day Rest Area
Large area suitable for any size rig
Bin
Shade and a bin
Good mobile phone reception
Day Use Area

Location

Penong West Eastbound Rest Area•Eyre Highway, Penong, SA, 5690

Common questions about Penong West Eastbound Rest Area

Is Penong West Eastbound Rest Area free to camp at?

We have Penong West Eastbound Rest Area in Penong, 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 Penong West Eastbound Rest Area have?

Penong West Eastbound Rest Area has caravans, free overnight camp, long rig, pets welcome, mobile phone coverage and overnight rest area. That is the short list; 15 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 Penong West Eastbound Rest Area?

The record for Penong West Eastbound 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 Penong West Eastbound Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Penong West Eastbound 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 Penong West Eastbound Rest Area?

Penong West Eastbound Rest Area sits in Penong, 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 Penong West Eastbound Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Penong West Eastbound Rest Area
FacilityOn site
CaravansYes
Free Overnight CampYes
Yes
Long RigYes
Pets WelcomeYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
Overnight Rest AreaYes
Day Rest AreaYes
Large area suitable for any size rigYes
ShadeYes
BinYes
Tent SiteYes
Shade and a binYes
Good mobile phone receptionYes
Day Use AreaYes
Free CampingYes

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Eyre Highway

Penong, SA 5690

Penong West Eastbound Rest Area

Free · no booking needed