Penong West Westbound Rest Area
Penong West Westbound Rest Area
About this campsite
The Penong West Westbound Rest Area is conveniently located along the Eyre Highway, providing a nice break to travellers on long journeys. It offers a level gravel drive-through, ensuring easy access for all vehicle types. The rest area is dotted with shady spots, great for relaxation. Moreover, it provides good mobile phone signal and waste disposal facilities, ensuring comfortable and responsible rest for road users despite no additional amenities.
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Penong West Westbound Rest Area•Eyre Highway, Penong, SA, 5690
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Is Penong West Westbound Rest Area free to camp at?
We have Penong West Westbound 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 Westbound Rest Area have?
Penong West Westbound Rest Area has level gravel drive through configuration, strong mobile phone signal, free overnight camp, day rest area, shade and free camping. 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 Penong West Westbound Rest Area?
The record for Penong West Westbound 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 Westbound Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Penong West Westbound 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 Westbound Rest Area?
Penong West Westbound 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 Westbound Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Level gravel drive through configuration | Yes |
| Strong mobile phone signal | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Plenty of room | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Good shade | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
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Eyre Highway
Penong, SA 5690