Phil Schaffert Bridge Rest Area
Phil Schaffert Bridge Rest Area
About this campsite
The Phil Schaffert Bridge Rest Area is a significant camping site that previously featured BBQ areas and sanitary facilities. Historically, this plot was known for its link to a large area intersecting with Burke Development Road and Kurumba Road. This site boasts its neighbouring Walkers Creek, which hosts crocodiles and presumably diverse fish life. The Bridge carries a legacy of the late Phil Schaffert, who dedicated over 20 years to serve the Carpentaria Shire Council.
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Phil Schaffert Bridge Rest Area•Burke Developmental Road, Howitt, QLD, 4890
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Is Phil Schaffert Bridge Rest Area free to camp at?
Yes. Phil Schaffert Bridge Rest Area in Howitt, QLD 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: overnight rest area, camp trailers, day use area and bird watching.
What facilities does Phil Schaffert Bridge Rest Area have?
Phil Schaffert Bridge Rest Area has overnight rest area, camp trailers, day use area, bird watching, caravans and long rig. That is the short list; 16 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.
Can you book Phil Schaffert Bridge Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Phil Schaffert Bridge 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 Phil Schaffert Bridge Rest Area?
Phil Schaffert Bridge Rest Area sits in Howitt, QLD. 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 Phil Schaffert Bridge Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Camp Trailers | Yes |
| No facilities | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Bird Watching | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Adjacent to Walkers Creek | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Popular birdwatching location | Yes |
| River Fishing | Yes |
| Camping Area | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Very large | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Beware of crocs | Yes |
| Photo Opportunity | Yes |
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Burke Developmental Road
Howitt, QLD 4890