Police Heritage Monument Rest Area
Police Heritage Monument Rest Area
About this campsite
The Police Heritage Monument Rest Area provides a convenient stop for travelers with ample space for large vehicles. With its picnic table and waste bin, it caters to your rest needs during your journey. Although camping is not allowed, you can still rest overnight. Across the highway, take a moment to visit the intriguing police heritage memorial plaque, enriching your travel experience with a touch of local history.
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Police Heritage Monument Rest Area•Sturt Highway, Wigley Flat, SA, 5357
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Is Police Heritage Monument Rest Area free to camp at?
Yes. Police Heritage Monument Rest Area in Wigley Flat, 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.
What facilities does Police Heritage Monument Rest Area have?
Police Heritage Monument Rest Area has day use area, long rig, mobile phone coverage, day rest area, pets welcome and tent site. 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 Police Heritage Monument Rest Area?
The record for Police Heritage Monument 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 Police Heritage Monument Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Police Heritage Monument 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 Police Heritage Monument Rest Area?
Police Heritage Monument Rest Area sits in Wigley Flat, 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 Police Heritage Monument Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| One way traffic in rest area | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Sheltered picnic table& bin | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Good mobile phone signal | Yes |
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Sturt Highway
Wigley Flat, SA 5357