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Port Arthur SA Rest Area

Port Arthur, SA
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingCaravans

About this campsite

The Port Arthur SA Rest Area offers visitors a spacious environment to pause their journey, located near the scenic Clinton Conservation Park. With generous shade and room for large vehicles, it's an ideal stop for travellers. Although facilities are limited, the convenience of picnic tables is provided. The rest area's proximity to the conservation park presents wonderful walking trails and opportunities for birdwatching, creating a pleasurable respite from the road.

There are some picnic tables, but no other facilities. Plenty of room for large rigs. The rest area is close to the road. The adjacent Clinton Conservation Area provides some pleasant walking and birdwatching opportunities. Pets, fires and camping are not allowed in this area.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Free Camping

Facilities

Picnic Tables
Shade

Other Features

Walking and birdwatching
Unknown feature
Overnight Rest Area
Long Rig
Day Rest Area
Walking
Free Overnight Camp
Bird Watching
Views to the gulf
Adjacent to Clinton Conservation Park
Nice shade
Day Use Area
Mobile Phone Coverage

Location

Port Arthur SA Rest Area•Yorke Highway, Port Arthur, SA, 5572

Weather Forecast

Data from MET Norway
SAT🌤️
18° / 10°
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SUN☀️
24° / 8°
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MON🌧️
26° / 15°
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TUE☁️
27° / 16°
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WED🌧️
17° / 13°
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Common questions about Port Arthur SA Rest Area

Is Port Arthur SA Rest Area free to camp at?

We have Port Arthur SA Rest Area in Port Arthur, 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 Port Arthur SA Rest Area have?

Port Arthur SA Rest Area has walking and birdwatching, caravans, overnight rest area, long rig, day rest area and walking. 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 Port Arthur SA Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Port Arthur SA 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 Port Arthur SA Rest Area?

Port Arthur SA Rest Area sits in Port Arthur, 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 Port Arthur SA Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Port Arthur SA Rest Area
FacilityOn site
Walking and birdwatchingYes
Yes
CaravansYes
Overnight Rest AreaYes
Long RigYes
Day Rest AreaYes
WalkingYes
Free Overnight CampYes
Bird WatchingYes
Views to the gulfYes
Picnic TablesYes
Adjacent to Clinton Conservation ParkYes
ShadeYes
Nice shadeYes
Free CampingYes
Day Use AreaYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes

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Free camp — fee unconfirmed

We hold this as a free camp but have not confirmed the fee — check before you go

Free campsite — no booking needed, sites are first come, first served.

Listed as a free camp — we have not confirmed the fee with the operator
Councils and new owners do bring in fees, so ring ahead or check signage
Check the weather & fire outlook below before you go
Fire Danger
Low–Moderate
Tomorrow
18°·37%·28km/h
No Rating
Sun
24°·20%·19km/h
Low–Moderate
Mon
26°·18%·21km/h
No Rating
Estimated from forecast conditionsSA CFS

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Yorke Highway

Port Arthur, SA 5572

Port Arthur SA Rest Area

Free · no booking needed