Port Arthur SA Rest Area
Port Arthur SA Rest Area
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.
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Location
Port Arthur SA Rest Area•Yorke Highway, Port Arthur, SA, 5572
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
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Walking and birdwatching | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Walking | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Bird Watching | Yes |
| Views to the gulf | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Adjacent to Clinton Conservation Park | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Nice shade | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
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Yorke Highway
Port Arthur, SA 5572