Port Arthur SA Rest Area

Port Arthur, SA

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

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