Port Augusta West Rest Area
Port Augusta West Rest Area
About this campsite
The Port Augusta West Rest Area is a convenient pit stop on the Eyre Highway, providing a flat gravel area perfect for recuperation. Despite its simplicity, visitors can relax at picnic tables and utilise the provided bins, while learning more about the Eyre Peninsula from an onsite information board. Yet, it maintains a peaceful ambiance due to minimal onsite facilities. Ideal for long road trips across vibrant Australian landscapes.
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Port Augusta West Rest Area•Eyre Highway, Port Augusta West, SA, 5700
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Is Port Augusta West Rest Area free to camp at?
Yes. Port Augusta West Rest Area in Port Augusta West, 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 Port Augusta West Rest Area have?
Port Augusta West Rest Area has information board, free camping, large level gravel area, mobile phone coverage, overnight rest area and long rig. That is the short list; 16 facilities are recorded for this site in total. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.
Are dogs allowed at Port Augusta West Rest Area?
The record for Port Augusta West 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 Port Augusta West Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Port Augusta West 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 Augusta West Rest Area?
Port Augusta West Rest Area sits in Port Augusta West, 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 Augusta West Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Information Board | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Large level gravel area | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Strong mobile phone signal | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Information | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Picnic tables and bins | Yes |
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Eyre Highway
Port Augusta West, SA 5700