Port Wakefield South Rest Area
Port Wakefield South Rest Area
About this campsite
The Port Wakefield South Rest Area combines convenience and comfort for travelers. It has ample parking space for all vehicle sizes on nearly level ground, making it hassle-free for visitors. The rest area features amenities like covered picnic tables and bins, allowing you to pause and relax on your journey. Additionally, the rest area ensures good mobile phone reception, keeping you connected during your travels.
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Port Wakefield South Rest Area•Port Wakefield Road, Port Wakefield, SA, 5550
Common questions about Port Wakefield South Rest Area
Is Port Wakefield South Rest Area free to camp at?
Yes. Port Wakefield South Rest Area in Port Wakefield, 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 Wakefield South Rest Area have?
Port Wakefield South Rest Area has room for any size rig, free overnight camp, mobile phone coverage, free camping, overnight rest area and caravans. 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 Wakefield South Rest Area?
The record for Port Wakefield South 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 Wakefield South Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Port Wakefield South Rest Area, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.
Where is Port Wakefield South Rest Area?
Port Wakefield South Rest Area sits in Port Wakefield, 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 Wakefield South Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Room for any size rig | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Yes | |
| southbound side of highway | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Covered picnic tables and bins | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Bitumen drive through | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
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Port Wakefield Road
Port Wakefield, SA 5550
Port Wakefield South Rest Area
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