Ravensbourne Rest Area
Ravensbourne Rest Area
About this campsite
Ravensbourne Rest Area is a peaceful oasis conveniently located beside the Hampton to Esk Road, with a view overlooking the scenic Brisbane Valley. It provides key amenities such as flush toilets, a water tank and a shelter shed. Visitors can relax and unwind in quaint shaded areas amid lush trees, with a view overlooking an oval and tennis courts. The area is ideal for both daytime rests and quieter night-time stops, avoiding peak hour traffic. With its idyllic setting and vital amenities, Ravensbourne provides a serene stop for travelers.
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Ravensbourne Rest Area•National Park Road, Ravensbourne, QLD, 4352
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Is Ravensbourne Rest Area free to camp at?
Yes. Ravensbourne Rest Area in Ravensbourne, QLD 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. Facilities on site: drinking water, fire place, day use area and bin.
What facilities does Ravensbourne Rest Area have?
Ravensbourne Rest Area has drinking water, fire place, day use area, bin, overnight rest area and free overnight camp. 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.
Are dogs allowed at Ravensbourne Rest Area?
The record for Ravensbourne 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 Ravensbourne Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Ravensbourne 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 Ravensbourne Rest Area?
Ravensbourne Rest Area sits in Ravensbourne, QLD. 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 Ravensbourne Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Drinking Water | Yes |
| Fire Place | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Shade | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Maximum 24 hrs | Yes |
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National Park Road
Ravensbourne, QLD 4352