Salt Creek Rest Area Lincoln Highway in Lipson, SA — photo 1

Salt Creek Rest Area Lincoln Highway

Lipson, SA
Free CampingPets WelcomeCaravans

About this campsite

Despite its simplicity, the Salt Creek Rest Area on the Lincoln Highway serves as a convenient stopover 60km north of Port Lincoln. It's directly by the highway and offers basic amenities such as picnic tables and bins. It may lack shade and noise barriers, making it ideal for a quick rest or meal. Its proximity to the highway allows travelers to quickly resume their journey.

This rest area is right beside the highway with no shade and no barrier to highway noise.

Features & Facilities

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Caravans

Facilities

Picnic Tables

Other Features

Long Rig
Pets Welcome
Day Rest Area
Free Overnight Camp
Unknown feature
Day Use Area
Overnight Rest Area
Room for any size rig
Mobile Phone Coverage
Bin
Picnic tables and bins

Location

Salt Creek Rest Area Lincoln HighwayLincoln Highway, Lipson, SA, 5607

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY☀️
14° / 5°
FRI☁️
17° / 4°
SAT☁️
17° / 6°
SUN☁️
17° / 8°
MON☁️
18° / 9°

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Fire Danger
Today
14°·66%·11km/h
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Tomorrow
17°·51%·10km/h
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Sat
17°·57%·14km/h
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Lincoln Highway

Lipson, SA 5607