Saunders Beach Park Rest Area
Saunders Beach Park Rest Area
About this campsite
Saunders Beach Park Rest Area offers a scenic beachfront getaway with limited free camping available. Visitors can enjoy various recreational activities, such as fishing from the beach, taking leisurely strolls along the shore, or launching a boat from the nearby Althaus Creek ramp. This rest area is perfectly suited for those seeking a tranquil spot to unwind amidst nature.
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Saunders Beach Park Rest Area•Reef Street, Saunders Beach, QLD, 4818
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What facilities does Saunders Beach Park Rest Area have?
Saunders Beach Park Rest Area has popular fishing spot for locals, picnic tables, shade, "terrific children's playground, showers and walking. That is the short list; 36 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 Saunders Beach Park Rest Area?
The record for Saunders Beach Park 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 Saunders Beach Park Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Saunders Beach Park 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 Saunders Beach Park Rest Area?
Saunders Beach Park Rest Area sits in Saunders Beach, 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 Saunders Beach Park Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Popular Fishing spot for locals | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| "Terrific children's playground | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Walking | Yes |
| Boat Ramp | Yes |
| No Tents | Yes |
| Boat ramp close by | Yes |
| " | Yes |
| Beach Fishing | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Accessible | Yes |
| Open Water Fishing | Yes |
| Public Boat Ramp | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Excellent BBQ area x 2 | Yes |
| Lots & Lots of Backpackers! | Yes |
| BBQ | Yes |
| Swimming | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Drinking Water | Yes |
| Children's Play Facility | Yes |
| Photo Opportunity | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Beach or estuary fishing | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Fishing Spot | Yes |
| River Fishing | Yes |
| Maximum 48 hrs | Yes |
| Limited Free Camping Spots | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Limited shade | Yes |
| Toilets are old and less than perfect | Yes |
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Reef Street
Saunders Beach, QLD 4818