Tantanoola Rest Area
Tantanoola Rest Area
About this campsite
Tantanoola Rest Area is a welcoming overnight spot for self-contained motor homes and RVs, offering ideal amenities such as a flushing toilet, a dump point, and access to water. Set amid grassy surrounds and shady trees, it boasts a BBQ area and picnic tables to make your stay pleasurable. Nearby, you will find a convenient Post Office/General Store for any supplies needed. Enticingly located opposite a hotel, this site is perfect for quick stops or for a longer break. However, note that tent camping is not permitted.
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Tantanoola Rest Area•Railway Terrace East, Tantanoola, SA, 5280
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Common questions about Tantanoola Rest Area
Is Tantanoola Rest Area free to camp at?
We have Tantanoola Rest Area in Tantanoola, SA recorded as a free camp, but we have not confirmed that with the operator, so treat it as unconfirmed. Sites change hands and councils bring in fees, so check the current rate before you commit to the drive.
What facilities does Tantanoola Rest Area have?
Tantanoola Rest Area has bbq, toilets, bin, free camping, drinking water and mobile phone coverage. That is the short list; 25 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 Tantanoola Rest Area?
The record for Tantanoola 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 Tantanoola Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Tantanoola 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 Tantanoola Rest Area?
Tantanoola Rest Area sits in Tantanoola, 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 Tantanoola Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| BBQ | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Drinking Water | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| " | Yes |
| Dump point | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Dump Point | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Children's Play Facility | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| "Children's playground | Yes |
| Picnic tables & BBQ | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Opposite hotel | Yes |
| Maximum 48 hrs | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Post Box | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
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Railway Terrace East
Tantanoola, SA 5280
Tantanoola Rest Area
Free · no booking needed