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?
Yes. Tantanoola Rest Area in Tantanoola, 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. Facilities on site: bbq, toilets, bin and free camping.
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; 24 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. 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 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 |
| 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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Free campsite — no booking needed, sites are first come, first served.
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Railway Terrace East
Tantanoola, SA 5280