Terry Smith Lookout Rest Area
Terry Smith Lookout Rest Area
About this campsite
The Terry Smith Lookout Rest Area offers an ideal location for travelers looking to pause and refresh during their journey. This extensive, open site can accommodate any size rig, making it perfect for road trips of all scales. Being right off the highway, it provides convenience and accessibility. Although there's no TV or NextG coverage here, guests can enjoy the serene outdoors, indulge in stargazing, or engage in personal entertainments they've brought along. A visit here is a chance to step back, unwind and appreciate the simple tranquility after a long day on the road.
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Terry Smith Lookout Rest Area•Burke Developmental Road, Three Rivers, QLD, 4824
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Is Terry Smith Lookout Rest Area free to camp at?
Yes. Terry Smith Lookout Rest Area in Three Rivers, 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.
What facilities does Terry Smith Lookout Rest Area have?
Terry Smith Lookout Rest Area has lookout, walking, day use area, free camping, caravans and photo opportunity. That is the short list; 21 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 Terry Smith Lookout Rest Area?
The record for Terry Smith Lookout 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 Terry Smith Lookout Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Terry Smith Lookout 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 Terry Smith Lookout Rest Area?
Terry Smith Lookout Rest Area sits in Three Rivers, 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 Terry Smith Lookout Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Lookout | Yes |
| Walking | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Photo Opportunity | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Generators Allowed | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Maximum 20 hrs | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Fire Place | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Accessible | Yes |
| Dump Point | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Non Drinking Water | Yes |
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Burke Developmental Road
Three Rivers, QLD 4824