The Boab Rest Area
The Boab Rest Area
About this campsite
The Boab Rest Area offers a spacious tarred surface, ideal for larger vehicles and setups. While it's located close to the road, the noise disruption is minimal, providing a peaceful overnight stay. Its drive-through configuration allows for easy access and optimal convenience. Notably, it offers a shaded area, providing great comfort during sunny days. Visit us to enjoy a comfortable and easy stopover on your journey.
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The Boab Rest Area•Great Northern Highway, Camballin, WA, 6728
Common questions about The Boab Rest Area
Is The Boab Rest Area free to camp at?
Yes. The Boab Rest Area in Camballin, WA 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: free camping, free overnight camp, caravans and bbq.
What facilities does The Boab Rest Area have?
The Boab Rest Area has free camping, free overnight camp, caravans, bbq, pets welcome and day use area. That is the short list; 12 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 The Boab Rest Area?
The record for The Boab 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 The Boab Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for The Boab 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 The Boab Rest Area?
The Boab Rest Area sits in Camballin, WA. 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 The Boab Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| BBQ | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
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Great Northern Highway
Camballin, WA 6728
The Boab Rest Area
Free · no booking needed