The Granites Parking Area
The Granites Parking Area
About this campsite
The Granites Parking Area offers a tranquil beach-side experience with its free overnight stay feature. It flaunts a well-paved bitumen area, accessible by a sealed road, making it convenient for travelers. It also features a 4WD access track to the beach, ideal for adventurers and surfers. Although devoid of facilities, it offers an unspoiled environment, perfect for enjoying nature's serenity.
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The Granites Parking Area•Granites Road, Coorong, SA, 5264
Common questions about The Granites Parking Area
Is The Granites Parking Area free to camp at?
We have The Granites Parking Area in Coorong, 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 The Granites Parking Area have?
The Granites Parking Area has fishing spot, mobile phone coverage, pets welcome, free overnight camp, free camping and self contained vehicles only.. That is the short list; 14 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 Granites Parking Area?
The record for The Granites Parking 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 Granites Parking Area online?
We hold no online booking link for The Granites Parking 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 Granites Parking Area?
The Granites Parking Area sits in Coorong, 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 The Granites Parking Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Fishing Spot | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Self contained vehicles only. | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Beach Fishing | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Swimming | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Please take your rubbish with you. | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
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Granites Road
Coorong, SA 5264
The Granites Parking Area
Free · no booking needed