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
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Is The Granites Parking Area free to camp at?
Yes. The Granites Parking Area in Coorong, 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: lookout, fishing spot, mobile phone coverage and pets welcome.
What facilities does The Granites Parking Area have?
The Granites Parking Area has lookout, fishing spot, mobile phone coverage, pets welcome, free overnight camp and free camping. That is the short list; 15 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. 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 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 |
|---|---|
| Lookout | Yes |
| 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