Trawalla State Forest Rest Area
Trawalla State Forest Rest Area
About this campsite
Trawalla State Forest Rest Area is a free overnight rest stop located beside the highway, designed with a drive-through configuration that accommodates large rigs. While mostly sloping, there are a few nearly level spots for use. With picnic tables for outdoor meals and bins for waste disposal, it's an ideal stopover for a road trip. Note, however, that there are no toilet facilities on-site.
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Trawalla State Forest Rest Area•Western Highway, Beaufort, VIC, 3373
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Is Trawalla State Forest Rest Area free to camp at?
Yes. Trawalla State Forest Rest Area in Beaufort, VIC 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: day rest area, picnic tables and bins, free overnight camp and overnight rest area.
What facilities does Trawalla State Forest Rest Area have?
Trawalla State Forest Rest Area has day rest area, picnic tables and bins, free overnight camp, overnight rest area, day use area and goog mobile phone signal. That is the short list; 16 facilities are recorded for this site in total.
Are dogs allowed at Trawalla State Forest Rest Area?
The record for Trawalla State Forest 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 Trawalla State Forest Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Trawalla State Forest 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 Trawalla State Forest Rest Area?
Trawalla State Forest Rest Area sits in Beaufort, VIC. 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 Trawalla State Forest Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Picnic tables and bins | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Goog mobile phone signal | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Drive through configuration | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
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Western Highway
Beaufort, VIC 3373