Yalata East Number 2 Rest Area
Yalata East Number 2 Rest Area
About this campsite
Yalata East No. 2 Rest Area provides a tranquil and spacious retreat for weary travelers just off the Eyre Highway. This large, graveled area features a drive-through design and is nestled amidst scrub and shade. It also offers mobile phone signal making it a convenient rest stop along this route. While it's equipped with garbage disposal facilities, please note, there are no additional amenities provided.
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Yalata East Number 2 Rest Area•Eyre Highway, Yalata, SA, 5690
Common questions about Yalata East Number 2 Rest Area
Is Yalata East Number 2 Rest Area free to camp at?
We have Yalata East Number 2 Rest Area in Yalata, 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 Yalata East Number 2 Rest Area have?
Yalata East Number 2 Rest Area has free overnight camp, bin, plenty of room for any size rig, day use area, mobile phone coverage and pets welcome. That is the short list; 17 facilities are recorded for this site in total.
Are dogs allowed at Yalata East Number 2 Rest Area?
The record for Yalata East Number 2 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 Yalata East Number 2 Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Yalata East Number 2 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 Yalata East Number 2 Rest Area?
Yalata East Number 2 Rest Area sits in Yalata, 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 Yalata East Number 2 Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Plenty of room for any size rig | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Very large level gravel drive through | Yes |
| Mobile phone signal | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| Shade and tracks into the scrub | Yes |
| Bins | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
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Eyre Highway
Yalata, SA 5690