Yalata West Number 1 Rest Area in Yalata, SA — photo 1

Yalata West Number 1 Rest Area

Yalata, SA
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingTent SiteCaravansPets Welcome

About this campsite

The Yalata West No. 1 Rest Area is a serene location that offers shaded camping spots for travelers seeking a break from highway driving. This rest stop extends into beautiful low scrub away from the main road to provide a peaceful setting. However, kindly note, this area has limited to no mobile phone signal. Ideal for a technology-detox retreat while relishing the landscapes away from the city's hustle-bustle. A perfect spot when you seek tranquility and connection with nature.

The rest area extends for hundreds of metres into the low scrub, away from the highway. There is little or no mobile phone signal here.

How to Get There

69km west of Penong, 22km west of the Fowlers Bay turnoff on the eastbound side of the Eyre Highway

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Tent Site
Free Camping
Caravans

Facilities

Shade

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Non Drinking Water
Shaded spots north of the highway
Unknown feature
Generators Allowed
Overnight Rest Area
Day Rest Area
Day Use Area
Camp Trailers
Close to the highway
Free Overnight Camp
Bin
Long Rig

Location

Yalata West Number 1 Rest Area•Eyre Highway, Yalata, SA, 5690

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY☁️
23° / 9°
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WED☁️
27° / 10°
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THU🌦️
34° / 15°
💧 92%
FRI🌦️
22° / 13°
💧 70%
SAT🌤️
24° / 9°
💧 1%

Common questions about Yalata West Number 1 Rest Area

Is Yalata West Number 1 Rest Area free to camp at?

We have Yalata West Number 1 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 West Number 1 Rest Area have?

Yalata West Number 1 Rest Area has tent site, non drinking water, free camping, shade, caravans and shaded spots north of the highway. That is the short list; 16 facilities are recorded for this site in total. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Are dogs allowed at Yalata West Number 1 Rest Area?

The record for Yalata West Number 1 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 West Number 1 Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Yalata West Number 1 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 Yalata West Number 1 Rest Area?

Yalata West Number 1 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 West Number 1 Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Yalata West Number 1 Rest Area
FacilityOn site
Tent SiteYes
Non Drinking WaterYes
Free CampingYes
ShadeYes
CaravansYes
Shaded spots north of the highwayYes
Pets WelcomeYes
Yes
Generators AllowedYes
Overnight Rest AreaYes
Day Rest AreaYes
Day Use AreaYes
Camp TrailersYes
Close to the highwayYes
Free Overnight CampYes
BinYes
Long RigYes

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We hold this as a free camp but have not confirmed the fee — check before you go

Free campsite — no booking needed, sites are first come, first served.

Listed as a free camp — we have not confirmed the fee with the operator
Councils and new owners do bring in fees, so ring ahead or check signage
Check the weather & fire outlook below before you go
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Fire Danger
High
Today
23°·51%·19km/h
No Rating
Tomorrow
27°·34%·18km/h
Low–Moderate
Thu
34°·20%·37km/h
High
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Eyre Highway

Yalata, SA 5690

Yalata West Number 1 Rest Area

Free · no booking needed