Croydon Rest Area
Croydon Rest Area
About this campsite
Croydon Rest Area offers a convenient and clean stopover spot next to the highway. Despite the limited space, it includes crucial amenities such as a covered table and seating area, toilets, a garbage skip, and a concrete water tank. While it's predominantly a truck stop, the rest area is great for anyone seeking a brief respite from traveling, with its good bitumen surface making it accessible for all types of vehicles.
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Croydon Rest Area•Carnarvon Highway, Tingun, QLD, 4455
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Common questions about Croydon Rest Area
Is Croydon Rest Area free to camp at?
We have Croydon Rest Area in Tingun, QLD 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 Croydon Rest Area have?
Croydon Rest Area has dump point, toilets, shade, day use area, covered table and seats and picnic tables. That is the short list; 16 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 Croydon Rest Area?
The record for Croydon 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 Croydon Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Croydon 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 Croydon Rest Area?
Croydon Rest Area sits in Tingun, QLD. 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 Croydon Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Dump Point | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Covered table and seats | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Drive through bitumen truck stop | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Non Drinking Water | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
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Carnarvon Highway
Tingun, QLD 4455