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Campaspe River Rest Area

The Cape, QLD
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingToiletsCaravansBBQPets WelcomeDrinking Water

About this campsite

The Campaspe River Rest Area, despite its location between a highway and train line, offers a spacious and shaded overnight spot ideal for travelers. Along with the possibility of assembling a pleasant campfire, this rest area also provides a low-risk adventure of walking through long grass to reach the river. Be cautious though, as it is a habitat known for snakes.

Enjoy a picturesque and free overnight stop along the bank of the Campaspe River. This rest area offers ample space and relaxing shade with a paved circular turnaround for convenience. While trains on one side and the highway on the other provide a lively backdrop, the permission of campfires contributes to a rustic and authentic camping atmosphere. However, do be careful while exploring the surroundings as accessing the river might require trek through long grass, often home to snakes. A wonderful opportunity to experience nature, albeit with a touch of adventure!

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets
Drinking Water

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Campgrounds
Free Camping

Facilities

BBQ
Picnic Tables
Shade

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Bin
Long Rig
Overnight Rest Area
Unknown feature
Mobile Phone Coverage
Day Rest Area
Maximum 20 hrs
Day Use Area
Free Overnight Camp

Location

Campaspe River Rest Area•Flinders Highway, The Cape, QLD, 4816

Common questions about Campaspe River Rest Area

Is Campaspe River Rest Area free to camp at?

Yes. Campaspe River Rest Area in The Cape, QLD 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: bin, long rig, overnight rest area and toilets.

What facilities does Campaspe River Rest Area have?

Campaspe River Rest Area has bin, long rig, overnight rest area, toilets, caravans and bbq. That is the short list; 17 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 Campaspe River Rest Area?

The record for Campaspe River 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 Campaspe River Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Campaspe River 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 Campaspe River Rest Area?

Campaspe River Rest Area sits in The Cape, 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 Campaspe River Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Campaspe River Rest Area
FacilityOn site
BinYes
Long RigYes
Overnight Rest AreaYes
ToiletsYes
CaravansYes
BBQYes
Yes
Picnic TablesYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
CampgroundsYes
Day Rest AreaYes
Pets WelcomeYes
Maximum 20 hrsYes
Day Use AreaYes
ShadeYes
Free CampingYes
Drinking WaterYes
Free Overnight CampYes

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Flinders Highway

The Cape, QLD 4816

Campaspe River Rest Area

Free · no booking needed