The Boab Rest Area in Camballin, WA — photo 1

The Boab Rest Area

Camballin, WA
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingCaravansBBQPets WelcomeTent Site

About this campsite

The Boab Rest Area offers a spacious tarred surface, ideal for larger vehicles and setups. While it's located close to the road, the noise disruption is minimal, providing a peaceful overnight stay. Its drive-through configuration allows for easy access and optimal convenience. Notably, it offers a shaded area, providing great comfort during sunny days. Visit us to enjoy a comfortable and easy stopover on your journey.

The Boab Rest Area is a spacious, tarred site, situated in close proximity to the main road. Although close to the road, noise levels remain surprisingly low, providing a serene atmosphere. It offers ample shade and a drive-through layout, accommodating for ample vehicular flow. The rest area also features a level gravel surface, offering plenty of space for larger vehicles. This provides convenient and worry-free parking or overnight stays for motorists on long journeys.

How to Get There

60km east of Derby Turnoff, 156km west of Fitzroy Crossing on the northern side of Great Northern Highway.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Caravans
Tent Site

Facilities

BBQ
Shade
Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Free Overnight Camp
Day Use Area
Overnight Rest Area
Bin
Day Rest Area
Unknown feature

Location

The Boab Rest Area•Great Northern Highway, Camballin, WA, 6728

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY🌦️
37° / 26°
💧 14%
WED🌦️
38° / 26°
💧 38%
THU🌦️
37° / 25°
💧 34%
FRI☁️
38° / 24°
💧 10%
SAT☁️
39° / 23°
💧 12%

Common questions about The Boab Rest Area

Is The Boab Rest Area free to camp at?

We have The Boab Rest Area in Camballin, WA 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 The Boab Rest Area have?

The Boab Rest Area has free camping, free overnight camp, caravans, bbq, pets welcome and day use area. That is the short list; 12 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 The Boab Rest Area?

The record for The Boab 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 The Boab Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for The Boab 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 The Boab Rest Area?

The Boab Rest Area sits in Camballin, WA. 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 The Boab Rest Area

Facilities recorded for The Boab Rest Area
FacilityOn site
Free CampingYes
Free Overnight CampYes
CaravansYes
BBQYes
Pets WelcomeYes
Day Use AreaYes
Overnight Rest AreaYes
BinYes
ShadeYes
Tent SiteYes
Day Rest AreaYes
Yes
Picnic TablesYes

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Great Northern Highway

Camballin, WA 6728

The Boab Rest Area

Free · no booking needed