Babinda Rest Area
Babinda Rest Area
About this campsite
The Babinda Rest Area boasts new, clean and spacious facilities, including a unisex shower block with hot water. The site offers plenty of room and shade for overnight stays, and is conveniently close to Babinda. Along with these amenities, this rest area also provides a dump point for RV travellers, making it a resourceful spot for any road trip.
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Babinda Rest Area•Howard Kennedy Drive, Babinda, QLD, 4861
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Common questions about Babinda Rest Area
Is Babinda Rest Area free to camp at?
We have Babinda Rest Area in Babinda, 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 Babinda Rest Area have?
Babinda Rest Area has shade, showers, mobile phone coverage, hot showers & new toilets after august 2012, caravans and day use area. That is the short list; 23 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 Babinda Rest Area?
The record for Babinda 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 Babinda Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Babinda 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 Babinda Rest Area?
Babinda Rest Area sits in Babinda, 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 Babinda Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Shade | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Hot showers & new toilets after August 2012 | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Fire Place | Yes |
| Dump Point | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| BBQ | Yes |
| Adjacent to Babinda Creek | Yes |
| Maximum 48 hrs | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Photo Opportunity | Yes |
| Hot Showers | Yes |
| Drinking Water | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Toilets | Yes |
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Howard Kennedy Drive
Babinda, QLD 4861