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Bookabie West Westbound Rest Area

Coorabie, SA

About this campsite

Bookabie West Westbound Rest Area is a spacious lay-by spot perfect for travellers looking for a safe place to rest or camp overnight. With its expansive gravel layout, the site allows room for larger vehicles. Although the surface isn't level, the site is quiet and peaceful, disconnected from the outside world with no mobile signal providing an authentic off-the-grid experience. However, please note that you need to self-sustain as the area lacks facilities or shade coverings. It's a remarkable stop for self-reliant nature enthusiasts on an adventurous journey.

There is little shade here and no mobile phone signal.

How to Get There

40km west of Penong on the westbound side of the Eyre Highway

Features & Facilities

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Caravans

Facilities

Shade

Other Features

Day Rest Area
but sloping
Day Use Area
No mobile phone signal
Large gravel drive through
Plenty of room for any size rig
No bins or other facilities
Long Rig
Little shade
Unknown feature
Pets Welcome
Free Overnight Camp
Overnight Rest Area

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY☁️
23° / 16°
THU🌫️
21° / 13°
FRI☁️
23° / 16°
💧 13%
SAT☁️
26° / 17°
💧 18%
SUN☁️
31° / 20°
💧 15%

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