Drystone Walling Rest Area

Sheringa, SA

Sheringa, SA

At a glanceFree campsite

Free CampingPets WelcomeCaravansTent Site

About this campsite

Drystone Walling Rest Area is a uniquely designed rest stop on the Flinders Highway, offering a gravel drive through space for convenient access. Besides acting as a serene break from your journey, the site also presents an informative and visually pleasing drystone wall artwork. Additional facilities include picnic tables, bins, and tracks for an exploratory stroll into the adjacent scrub. A great spot to rest, rejuvenate, and learn a bit about drystone walling.

Immediately inside the entrance on the left are some tracks that lead into the scrub, as an alternate to the limited area available in the rest area without blocking traffic. There is some drystone walling here with an information board about it. See photo.

How to Get There

One way traffic in rest area eastbound

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Free Camping

Caravans

Tent Site

Facilities

Shade

Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Level gravel drive through plus some bush tracks

Free Overnight Camp

Drystone walling

Bin

Day Rest Area

Unknown feature

Overnight Rest Area

Picnic table and bin

Day Use Area

Location

Drystone Walling Rest Area•Flinders Highway, Sheringa, SA, 5607

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Common questions about Drystone Walling Rest Area

Is Drystone Walling Rest Area free to camp at?

We have Drystone Walling Rest Area in Sheringa, SA 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 Drystone Walling Rest Area have?

Drystone Walling Rest Area has shade, level gravel drive through plus some bush tracks, free overnight camp, pets welcome, drystone walling and free camping. That is the short list; 14 facilities are recorded for this site in total. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Are dogs allowed at Drystone Walling Rest Area?

The record for Drystone Walling 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 Drystone Walling Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Drystone Walling 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 Drystone Walling Rest Area?

Drystone Walling Rest Area sits in Sheringa, SA. 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 Drystone Walling Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Drystone Walling Rest Area
Facility	On site
Shade	Yes
Level gravel drive through plus some bush tracks	Yes
Free Overnight Camp	Yes
Pets Welcome	Yes
Drystone walling	Yes
Free Camping	Yes
Bin	Yes
Caravans	Yes
Day Rest Area	Yes
	Yes
Tent Site	Yes
Overnight Rest Area	Yes
Picnic Tables	Yes
Picnic table and bin	Yes
Day Use Area	Yes

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