WWII Site Rest Area Barkly Highway

Gunpowder, QLD

Gunpowder, QLD

At a glanceFree campsite

Free CampingBBQDump PointToiletsCaravansPets Welcome

About this campsite

The WWII Site Rest Area on the Barkly Highway is a convenient and tranquil stop between Camooweal and Mount Isa, providing shade and ample space in a historic setting. This location is also equipped with important modern conveniences, such as 3G reception, allowing visitors to stay connected even in remote areas. Alongside these amenities, the site offers informative panels for those interested in the history and significance of the location, making for both a relaxing and enriching experience.

Taking a pit stop on your journey along the Barkly Highway becomes more than just a comfort break at the WWII Site Rest Area. Situated conveniently between Camooweal and Mount Isa, this rest area invites travelers for respite under its welcoming canopy of shade. Besides making for a perfect place to stretch your legs, it presents an opportunity to absorb a bit of history, with intriguing informational posts to read. Plus, indicative of the modern era, this rest area is within a 3G reception area - a boon for travelers looking to update their travel logs, catch up on emails, or make important phone calls. Sit back, relax, and enrich your journey when the WWII Site Rest Area beckons on your travels down Barkly Highway.

How to Get There

95km E of Camooweal, 99km W of Mount Isa on N side of Barkly Highway. Slightly elevated above the level of the highway.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Free Camping

Caravans

Facilities

Picnic Tables

Shade

BBQ

Dump Point

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Maximum 48 hrs

Long Rig

Unknown feature

Mobile reception

Information

Bin

Information Board

Mobile Phone Coverage

Day Use Area

Interesting historic site

Large rest area

Overnight Rest Area

Free Overnight Camp

Day Rest Area

Location

WWII Site Rest Area Barkly Highway•Barkly Highway, Gunpowder, QLD, 4825

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Common questions about WWII Site Rest Area Barkly Highway

Is WWII Site Rest Area Barkly Highway free to camp at?

We have WWII Site Rest Area Barkly Highway in Gunpowder, 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 WWII Site Rest Area Barkly Highway have?

WWII Site Rest Area Barkly Highway has picnic tables, maximum 48 hrs, free camping, shade, long rig and mobile reception. That is the short list; 21 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 WWII Site Rest Area Barkly Highway?

The record for WWII Site Rest Area Barkly Highway 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 WWII Site Rest Area Barkly Highway online?

We hold no online booking link for WWII Site Rest Area Barkly Highway, 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 WWII Site Rest Area Barkly Highway?

WWII Site Rest Area Barkly Highway sits in Gunpowder, 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 WWII Site Rest Area Barkly Highway

Facilities recorded for WWII Site Rest Area Barkly Highway
Facility	On site
Picnic Tables	Yes
Maximum 48 hrs	Yes
Free Camping	Yes
Shade	Yes
Long Rig	Yes
	Yes
Mobile reception	Yes
Information	Yes
BBQ	Yes
Dump Point	Yes
Toilets	Yes
Bin	Yes
Information Board	Yes
Mobile Phone Coverage	Yes
Day Use Area	Yes
Interesting historic site	Yes
Large rest area	Yes
Overnight Rest Area	Yes
Free Overnight Camp	Yes
Caravans	Yes
Pets Welcome	Yes
Day Rest Area	Yes

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Free campsite — no booking needed, sites are first come, first served.

Listed as a free camp — we have not confirmed the fee with the operator

Councils and new owners do bring in fees, so ring ahead or check signage

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