Enjoy the outdoors — but no free camping

Our region offers fantastic opportunities for camping and caravanning. However, free camping is not permitted anywhere in the shire. This includes beaches, car parks, national parks, reserves and on streets in residential areas. Camping is only allowed in designated holiday parks and campgrounds. Fines may apply for camping outside approved areas.

Shire-managed Holiday Parks and Campgrounds

Yiradjinda Holiday Parks

From the serene banks of Goorbilyup (the Blackwood River) to the vast Southern Ocean, you'll find your perfect waterside stay at Yiradjinda Holiday Parks including:

  • Turner Holiday Park

  • Flinders Bay Holiday Park

  • Alexandra Bridge Campground

Yiradjinda is a Wadandi phrase meaning 'Under the Stars'. These parks are proudly owned and operated by the Shire.

Turner Holiday Park 

Naa Watajelup Keelip - Our River Mouth Camp

Find your flow where the river meets the ocean — perfect for fishing, boating, swimming or simply relaxing.

  • Chalets, powered & unpowered sites

  • No pets allowed

  • Accessible and close to town

Flinders Bay Holiday Park

Nala Watajelup Keelip - Our River Mouth Camp

The only beachfront holiday park in Taalinup (Augusta). Shady, private sites — ideal for families, including pets.

  • Powered & unpowered sites

  • Pet-friendly

  • Water sports & boat storage


Alexandra Bridge Campground 

Nala Boonur Keelip - Our Tree Camp

A peaceful bush setting on the Goorbilyup (Blackwood River), home to abundant birdlife and wildlife.

  • Unpowered sites (first-come, first-served)

  • Pet-friendly

  • Riverfront access, boat ramp

  • No booking required

For more information and to book go to Yirajinda Holiday Parks, email [email protected] or call (08) 9780 5633.

Camprounds & Holiday Parks in National Parks 

The following holiday parks and campgrounds are managed by Parks and Wildlife Service (DBCA). 

  • Boranup Campground
  • Canebrake Pool Campground 
  • Chapman Pool Campground 
  • Contos Campground
  • Hamelin Bay Holiday Park
  • Jarrahdene Campground
  • Point Road Campground

To book or learn more, visit Explore Parks WA.

Dump points

Margaret River

  • Wallcliffe Road (west of Margaret River Recreation Centre car park)

Cowaramup

  • Hall Road (near the public toilets)

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