Lane Poole Reserve : Campsites

Department of Conservation and Land Management
Address: Banksiadale Rd, Dwellingup
Phone: 08 9538 1078
Email: dwell.dis@calm.wa.gov.au
Website: www.naturebase.net
Opening Times: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30

There are several camping and day-use areas in Lane-Poole Reserve. Camping fees are $5 per adult (16 years of age or over) and $2 per child aged between 5 and 16 years (less than 5 years free). Day use of the reserve is currently free of charge.

An annual total fire ban is in force in Lane Poole Reserve from 15 December to 15 March, Low rainfall and/or hot conditions may see fire bans extended. Campers are encouraged to bring their own gas stoves during these periods. Wood fires in the fire rings provided are permitted during the rest of the year. Firewood is not supplied, but is available from local distributors for about $5 a bag.

Dogs are allowed, but only on a leash. Unrestrained pets are at risk from fox baiting carried out in the reserve under CALM's Western Shield program.

Roads are gravel, maximum speed 40 km per hour please. Nearest towns: Dwellingup (7.5 km) and Waroona (32 km).

Campers code: respect other campers, please keep all noise to a minimum after 9pm and please place all rubbish in the bins provided at each camp site.

Baden Powell Campground
Where is it?: 9km from Dwellingup, 1.5km from entry station
Facilities: Toilet, tables, barbecues, bins, canoe launch and steps down to the water.
What to do: Camping, Swimming, fishing, canoeing, picnic, bushwalking.

Baden Powell Day-use Area
Facilities: Toilet, tables, barbecues, bins, steps down to the water.
What to do: Swimming, fishing, canoeing, picnic, bushwalking. No Camping.

Bob's Crossing
Where is it?: 12.5km from Dwellingup and 5km from entry station on River Road.
Facilities: Concrete river crossing, providing access to Nanga Mill and Stringers.
What to do: Swimming, fishing. Canoe pickup/drop-off-10 min parking area. No camping.

Charlie's Flat
Where is it?: 14.5 km from Dwellingup and 7 km from entry station on River Road.
Facilities: Individual camp sites, barbecues, tables, toilets, car bays, bins.
What to do: Camping, swimming, fishing, canoeing.

Chuditch Camping Area
Where is it?: 16 km from Dwellingup and 8.5 km from entry station on Murray Valley Road
Facilities: Individual camp sites, drive-through caravan sites, information, free gas barbecues, tank water and basins, covered camp kitchen, bins, walk trails

Island Pool Day-use Area
Where is it?: 16.5 km from Dwellingup and 9 km from entry station on River Road.
Facilities: Barbecues, tables, toilet, steps down to water, walk trail.
What to do: Swimming, fishing, canoeing, bushwalking, picnic. No camping.

Nanga Mill
Where is it?: 18 km from Dwellingup and 10.5 km from entry station on Murray Valley Road via Bob's Crossing.
Facilities: Barbecues, tables, toilets, bins, drinking water, walk trails.
What to do: Camping, bushwalking (short walk to river).

Nanga Townsite
Where is it?: 13.5 km from Dwellingup and 6 km from entry station via Nanga Road.
Facilities: Campground, barbecues, tables, toilets, bins, walk trail.
What to do: Camping, bushwalking.

Stringers
Where is it?: 18.5 km from Dwellingup and 11 km from entry station on Murray Valley Road via Bob's Crossing
Facilities: Campground, barbecues, tables, toilets, bins, canoe launch.
What to do: Camping, swimming, fishing, canoeing.

Tony's Bend
Where is it?: 17 km from Dwellingup and 9.5 km from entry station on River Road.
Facilities: Individual camp sites, barbecues, tables, toilets, car bays, bins.
What to do: Fishing, swimming, camping, canoeing.

Yarragil
Where is it?: 20 km from Dwellingup and 12.5 km from entry station on River Road.
Facilities: Camp sites, canoe launch site, barbecues, tables, toilet, bins, steps to water.
What to do: Camping, swimming, canoeing, fishing.

Last modified 20-01-2009 09:12 AM