Well 33 on Canning Stock Route. Three kilometres north of the intersection of the Canning Stock Route by the Wapet Road (to
the West) and the Jenkins Road (to the east), near Kunawarritji. This is popular camp ground approximately half way along the
Canning Stock Route is suitable to be accessed for four wheel drives and rough road camper trailers and caravans. A well and
tank provide water. No amenities. Free. Visited 2009
Jupiter Well. A very pleasant remote camp ground in a grove of desert oaks, on the Gary Junction Road 154 kilometres east of
Gary Junction and 285 kilometres west of the Northern Territory border. A well with hand pump provides fresh water. No
other amenities. Free. Visited 2009
Old road works quarry approximately 30 kilometres west of the Northern Territory border and 800 metres south of the Gary Junction
Road, opposite the Dover Hills. Quiet bush camping with a pleasant outlook. Ground not level. Not an authorised
rest area, but a good overnight stop for those travelling through this remote area. Visited 2009
Lake Johnston. 107 kilometres west of Norseman on the Hyden-Norseman Road (a good dirt road). A lovely overnight spot overlooking
a large salt pan. Pit toilet. The road is in earshot, but there is very little traffic. Featured on the Granite Woodlands
Discovery Trail. Visited 2007
McDermid Rock. Turn off five kilometres to the west of Lake Johnston. Small parking area and pit toilet. Featured
on the Granite Woodlands Discovery Trail. Walk on the rock which has signage to points of interest. Visited 2007
Burra Rock and Cave Hill Rock are granite outcrops to the south of Coolgardie in the historic Woodlines area. Dirt road access
via Nepean road, Burra Rock Road and Cave Hill Road. 48 kilometres to Burra Rock and a further 34 kilometres to Cave Hill. Small dams were built on the rocks during the gold rush days to obtain water which was more precious than gold, with diversion walls
from slabs of granite, which are still standing. Cave Hill has many small dams, as well as a face with a wave and colourful
caverns. Both allow free camping; pit toilet only. Visited 2007
Victoria Rocks, around 45 kilometres south west of Coolgardie on the Victoria Rocks Road is a massive granite outcrop and is a popular
picnic and free camping spot. Large and spread out area for camping, with pit toilets at main camping ground. Visited2007
The Breakaways. Approximately 135 kilometres east of Hyden on the Hyden Norseman Road. A large camping area with a pit
toilet along a colourful breakaway formation. Worth stopping to see even if not camping. Flat, with room for big groups.
Note that from August 2016 camping closing to the edge of the Breakaways has been prevented and bollards installed. Featured
on the Granite Woodlands Discovery Trail. Visited 2007 and 2019
Cape Riche community camp site near Wellstead WA. Pleasant and popular community camp site with toilets and outdoor cold shower
(as you come off beach). Within site rules, cooking campfires permitted. Nice bay for swimming and boating. Pleasant
walks. Caretaker in attendance during summer, when camp can be fairly crowded. We paid $5 per night in peak season 2005. Updated 2022; now $20 per night.
Mason Bay WA – east of Hopetoun. Pleasant camp with pit toilets and rubbish collection. No water. Popular and crowded
during summer. Nearby Starvation Bay has a similarly priced campsite on a lovely bay. Visited 2005
A charge of $19.00 per site night now applies, and must be booked and paid on line with the shire of Ravensthorpe. A dump point
has been added at these two campgrounds. Updated 2023
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Koorarawalyee Rest Area. On the north side of the Great Eastern Highway, sisty kilometres east of Southern Cross and 120
kilometres west of Coolgardie. This is now the official 24 hour rest area, providing picnic tables, pit toilets and a dump
point. Only a little way from the highway it is not quiet, but tracks leading further could be investigated. We chose
to stay in the Scenic Lookout Rest Area on the southern side of the highway which is 76 kilometres west of Coolgardie as it is on
a loop of old road going a kilometre away from the highway and lots of places to camp at the base of some granite outcrops which are
an easy walk to the top for views of the surrounding countryside, salt pans and granite rocks. However the toilet has been removed
and is no longer an authorised overnight rest area.
Marella Gorge. Flora Station have informed that they no longer allow access. For those travelling between Western Australia and
the Northern Territory via the Duncan Road and Buntine Highway, Marella Gorge can only be accessed with permission from
the Flora Station. We were privileged to have been granted permission. There are a number of tracks to explore. Marella
Gorge is accessed from the Duncan Road west of the junction. Drives and walks. No amenities. Visited 2008
Free camping by the rivers outside of authorised camp grounds along the Gibb River Road is no longer permitted.
King Edward River campground. Mitchell Plateau Road a short distance west of the Mitchell River Crossing (exercise caution crossing
river and only do so if levels and rate of flow are safe for your vehicle). Pit toilets. By the King Edward River. River is safe for swimming at this point. A lovely campground and ideal as a base for a day trip to Mitchell Falls. Visited2008 Camping fees of $11 per person per night now apply at this campground and a caretaker is in attendance in peak
season.
Lake Nallan is lovely lake which attracts many water birds and although it may dry up during some summers, you will usually
find water there and the birds that use this as a haven. Free camping is permitted alongside the Lake Nallan Nature Reserve
on the south side of the lake, which is 24 kilometres north of Cue on the Great Northern Highway. No amenities, but bins in roadside
rest area. 48 hour limit. Please respect the wildlife, land, lake and natural bush and camp only in authorised areas so
campers can continue to enjoy this pleasant rest stop and bird watching area. Visited 2009
On a pool of the Greenough River with cliff face opposite campground. $5 per person per night honesty box. Three day limit.
Upper level suitable for caravans, including large rigs. Lower area suitable for small campers and tents. Dogs permitted
on leads. Dump point provided. Flushing toilets, outdoor cold shower and non potable water tap at toilet block, barbecue/picnic area,
children's playground. 45 kilometres south east of Geraldton. Take Walkaway-Nangetty Road east and turn north at Ellendale Road.
Track into campground is well signed and suitable for all vehicles. Pleasant walking area and swimming spot. Visited 2014
Newman Rocks, 138 kilometres east of Norseman and 50 kilometres west of Balladonia. Large and spread out area for camping
with some spots amongst trees closer to the highway, or follow the track for about one kilometre to an open and rocky area
with plenty of place to find relatively level places. There is a small dam which we overlooked from the place we chose
twice. Free access, courtesy station owner. Visited 2017 and 2019
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RAAF Boab Quarry. This large area is along the Leopold Downs Road, approximately four kilometres from the Great Northern Highway. The Leopold Downs Road turnoff is 38 kilometres north west of Fitzroy Crossing. When the road turns in an easterly direction,
it is little more than 300 metres to the quarry turnoff, on the south side of the road. There are numerous places to stop for
the night, including at a dam. No facilities.
Leopold Downs Road combines with and continues north as the Fairfield-Leopold
Downs Road, passing Tunnel Creek, Windjana Gorge and joining the Gibb River Road. Visited 2008