Charlies Flat
Charlies Flat is a medium-size campground in jarrah forest on the Murray River with access for swimming and kayaking.
Booking
Bookings are essential and can be made:
- online and at this website only
- for one campsite only that you must camp on yourself
- up to and including the day of arrival (subject to campsite availability and your own internet service* to make a booking)
- up to 180 days (approximately six months) before arrival
*Check your mobile service provider’s coverage map but beware that the quality and reliability of service in regional and remote Australia can be variable and is impacted by the forests and hills of Australia’s South West.
Friends, family or other social groups travelling together who cannot be accommodated on the same campsite must make their own separate bookings.
If you are an outdoor education provider, licensed commercial tour operator or are organising an event (friends, family and other social groups camping together does not constitute an event), contact Parks and Wildlife Service Dwellingup Work Centre to discuss your requirements.
Campsites
Sixteen campsites that vary significantly due to the forest setting. Most campsites are suitable for tents and swags only.
All campsites are unpowered.
All campsites have a picnic table and benches and a fire ring.
Check campsite details and the campground map carefully when booking.
Facilities
No-flush pit toilets.
Campground Rules
Campfires and solid fuel barbecues, cookers and heaters are not permitted during the prohibited burning period for the Shire of Waroona, when the Fire Danger Rating for the Brockman Fire Weather District is High, Extreme or Catastrophic or when a Total Fire Ban is in force for the Shire of Waroona. Go to Emergency WA for Fire Danger Rating and Total Fire Ban information. Additional fire safety restrictions may be imposed at any time and without notice if conditions demand.
When campfires are permitted, they must be within the provided fire rings only. Never leave a campfire, stove, barbecue or heater unattended. Always extinguish a fire completely with water.
Bring your own firewood. Check current restrictions on the movement of wood, including firewood. Collecting firewood and kindling is not permitted in national parks and other conservation reserves.
Gas or liquid fuel appliances, including stoves, barbecues, heaters and lighting may be used unless a Total Fire Ban is declared for the Shire of Waroona.
Dogs are permitted. They must be controlled on a leash at all times.
Generator use is permitted 8am-9pm only.
Do not empty waste from portable toilets into campground toilets. Carry waste out of the park for disposal in an authorised dump point.
Fees
A per person camping fee and a per vehicle park entry fee apply.
Camping fee must be paid by Mastercard or VISA when booking.
Park entry fee may be paid when booking, on arrival at Lane Poole Reserve or by purchasing a park pass and is required for motor vehicles only. Payment is not required for trailers, including camper trailers and caravans.
More about fees
No booking fee.
A fee may apply if you cancel or remove dates from a booking. Stricter conditions apply for peak periods. Current and upcoming peak periods for Lane Poole Reserve are:
- Thursday 23 December 2025 - Saturday 10 January 2026
- Friday 23 - Sunday 25 January 2026
- Friday 27 February - Sunday 1 March 2026
- Thursday 2 - Saturday 18 April 2026
- Friday 24 - Sunday 26 April 2026
- Friday 29 - Sunday 31 May 2026
Full terms and conditions
Your safety and health
Drinking water is not provided.
No-flush pit toilets are the only personal hygiene facility.
December to April can be extremely hot and the risk of bushfire can be very high.
Nights can be cold from June to September.
Storms are common between May and October throughout WA.
Ensure you have sufficient supplies (including water, food, fuel, medication and first aid), and equipment and clothing appropriate for the conditions before travelling.
Be prepared for an emergency. For alerts, warnings and advice go to: Emergency WA
Location
16km from Dwellingup via Pinjarra-Williams Road and Nanga Road.
42km from Waroona via Nanga Brook Road and Nanga Road.
Access includes unsealed roads suitable for 2WD and AWD vehicles but road conditions can be variable and caution is advised.
Go to Main Roads WA Travel Map for route planning information
Read more about Lane Poole Reserve
Contact Parks and Wildlife Service Dwellingup Work Centre
