Conto

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Conto is a very large campground 4km from Conto Beach in the Margaret River Region. It is close to Boranup Forest and on the Cape to Cape Track.

Booking

Bookings are essential and can be made up to 180 days (approximately six months) before arrival and for one campsite only.

Specific campsites cannot be reserved. Choose an area when booking and select from campsites in that area that are vacant on arrival.

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 Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park Information Centre (Calgardup) to discuss your requirements.

Campsites

Conto has eight separate camping areas.

Campsites in the Chuditch (19 campsites) and Quenda (18) areas are reverse-in with a compacted crushed limestone surface and a fire ring.

Campsites in the Davies (12), Hamelin (22), Whalers (11) and Whistlers (14) areas are compacted earth and grass sites nestled amongst the peppermint trees, often with low overhead clearance. They are suitable for tents and swags only with parking alongside. They have a picnic table and benches and a fire ring. Some may be shared use with nearby campsites.

Isaacs area has 13 campsites that are similar to Davies, Hamelin, Whalers and Whistlers but they have no fire rings as campfires are not permitted at any time.

Wanil is a fenced grass area for tents and swags only without marked campsites, and parking outside the fence. There are shared use picnic tables, benches and fire rings.

All campsites are unpowered.

Check campsite details and the campground map carefully when booking.

Facilities

Drinking water not provided. Untreated water may be seasonally available but supply is not guaranteed and treatment is required to make safe for consumption.

No-flush pit toilets in all areas.

Chuditch and Quenda areas have food preparation and dining shelters with gas barbecues, dishwashing sinks with unheated rainwater (not guaranteed year-round), food preparation surfaces, picnic tables and benches.

Hamelin, Quenda and Wanil areas have sheltered gas barbecues. Campers in any area may use any of the facilities - they are not for the exclusive use of those camping in the areas where they are situated.

Campground Rules

Campfires when conditions permit and in the fire rings provided in all areas except Isaacs. Usual permitted season: April - November. Check current campfire conditions. Campfires are not permitted at any time in Isaacs area.

Chopped firewood may be available. Bring your own in case none is available. Collecting firewood and kindling is not permitted in national parks and other conservation reserves.

No dogs or other domestic animals.

Generator use is not permitted.

Do not empty waste from your portable toilet into campground toilets. Carry waste out of the park for disposal in an authorised dump point.

Fees

A per person camping fee applies. There is no vehicle entry fee for Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.

Fees for camping increased on 27 October 2023. The increased fees will apply for changes (except to vehicle registration numbers) to existing bookings, including for unchanged dates and campers, as well as to new bookings.

If you change a booking made before the fees were increased, you can apply for refund of any increased fees paid for unchanged dates and campers only. Apply by reply to the email confirming your booking change (subject line begins 'Your change to Park Stay WA booking'). Any delay in changing the booking may affect your right to refund.

Camping fee must be paid by Mastercard or VISA when booking.

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. Peak periods for Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park are:

Full terms and conditions

Your safety and health

Drinking water is not provided. Rainwater may be seasonally available but supply is not guaranteed and should be treated to make safe for consumption.

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

19km from Margaret River, 35km from Augusta. Conto Road, off Caves Road.

Go to Main Roads WA Travel Map for route planning information

Read more about Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park

Contact Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park Information Centre (Calgardup)