Karara Rangeland Park
There are six areas in Karara Rangeland Park where camping is permitted: Damperwah Camp Zone, John Forrest Lookout, Kadji Kadji Camp Zone, Meleya Camp, Mongers Lake Camp and Warriedar.
Booking
Bookings are essential and can be made up to 180 days (approximately six months) before arrival and for one motor vehicle or one motor vehicle and one trailer only.
Book to camp in the park and stay at any of the six camping areas for any night. Moving between camping areas is permitted.
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 Murchison District Office (Geraldton) to discuss your requirements.
Campsites
The camping areas are compacted gravel surface.
No marked individual campsites and no power.
Facilities
Toilets at Warriedar.
There are no facilities at any of the other camping areas.
Campground Rules
Campfires when conditions permit and in provided fire rings only. Usual permitted season: April-October. Check current campfire conditions
Bring your own firewood. Collecting firewood and kindling is not permitted in national parks and other conservation reserves.
No dogs or other domestic animals.
Generator use is permitted 8am-9pm only.
No toilets provided at any camping area except Warriedar. Bring and use a portable, self-contained toilet that is approved for use in Australia and can be emptied into a dump point. Carry waste out of the park for disposal in an authorised dump point.
Carry all waste out of the park. No bins provided.
Fees
A per person camping fee applies. There is no vehicle entry fee for Karara Rangeland 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.
Full terms and conditions
Your safety and health
Drinking water is not provided.
Toilets at Warriedar are the only personal hygiene facility.
December to April can be extremely hot and the risk of bushfire can be very high.
Storms are common between May and October throughout WA.
Karara Rangeland Park is in remote Australia.
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
Karara Rangeland Park is approximately 450 km north east of Perth and can be accessed via Morawa, Perenjori, Yalgoo or the Great Northern Highway.
Access to Damperwah, Kadji Kadji and Mongers Lake is suitable for high-clearance 4WD vehicles with low-range gears only. Access to other camping areas 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 Karara Rangeland Park
Contact Parks and Wildlife Service Murchison District Office (Geraldton)
