Karijini - overflow camping
The Karijini overflow campground is open April to October only. It is a hard-surface area without separated marked campsites.
Booking
Bookings are essential and can be made up to 180 days (approximately six months) before arrival, for one motor vehicle or one motor vehicle and one trailer only, and for up to two nights only.
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 Pilbara Region HQ (Karratha) to discuss your requirements.
Campsites
Compacted gravel surface.
No marked individual campsites and no power.
Facilities
No-flush pit toilets are the only facility.
Park Visitor Centre
Karijini Visitor Centre open 9am - 4pm March - November is 1km from the campground.
Showers available during opening hours for an additional fee.
Self-service on-arrival booking during opening hours and subject to availability of campsites.
Campground Rules
No campfires at any time.
No dogs or other domestic animals.
Generator use is permitted 8am-8pm only.
Do not empty waste from your portable toilet into campground toilets. Use the dump point at Dales campground or 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 and a per vehicle park entry fee apply.
Fees for camping and vehicle entry increased on 27 October 2023. The increased fees will apply for changes (except to vehicle registration numbers) to existing bookings, including for unchanged dates, campers and entry fees, 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, campers and entry fees 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.
Park entry fee may be paid when booking, on arrival at Karijini National Park 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. Peak periods for Karijini National Park are:
2023
Thursday 6 – Saturday 22 April
Friday 2 – Sunday 4 June
Friday 30 June – Saturday 15 July
Friday 22 September – Saturday 7 October
2024
Thursday 28 March – Saturday 13 April
Friday 31 May – Sunday 2 June
Friday 28 June – Saturday 13 July
Friday 20 September – Saturday 5 October
Full terms and conditions
Your safety and health
Drinking water is not provided.
No-flush pit toilets are the only personal hygiene facility.
November to April is tropical cyclone season.
December to April can be very hot.
Storms are common between May and October throughout WA.
Karijini National Park is in very 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
100km from Tom Price, 197km from Newman, 75km from Munjina/Auski Roadhouse, 295km from Millstream Chichester National Park.
Go to Main Roads WA Travel Map for route planning information
Read more about Karijini National Park
Contact Parks and Wildlife Service Pilbara Region HQ (Karratha)