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:
- online and at this website only
- for one motor vehicle or one motor vehicle and one caravan/camper trailer/other trailer only
- for one or two nights only
- up to and including the day of arrival (subject to 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.
Friends, family or other social groups travelling together in separate vehicles 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 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.
Karijini Visitor Centre
Karijini Visitor Centre is open 9am-4pm, March-November only, and 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 portable toilets 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.
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. Current and upcoming peak periods for Karijini National Park are:
- Friday 11 – Saturday 26 April 2025
- Friday 30 May – Sunday 1 June 2025
- Friday 4 – Saturday 19 July 2025
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)
