Wanagarren
Wanagarren is a medium-size campground next to the beach and Jurien Bay Marine Park.
Booking
Bookings are essential and can be made up to 180 days (approximately six months) before arrival and for one campsite 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 Turquoise Coast District Office (Jurien Bay) to discuss your requirements.
Campsites
Fifteen campsites that vary in size and are mostly on soft sand. The surface may be uneven and not level. They are not suitable for caravans or camper trailers.
All campsites are unpowered.
All campsites have a fire ring.
Check campsite details and the campground map carefully when booking.
Facilities
This campground has no facilities.
Campground Rules
Campfires when conditions permit and in the 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.
No toilets provided. 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 Wanagarren.
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 Wanagaren are:
2023
Sunday 1 – Saturday 14 January
Friday 3 – Saturday 5 March
Thursday 6 – Saturday 22 April
Friday 2 – Sunday 4 June
Friday 22 – Sunday 24 September
Saturday 23 – Sunday 31 December
2024
Monday 1 – Saturday 13 January
Thursday 25 – Sunday 28 January
Friday 1 – Saturday 3 March
Thursday 28 March – Saturday 13 April
Friday 31 May – Sunday 2 June
Friday 20 – Sunday 22 September
Monday 23 – Tuesday 31 December
Full terms and conditions
Your safety and health
Drinking water is not provided.
No personal hygiene facilities are provided.
FERAL BEES MAY BE ACTIVE IN THE AREA DURING
HOT, DRY PERIODS AND MAY SWARM TOWARDS ANY SOURCE OF WATER AT CAMPSITES.
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
24km south of Cervantes, off Indian Ocean Drive.
Access for high-clearance 4WD vehicles with low-range gears only. Reduce tyre pressure for soft sand access track. No facility to reinflate tyres on exit. Trailers not permitted.
Go to Main Roads WA Travel Map for route planning information.
Read more about Wanagarren Nature Reserve and Jurien Bay Marine Park
Contact Parks and Wildlife Service Turquoise Coast District Office (Jurien Bay)
