Karda

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Karda is a medium-size campground approximately 25km from Lesueur National 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

Thirty-one campsites in two areas.

Seven campsites in the Marri area and five in the Wandoo area have a constructed compacted gravel surface.

All other campsites have a rough unmade earth and grass surface that is not suitable for caravans and camper trailers.

All campsites are unpowered.

Check campsite details and the campground map carefully when booking.

Facilities

No-flush pit toilets.

Picnic tables and benches.

Campground Rules

Campfires when conditions permit and in the provided fire rings only. Usual permitted season: May - 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 and at some campsites only. Check campsite details carefully when booking.

Do not empty waste from your portable toilet into campground toilets. 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 Karda.

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.

A vehicle entry fee is required for the nearby Lesueur National Park. The fee may be paid on arrival at the 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 Karda are:

Full terms and conditions

Your safety and health

Drinking water is not provided.

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

20km north-east of Jurien Bay via Jurien Road (also known as Jurien East Road) and Banovich Road.

Access 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 Karda Reserve

Contact Parks and Wildlife Service Turquoise Coast District Office (Jurien Bay)