Mick Murray at Lake Kepwari
Formerly known as Lake Kepwari Campground, Mick Murray Campground is a medium-size campground close to a boat ramp for access
to Lake Kepwari for water skiing.
Booking
Bookings are essential and can be made:
- online and at this website only
- for one campsite only that you must camp on yourself
- up to and including the day of arrival (subject to campsite 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 and is impacted by the forests and hills of Australia’s South West.
Friends, family or other social groups travelling together who cannot be accommodated on the same campsite 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 Wellington District Office (Collie) to discuss your requirements.
Campsites
Twenty-one compacted gravel campsites that vary in size.
All campsites are unpowered.
All campsites have a picnic table and benches and a fire ring.
Check campsite details and the campground map carefully when booking.
Facilities
Drinking water not provided. Untreated water may be available, but supply is not guaranteed, and treatment is required to make safe for consumption.
Flush toilets.
Dining shelter with barbecues, picnic tables and benches.
Communal-use firepit with bench seats.
Access paths to all campground facilities are compacted gravel, with varying grades and no steps. Toilets, dining shelter and picnic tables are accessible to people in a wheelchair.
Campground Rules
Campfires when conditions permit and in the provided fire rings and firepits only. Usual permitted season: April - November. Check current campfire conditions
Bring your own firewood. Check current restrictions on the movement of wood, including firewood. Collecting firewood and kindling is not permitted in national parks and other conservation reserves.
Dogs are permitted. They must be controlled on a leash at all times.
Generator use is permitted 8am-6pm only.
Do not empty waste from portable toilets into campground toilets. Carry waste out of the park for disposal in an authorised dump point.
Fees
A per person camping fee applies. There is no vehicle entry fee for Lake Kepwari.
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. Current and upcoming peak periods for Lake Kepwari are:
- Monday 23 December 2024 - Saturday 11 January 2025
- Friday 24 - Sunday 26 January 2025
- Friday 28 February - Sunday 2 March 2025
- Friday 11 – Saturday 26 April 2025
- Friday 30 May – Sunday 1 June 2025
Full terms and conditions
Your safety and health
Drinking water is not provided. Water may be available but supply is not guaranteed and should be treated to make safe for consumption.
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
16km from Collie via Patterson Street, Preston Road, Collie-Preston Road, McAlinden Road and Neath Road.
Go to Main Roads WA Travel Map for route planning information
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