Potters Gorge
Potters Gorge is a large campground in jarrah forest on the shore of Wellington Dam. The Potters trailhead for the Wambenger mountain bike and shared-use trails network is adjacent to the campground.
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
59 campsites of varying surfaces, sizes and layouts.
All campsites have a picnic table and a fire ring.
A group camping area for tents and swags only is usually reserved for education and community group use only. Parking is a short walk from the camping area.
All campsites are unpowered.
Check campsite details and the campground map carefully when booking.
Facilities
Drinking water not provided. Untreated water may be seasonally available but supply is not guaranteed and treatment is required to make safe for consumption.
No-flush pit toilets.
Portable toilet dump point.
Food preparation and dining shelters with gas barbecue, dishwashing sinks with unheated rainwater only (not guaranteed year-round), food preparation surfaces, picnic tables and benches.
Campground Rules
Campfires when conditions permit and in the provided fire rings 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.
No dogs or other domestic animals.
Generator use is permitted 8am-6pm only.
Do not empty waste from portable toilets into campground toilets. Use the dump point or 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 Wellington National Park.
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 Wellington National Park are:
- Friday 26 - Sunday 28 September 2025
- Thursday 23 December 2025 - Saturday 10 January 2026
- Friday 23 - Sunday 25 January 2026
- Friday 27 February - Sunday 1 March 2026
Full terms and conditions
Your safety and health
Drinking water is not provided. Rainwater may be seasonally available but supply is not guaranteed and should be treated to make safe for consumption.
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
28km from Collie, 51km from Bunbury via Coalfields Highway and Wellington Dam Road.
River Road will be closed from Monday 6 January 2025 to Thursday 17 April 2025 between the Collie River and Pile Road only. The road, and access to Honeymoon Pool, will remain open between Wellington Dam Road and the river.
Go to Main Roads WA Travel Map for route planning information
Read more about Wellington National Park
Contact Kiosk at the Dam
