Canebrake Pool
Canebrake Pool is a small campground in jarrah-marri forest on the banks of the Margaret River.
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 availability)
- up to 180 days (approximately six months) before arrival
Booking before you start your journey to the campground or at a town
along the route is advised. Check your mobile service provider’s
coverage map but beware that the forest and hills can adversely affect
the quality and reliability of service.
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
Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park Information Centre (Calgardup) to discuss your requirements.
Campsites
Nine campsites with a compacted earth surface that vary significantly due to the forest setting.
SOME CAMPSITES ARE SUBJECT TO STANDING WATER AFTER HEAVY RAIN.
All campsites are unpowered.
Check campsite details and the campground map carefully when booking.
Facilities
No-flush pit toilets.
All campsites have a fire ring and picnic table and benches.
Campground Rules
Campfires when conditions permit and in the provided fire rings only. Usual permitted season: April - November. Check current campfire conditions
Chopped firewood may be available. Bring your own in case none is available. 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 not permitted.
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 Rapids Conservation 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 Rapids Conservation Park 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.
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
Via Canebrake Road (can be very corrugated, particularly January-April)
26km from Margaret River via Bussell Highway, Osmington Road and Canebrake Road; 40km from Busselton via Chapaman Hill Road and Canebrake Road.
Alternative route via Crossing Road
36km from Margaret River via Rosa Brook Road, Mowen Road, Great North Road and Crossing Road; 52km from Busselton via Sues Road, Mowen Road, Great North Road and Crossing Road.
Go to Main Roads WA Travel Map for route planning information
Read more about Rapids Conservation Park.
Contact Parks and Wildlife Service Blackwood District Office (Busselton).
