Shannon
Shannon is a large campground close to the South Western Highway in the Southern Forests.
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 Donnelly District Office (Pemberton) to discuss your requirements.
Campsites
Forty-one campsites on the site of the former forestry workers settlement and twenty-seven campsites in the adjacent pine forest. Campsite surfaces and sizes vary.
Two campsites in the pine forest have small timber cabins with bunks.
All campsites are unpowered.
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 and no-flush pit toilets.
Chemical toilet dump point.
Showers: water heated by camper-operated wood-fired heater.
Food preparation shelter with gas barbecue, dishwashing sink and food preparation surfaces.
Communal use fire rings.
Campground Rules
Campfires when conditions permit and in the provided communal use fire rings only. Usual permitted season: May - November. Check current campfire conditions
Chopped firewood may be available. Bring your own in case none is available. Collecting firewood and kindling is not permitted in national parks and other conservation reserves.
No dogs or other domestic animals.
Generator use is permitted 9am-7pm only.
Do not empty waste from your portable toilet 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 and a per vehicle park entry fee apply.
Fees for camping and vehicle entry increased on 27 October 2023. The increased fees will apply for changes (except to vehicle registration numbers) to existing bookings, including for unchanged dates, campers and entry fees, 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, campers and entry fees 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.
Park entry fee may be paid when booking, on arrival at Shannon National 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.
Full terms and conditions
Your safety and health
Drinking water is not provided.
December to April can be very 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
53km from Manjimup, 67km from Walpole via South Western Highway.
Go to Main Roads WA Travel Map for route planning information.
Read more about Shannon National Park.
Contact Parks and Wildlife Service Donnelly District Office (Pemberton)
