About this campground
Conto is a very large campground 4km from Conto Beach in the Margaret River Region. It is close to Boranup Forest and on the Cape to Cape Track.
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 Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park Information Centre (Calgardup) to discuss your requirements.
Campsites
Conto has eight separate camping areas.
Areas and campsites vary significantly. Check campsite details and the campground map carefully when booking.
All campsites are unpowered.
Chuditch
19 campsites with a compacted crushed rock surface for rooftop tents, campervans, camper trailers and caravans. Posts separate campsites from a compacted earth space with a fire ring and picnic table that has no space for tents or swags. Separation and vegetation screening between campsites, shared-use food preparation shelter and toilets varies.
Davies
12 campsites with a compacted earth surface. Thick low-level vegetation providing good separation and privacy. Narrow access in places. Tents and swags only. Not suitable for vehicle awnings, rooftop tents, campervans/motorhomes, camper trailers or caravans. All campsites have a fire ring and picnic table.
Hamelin
22 campsites with a compacted earth surface. Campsites on the inside of the vehicle access track loop have marked parking spaces but no marked boundaries to the shared-use space for tents and swags where the shared-use food preparation shelter and toilets are located. Campsites on the outside of the loop are more clearly delineated, with more separation and privacy. Tents and swags only. Not suitable for vehicle awnings, rooftop tents, campervans/motorhomes, camper trailers or caravans. All campsites have access to a fire ring and picnic table, for some campsites on the inside of the access track loop these are for shared-use.
Isaacs
Campfires are not permitted at any time.
13 campsites with compacted earth/sand surface. Thick low-level vegetation providing good separation and privacy. Narrow access in places. Tents and swags only. Not suitable for vehicle awnings, rooftop tents, campervans/motorhomes, camper trailers or caravans. All campsites have a picnic table.
Quenda
18 campsites with compacted crushed rock surface for rooftop tents, campervans, camper trailers and caravans. Posts separate campsites from a compacted earth space with a fire ring and picnic table. The compacted earth space for some campsites only has space for a small tent or swags. Separation and vegetation screening between campsites, shared-use food preparation shelter and toilets varies.
Wanil
Shared, shady compacted earth surface space with no marked campsites and five shared-use fire rings and picnic tables. Seven marked parking spaces separated from the camping area by posts. Book for your own vehicle and space in the shared area only. Tents and swags only. Not suitable for vehicle awnings, rooftop tents, campervans/motorhomes, camper trailers or caravans.
Whalers
13 campsites with a compacted earth/sand surface. Less dense low-level vegetation with less setback from vehicle access track, but good separation between all campsites. Tents and swags only. Not suitable for vehicle awnings, rooftop tents, campervans/motorhomes, camper trailers or caravans. All campsites have a fire ring and picnic table.
Whistlers
14 campsites with a variety of surfaces, layouts and vehicle access. Some sites are suitable for tents and swags only. All campsites have a fire ring and picnic table.
Facilities
Drinking water is not provided. Rainwater may be seasonally available but supply is not guaranteed and treatment is required to make safe for consumption.
No-flush pit toilets in all areas.
Chuditch and Quenda areas have food preparation shelters with gas barbecues, dishwashing sinks with unheated rainwater (not guaranteed year-round), food preparation surfaces, picnic tables and benches. Hamelin, Quenda and Wanil areas have gas barbecue shelters. Campers in any area may use any of the shelters - they are not for the exclusive use of those camping in the areas where they are situated.
Wanil area has shared-use picnic tables and fire rings.
Campsites in Davies, Hamelin, Whalers and Whistlers areas have a picnic table and benches and a fire ring. Some may be shared use with nearby campsites.
Campsites in Isaacs area have a picnic table.
Campsites in Chuditch and Quenda areas have a fire ring.
Campground Rules
Campfires are not permitted at any time in Isaacs area.
In all other areas of the campground, campfires, solid fuel barbecues, cookers and heaters are not permitted during the hotter summer period, typically from mid-November to mid-April. On arrival at the campground check signage for the current situation.
When campfires are permitted they must be within the provided fire rings only. Never leave a campfire, stove, barbecue or heater unattended. Always extinguish a fire completely with water.
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.
Gas or liquid fuel appliances, including stoves, barbecues, heaters and lighting may be used unless a Total Fire Ban is declared for the Shire of Augusta Margaret River. Go to Emergency WA for Total Fire Ban information.
No dogs or other domestic animals.
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 Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.
Camping fee must be paid by Mastercard or VISA when booking.
No booking fee.
A fee may apply if you cancel or remove dates from a booking. Stricter conditions apply for peak periods
Safety information
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
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Campground hosts
When you arrive at this campground you might be greeted by a volunteer campground host. Be sure to say 'hi' as they have a wealth of information about the area and are known for helping to create unforgettable memories for travellers.
Find out more about becoming a Campground Host.
Activities
Bushwalking
Camping
Plants, wildlife and fungi
Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of Conto Campground.
Traditional Owners
We recognise and acknowledge Wardandi people as the Traditional Owners of Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.
