About this campground
There are six areas in Karara Rangeland Park where camping is permitted: Damperwah Camp Zone, John Forrest Lookout, Kadji Kadji Camp Zone, Meleya Camp and Warriedar.
NOTE: Meleya Camp is currently closed due to improvement works.
Booking
Bookings are essential and can be made up to 180 days (approximately six months) before arrival.
Book to camp in the park and stay at any of the six camping areas for any night. Moving between camping areas is permitted.
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 Murchison District Office (Geraldton) to discuss your requirements.
Campsites
The camping areas are compacted gravel surface and do not have marked campsites or power.
Facilities
Toilets at Warriedar.
There are no facilities at any of the other camping areas.
Campground Rules
Campfires when conditions permit and in provided fire rings only. Usual permitted fire season: April-October.
Bring your own firewood. Collecting firewood and kindling is not permitted in national parks and other conservation reserves.
Dogs are not permitted.
Generator use is permitted at all camping areas between 8am-9pm only.
No toilets provided at any camping area except Warriedar. Bring and use a portable, self-contained toilet that is approved for use in Australia and can be emptied into a dump point. Carry waste out of the park for disposal in an authorised dump point.
Carry all waste out of the park. No bins provided.
Fees
A per person camping fee applies. There is no vehicle entry fee for Karara Rangeland 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.
Safety information
Drinking water is not provided.
Toilets at Warriedar are the only personal hygiene facility.
December to April can be extremely hot and the risk of bushfire can be very high.
Storms are common between May and October throughout WA.
Karara Rangeland Park is in remote Australia.
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
Activities
Bird watching
Camping
Four-wheel driving
Picnicking
Plants, wildlife and fungi
Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of Karara Rangeland Park Campgrounds.
Traditional Owners
We recognise and acknowledge Badimia and Yamitji Nation Aboriginal people as the traditional owners of Karara Rangeland Park.