About this campground
Barrabup is a small campground in jarrah-marri forest close to Barrabup Pool.
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 Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park Information Centre (Calgardup) to discuss your requirements.
Campsites
Five campsites with a compacted earth surface.
All campsites have a picnic table and benches and a fire ring.
Most campsites are suitable for tents and swags only and have steps between the tent and parking spaces.
Check campsite details and the campground map carefully when booking.
Facilities
No-flush pit toilets.
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.
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 St John Brook Conservation 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. Current and upcoming peak periods for St John Brook Conservation Park are:
Friday 20 – Sunday 22 September 2024
Monday 23 December 2024 - Saturday 11 January 2025
Friday 24 - Sunday 26 January 2025
Friday 28 February - Sunday 2 March 2025
Safety information
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.
Gallery
Activities
Bushwalking
Camping
Swimming
Plants, wildlife and fungi
Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of Barrabup Campground.
Traditional Owners
We recognise and acknowledge Aboriginal people as the traditional owners of St John Brook Conservation Park.