About this campground
David Ugle Campgrond is a medium-size campground on the northern shore of Lake Kepwari with walk trail access to a lakeside beach. It is approximately 1.5km from the boat ramp. Mick Murray Campground is closer to the boat ramp.
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 Wellington District Office (Collie) to discuss your requirements.
Campsites
Thirty-two compacted gravel campsites that vary in size.
All campsites are unpowered.
Check campsite details and the campground map carefully when booking.
Facilities
Drinking water is not provided. Water may be available, but supply is not guaranteed, and treatment is required to make safe for consumption.
No-flush pit toilets.
Access paths to all campground facilities are compacted gravel, with varying grades and no steps. Toilets and picnic tables are accessible to people in a wheelchair.
All campsites have a picnic table, benches and a fire ring.
Campground Rules
Campfires when conditions permit and in the fire rings provided only. Usual permitted season: April - November. Check current campfire conditions.
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.
Dogs are permitted. They must be controlled on a leash at all times.
Generator use is permitted at all campsites between 8am-6pm only.
Do not empty your portable toilet waste 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 Lake Kepwari.
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. Peak periods for Lake Kepwari are:
2023
Friday 3 – Saturday 5 March
Thursday 6 – Saturday 22 April
Friday 2 – Sunday 4 June
Friday 22 – Sunday 24 September
Saturday 23 – Sunday 31 December
Full terms and conditions.
Safety information
Drinking water is not provided. Water may be available but supply is not guaranteed and should be treated to make safe for consumption.
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
Camping
Canoeing and kayaking
Fishing
Picnicking
Swimming
Plants, wildlife and fungi
Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of David Ugle Campground.
Traditional Owners
We recognise and acknowledge Kaniyang and Wiilman people as the Traditional Owners of Lake Kepwari.