About this campground
Draftys is a medium-size campground in karri forest next to the Warren River with access to the 10.5km Warren River Loop Walk and steps to access the river for swimming and kayaking.
Booking
Bookings are essential and can be made:
- online 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 Parks and Wildlife Service Donnelly District Office (Pemberton) to discuss your requirements.
Campsites
22 campsites with a compacted earth surface that vary significantly due to the forest setting.
Fire rings are provided at nine campsites only.
Nine campsites have a private-use picnic table.
All campsites are unpowered.
Check campsite details and the campground map carefully when booking.
Facilities
No-flush pit toilet.
Food preparation and dining shelter with gas barbecues, dishwashing sinks with unheated rainwater (not guaranteed year-round), food preparation surfaces, picnic tables and benches.
Unsheltered communal-use picnic tables and benches.
Campground Rules
Campfires when conditions permit and in the fire rings provided only. Usual permitted season: April - October. 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.
No dogs or other domestic animals.
Parking in the central area of Draftys is reserved for the use of day visitors only.
Generator use is permitted 9am-7pm only.
Do not empty portable toilet waste into campground toilets. 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 and a per vehicle park entry fee apply.
For stays from Tuesday 3 December 2024
Camping fee must be paid by Mastercard or VISA when booking.
Park entry fee may be paid when booking, on arrival at Warren National Park or by purchasing a park pass and is required for motor vehicles only. Payment is not required for trailers, including camper trailers.
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 Warren National Park are:
- Monday 23 December 2024 – Saturday 11 January 2025
- Friday 24 – Sunday 26 January 2025
- Friday 28 February – Sunday 2 March 2025
- Friday 11 – Saturday 26 March 2025
For stays before Tuesday 3 December 2024
Camping fee: pay on arrival at the campground, cash only (no change given)
Safety information
Plan when to visit. Read this safety information about bushwalking, swimming and paddling. Consider travelling with a personal location beacon (PLB). In the event you need to be rescued it could save your life!
- 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
Bird watching
Bushwalking
Camping
Canoeing and kayaking
Picnicking
Swimming
Plants, wildlife and fungi
Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of Draftys Campground.
Traditional Owners
We recognise and acknowledge Bibulmun/Piblemen people as the traditional owners of Warren National Park.