About this campground
Potters Gorge is a large campground in jarrah forest on the shore of Wellington Dam and close to the largest dam mural in the world.
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 Kiosk at the Dam to discuss your requirements.
Campsites
Fifty-nine campsites of varying surfaces, sizes and layouts.
A group camping area for tents and swags only is usually reserved for education group use only. For peak periods, each quarter of the area is separately available for public bookings. Parking is a short walk from the camping area.
All campsites are unpowered.
Check campsite details and the campground map carefully when booking.
Facilities
Drinking water 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.
Portable toilet dump point.
Sheltered dining areas with gas barbecue, food preparation surfaces, dishwashing sinks with cold rainwater only (not guaranteed year-round), picnic tables.
All campsites have a picnic table and a fire ring.
Campground Rules
Campfires when conditions permit and in the provided fire rings only. Usual permitted season: April - November.
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 not permitted.
Generator use is permitted at all campsites between 8am-6pm only.
Do not empty your portable toilet waste into campground toilets. Use the dump point or 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 Wellington 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.
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.
Western Shield - The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions undertakes 1080 baiting at this location to reduce the impacts of feral cats and foxes on native wildlife.
Meat baits containing 1080 poison are laid in or around this area on an ongoing basis. 1080 is poisonous to humans and will kill domestic cats and dogs. Pets are not permitted in this park.
For further information contact your local Parks and Wildlife Service office or visit Western Shield.
Gallery
Activities
Bushwalking
Camping
Canoeing and kayaking
Fishing
Mountain biking
Swimming
Plants, wildlife and fungi
Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of Potters Gorge Campground.
Traditional Owners
We recognise and acknowledge Kaniyang and Wiilman people as the Traditional Owners of Wellington National Park.