The Shannon campground features a variety of camp sites, including group sites, to accommodate tents, regular size campervans, camper trailers and caravans. Two small huts complete with bunk beds and a pot belly are also available on a first-in, first-serve basis. It will provide 20 new caravan sites and 15 new single and group camping areas, new ablutions and barbeque facilities and improved trails and outdoor recreation opportunities.
Shannon Campground has recently been upgraded (2018) and is now open to visitors. With the original campground also open, there are now over 60 campsites to choose from. Whether you have a tent, campervan, caravan or even a large 5th wheeler
SITE ACCESS
55km South of Manjimup via Lower Shannon Road off South Western Highway.
Please note: GPS Co-Ordinates are approximate and provided in most cases to get you to the entrance. Once inside the park there should be signs to the actual camp grounds. Failing this please check with National Parks for further directions.
FEES & BOOKINGS
Fees are from $20/adult per night, $15/concession card holder per night, $5/child per night (over 5 and under 16 years)
This Park, like many National Parks in Western Australia require park access fees. For full details on both camping fees and park or annual passes refer to https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/park-stay
No bookings, this Park has a site entry or Ranger station, payment in cash may be required.
The campground is very popular during school holidays and weekends from October to April, particularly public holiday weekends. Be prepared with an alternative place to stay at these times in case there is no suitable site available.
We cannot give any guarantee of availability of camp sites and we cannot respond to enquiries for specific availability information.
FACILITIES
Facilities include flushing toilets, hot showers, barbecues, picnic tables and a shelter. Water is available: it should be treated before consumption by vigorous boiling for at least one minute, mechanical filtration or chemical treatment. Please use water sparingly.
THINGS TO DO
A number of walk trail options allow visitors to explore the park on foot. The Great Forest Trees Drive is a 48-kilometre self-guided drive that winds its way through spectacular old-growth karri, jarrah and marri forest. The drive provides an insight into the area’s natural and social history with several stops to pause and appreciate the scenery.
GUIDELINES
Campfires are usually permitted, in the provided fire rings only, between April 15 and November 30 but fire restrictions may be imposed at any time and without notice. Bring your own firewood. When fire restrictions are in place campfires must not be lit and any appliance powered by burning solid fuel must not be used. Always comply with any instructions at campgrounds and parks.
Campers’ own liquid or gas fuel barbeques, stoves and heaters can be used at any time, unless a total fire ban has been declared (see Department of Fire and Emergency Services).
Campers’ are encouraged to follow the simple principles of Leave No Trace to minimise the environmental impact of their visit.
Very few campgrounds have waste bins – take all waste with you when you leave.
For more detailed information direct from the National Parks web site, please click on the relevant links. FACILITIES, CAMPFIRES, GENERATORS, SAFETY, PETS IN PARKS
We are still in the process of obtaining more information about this site.
Data & Photos courtesy of: Parks & Wildlife Western Australia
Updated 27122023GW
Address & Contact
Our Address
South Western Highway
GPS
-34.5945, 116.412109126
Telephone
Additional Information
Suburb:
Shannon
State:
WA
Pin Code:
6262
Location:
53.4 km Southeast of Manjimup, WA
Pricing Detail:
Prices from $11 per adult per night
Post ID:
15569
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Not currently open due to bushfires. Should reopen before Xmas 2015.
Open with 68 sites, over half of them new, old campground is still there under the trees and new area is more for drive in drive out. March flies are pretty viscous at the moment so camping under the trees is pretty risky, they don’t like the open areas of the new camp area as much.