Tonys Bend Campground – Lane Poole Reserve (CG)

Tonys Bend, named after the bend on the Murray River where it is located has 13 separate, individual camp sites amongst the trees. Two sites are suitable for regular size tents (up to 6m x 4m floor area). The other 11 can accommodate small tents (up to 3m x 2.5m) only. Two sites are suitable for large campervans or regular caravans and camper trailers: reverse in, drive out. (A large campervan is up to 8.5m x 4.5m fully expanded. A regular caravan or camper trailer is up to 7.5m x 4.5m, fully expanded, including draw bar).
Dogs are permitted in Lane Poole Reserve. They must be on a leash at all times.

SITE ACCESS
17km from Dwellingup via Lane Poole Reserve entry station, Nanga Road (GPS: -32.7616, 116.0764).
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
Per night: $8 adult (16 years or older), $6 concession, $3 child (6-15 years), no fee for children 5 years and under.
Online booking is essential for camping at any time. Bookings can be made up 180 days (approximately six months) in advance, for up to 12 persons and up to three camp sites. As there is no mobile phone and data service at the reserve, SAME DAY BOOKINGS CANNOT BE MADE, book at least one day in advance.
Arriving and departing Lane Poole entry station is staffed 8.30am to 4pm Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays only. Campers with confirmed bookings may set up camp from 12pm (noon) on the day of arrival and must clear the site by 10am on the day of departure. Rangers regularly patrol the campground and reserve.

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

FACILITIES
Drinking water is not available, campers must bring enough for their own consumption. Toilets are non-flush. Wash basins and showers are not provided. Each site has a picnic table and benches and a fireplace with a barbeque plate.

THINGS TO DO
Steps at the ‘day use’ area provides access to the river for campers and other visitors for swimming and launching canoes and kayaks.
The river level can rise quickly after rain, with fast-flowing white water and slippery rocks creating conditions suitable only for skilled and experienced kayakers and canoeists.
Lane Poole Reserve offers many opportunities for bushwalking and cycling, including the King Jarrah Trail and Bibbulmun Track for walkers and Munda Biddi and Waterous trails for cyclists.

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.
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’ own generators may be used between 8am and 9pm only. There is no electric power supply at the campground.
For campervans, caravans and camper trailers parking is for one vehicle only: the campervan or the towing vehicle.
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

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Data Courtesy of: Parks & Wildlife Western Australia
Updated 260618GR