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Shannon Camp Ground - Shannon National Park

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Shannon Campground occupies the site of a former 1940s forestry workers' settlement in the Southern Forests near Pemberton, Western Australia, within Shannon National Park. The large campground features 41 unpowered campsites on the former settlement and 27 additional campsites in the adjacent pine forest, plus 2 campsites with small timber cabins with bunks. All sites have varying surfaces and sizes. The campground provides basic facilities including toilets and showers, a sheltered food preparation area with gas barbecue and dishwashing sink, communal fire pits, and a portable toilet dump point, though no drinking water is provided on-site. The surrounding park offers diverse activities including bushwalking, canoeing, and scenic drives through old-growth forest. (via official site)

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Rates & prices

Prices as published on Shannon Camp Ground - Shannon National Park’s official website (AUD).

ItemPrice
AdultAUD 20 per person/night
ConcessionAUD 15 per person/night
ChildAUD 5 per person/night
Standard vehicle park entryper entry to Shannon National Park; applies separately from campground feeAUD 17
Motorcycle park entryper entry to Shannon National Park; applies separately from campground feeAUD 10
Large vehicle park entryfor vehicles with more than 12 occupants; per entry to Shannon National Park; applies separately from campground feeAUD 8 per person

Key facts

At-a-glance details for Shannon Camp Ground - Shannon National Park, from its official website.

Booking & season

Booking windowUp to 180 days in advance; bookings are essential
Payment methodsMastercard or VISA only
CancellationCancellation fees may apply; no booking fee

Pitches & accommodation

Pitches70
Cabin accommodation2 campsites feature small timber cabins with bunks
Site characteristicsAll unpowered; surfaces and sizes vary

Facilities & services

Food preparationSheltered communal area with gas barbecue and dishwashing sink
Waste managementPortable toilet dump point available

Activities & family

Park recreationBushwalking, horse riding, canoeing/kayaking, 50km Great Forest Trees scenic drive, birdwatching

Location & access

Historical contextBuilt on site of 1940s forestry workers' settlement hamlet
Nearby attractionsSnake Gully Lookout with wooden boardwalk, Big Tree Grove (trees reaching up to 90m), Shannon Dam

Rules & policies

Generator hoursPermitted 9am-7pm only
Firewood and campfiresCampfires permitted May-November in communal rings only; no firewood collection allowed in park
Drinking waterNo drinking water provided; treatment required if available

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🏞️ Attractions

Snake Gully LookoutAttractions11.9 km · ~16 min driveDirections ↗
Big Tree GroveParks & play15 km · ~23 min driveDirections ↗
Unnamed WA31621 Nature ReserveParks & play15.2 km · ~15 min driveDirections ↗
Shannon National Park
Shannon National ParkParks & play

national park in Western Australia

26.8 km · ~58 min driveDirections ↗
Mount Burnside (330 m)Summits & peaks51.9 km · ~111 min driveDirections ↗

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🚻 Toilets & showers

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Good to know

Quick answers to common questions about Shannon Camp Ground - Shannon National Park.

Can I bring my dog?

No, dogs are not permitted due to an active 1080 baiting program for invasive species management.

Is there drinking water at the campground?

No, drinking water is not provided on-site. Treatment is required if water is available.

When can I have campfires?

Campfires are permitted from May through November in communal fire rings only. Firewood collection in the park is not allowed.

How far in advance can I make a booking?

Bookings are essential and can be made up to 180 days (approximately 6 months) in advance through the Park Stay website at parkstay.dbca.wa.gov.au.

What payment methods are accepted?

Payment by Mastercard or VISA is required when making a booking through the Park Stay website.

How many pitches does Shannon Camp Ground - Shannon National Park have?

Shannon Camp Ground - Shannon National Park has around 70 pitches.

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