Whether you’re after a holiday park with kid-friendly activities like mini-golf or swimming pools or hunting for a spacious powered campsite close to external attractions, we’ve rounded up eight family-friendly camping spots that the kids are sure to enjoy.
Now all that’s left to do is pick from our top family-friendly camping spots in WA and pack the car.
Guilderton Holiday Park, Moore River
Just steps away from beautiful beaches and waterways, the spacious Guilderton Holiday Park is a fantastic spot for kids to go fishing, canoeing, and swimming in the sheltered Moore River.
There are more than 100 shady camping bays, plus a few chalets and glamping tents. Facilities are aplenty, too, including ablution blocks, a fully enclosed campers kitchen, an outdoor barbecue area, and a kids’ play area along the foreshore.
Price: High season (late September to early May) $52.00 per night for a powered site, $33.00 per night for an unpowered site. Low season (early May to late September, except June long weekend), $50.00 per night for a powered site, and $32.00 per night for an unpowered site.
Amenities: Ablution blocks, laundry facilities, camp kitchens, sheltered barbecues with seating, foreshore kids’ play area.
Dog-friendly? No.
Honeymoon Pool Campground, Wellington National Park
Sitting on the Collie River in the Wellington National Park near Collie, the Honeymoon Pool Campground has 20 unpowered campsites suitable for tents and swags.
The pool itself is perfect for a quick dip or to launch a kayak, and in the national park, there are endless activities to keep the kids busy. Try mountain biking (bike hire is available at the Wellington Dam Kiosk), fishing, canoeing, wildflower hunting, and gazing at the colourful mega-mural at the Wellington Dam.
Cost: $15.00 per adult per night, $3.00 per child per night.
Amenities: Toilets, gas barbecue, picnic tables, fire ring.
Dog-friendly? No.
Sandy Cape Recreation Park, Jurien Bay
Popular with swimmers, snorkellers, fishers, and sand boarders, the idyllic Sandy Cape Recreation Park is one of the most beautiful camping spots in WA. It has 88 campsites for campers and caravans and a few extra sites for self-contained visitors with high-clearance 4WDs (north and south of the main campground). The campground can be accessed by 2WD, about 10km north of the Jurien Bay townsite.
The park’s unique position on the beach makes it a popular spot. As sites are assigned on a first come, first served basis, arrive as early as you can for the best chance at a site.
Cost: $20.00 per site per night.
Amenities: Gas barbecues, toilets, cold showers.
Dog-friendly? Yes, but they need to be kept on a lead in the campground.
RAC Busselton Holiday Park
If you’re looking for a reliable, first-time camping spot for young kids, RAC Busselton Holiday Park is jam-packed with amenities and activities that’ll keep them occupied for hours. There’s a BMX track, recreation room, two swimming pools, a mini-golf course, a nature play area, football and soccer goals, and everyone’s favourite, an inflatable jumping pillow.
The park is conveniently located a few minutes’ drive from the Busselton and Dunsborough town centres, so there are plenty of attractions and eateries at your doorstep.
Cost: $46.00 per night for unpowered sites, $60.00 per night for powered sites.
Amenities: Laundry, barbecue area, shared amenities block, camp kitchen, kiosk.
Dog-friendly? Yes. Select powered sites are dog-friendly; just opt for these when you book.
Lake Leschenaultia Campsite, Mundaring
The campsite at the bustling Lake Leschenaultia is one of the most popular camping spots in WA for families and kids of all ages — and for good reason. There’s no shortage of things to do around the lake, including cycling, canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding, and even orienteering. There’s also an on-site kiosk, perfect for a morning coffee.
There are three camping areas at the lake: the main campground for tents, campervans, and towed camping vehicles, and the group and tent campgrounds, which are for tents only.
Cost: Begins at $20.00 per site for two people in low season. Peak season is $48.00 for two people per night (head to this website for full pricing). Adding an extra child to your site ranges from $4.00 to $10.00 per night.
Amenities: Camp kitchen with electric barbecue and hot plate, fire pits, toilet blocks, and access to power boxes.
Dog-friendly? No, unless approved in writing by the Shire of Mundaring.
Ningaloo Coral Bay Camp
The Ningaloo Coral Bay Camp is only a few metres from the world-famous Ningaloo Reef in Bill’s Bay and is a fantastic place to stay if it’s your family’s first visit to the Coral Coast. There are powered sites suitable for caravans, motorhomes and tents, and the camping area has simple ablutions with toilets and showers and freshwater taps. As the amenities are on the simpler side, you’ll need to come prepared with other camping gear, such as cooking equipment.
While you’re in the area, don’t miss your chance to take the kids on a glass bottom boat ride to see the reef’s colourful corals, snorkel through shallow waters, and spot dingos, kangaroos, and whales in the wild.
Cost: $53.00 per night for the low season (November to March) and $58.00 for the high season (April to October).
Amenities: Campground ablutions, access to fresh water taps.
Dog-friendly? Yes, there are a limited number of sites for guests with dogs. They must be pre-arranged and come at an additional $2.00 per dog per night.
Fonty’s Pool and Caravan Park, Manjimup
Not just a picturesque spot for picnics, swimming, and floating on inflatable tractor tubes, Fonty’s Pool and Caravan Park has plenty of powered and unpowered sites for a stay, too. Bring your caravan or tent and enjoy the use of the facilities, including a rustic camp kitchen and recreation area, and ablution blocks. The best part about this stay? ‘Friendly’ pets are welcome.
Cost: Prices vary from $30.00 to $40.00 per night for unpowered sites and from $38.00 to $88.00 per night for powered sites, depending on season. Additional costs apply for extra children or adults, ranging from $5.00 to $15.00 a night.
Amenities: Ablution block, camp kitchen, recreation area.
Dog-friendly? Yes.
Rottnest Camping Ground
The centrally located Rottnest Camping Ground has 43 unpowered sites, a short stroll from The Basin, one of the island’s most popular beaches for families; kids love splashing and snorkelling there. The campground has a great range of facilities, including barbecues, a modern camp kitchen with plenty of cooking facilities, and an ablution block. As there are no cars on the island, campers will get a complimentary luggage pickup service from the Rottnest Jetty. It saves having to lug everything across yourself.
Like most accommodations at Rottnest, you’ll likely need to book quite far in advance to reserve your family a spot.
Cost: $40.00 per site per night.
Amenities: Ablution block with wheelchair access, communal camp kitchen with four barbecue plates, two free-standing barbecues, complimentary luggage pick-up service.
Dog-friendly? No.
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