Sandy Cape Campground
Last Updated Sep 2017 by Aiden112
White sand, turquoise water, excellent fishing and safe swimming areas makes this a great family camping area close to Perth.
It does get quite busy during the peak times (Easter Long Weekend especially) but in the off season and not a weekend it is usually almost empty. The sites are well spread out, and you have direct access to the water.
The walk south along the beach leads to a board walk through the sand dunes, and searching around the rocks (limestone?) reveals some really interesting little caves and strange formations. Great spot for photography...
As far as fishing goes, you catch all the usual species here as along this part of the WA coast (Mulloway, tailor, whiting etc). Try to find gutters close to shore, and watch out for the sanctuary zones, these are strictly no fishing.
There is a useful Brochure on the Marine Park which gives information on fishing and restricted zones here http://www.dec.wa.gov.au/publications/2/doc_download/4227-jurien-bay-marine-park.html
There is a designated area for tents (tent city), and plenty of room for campers. A brochure of the Recreation Area is available here http://www.dandaragan.wa.gov.au/health_building_townplanning_ranger/rangerservices/sandycapecodeofconduct2013/file/at_download
The ground underneath some of the camp sites is comprised of hard rock and can be very difficult to hammer pegs in to. Low quality tent pegs will quickly bend or not penetrate the surface at all. It's a good idea to bring Polypropylene or Iron pegs that can be driven through the hard rock surface without bending.
Camp fires are only permitted between 1 June and 1 August, you will need to have your own self contained fire and own firewood
Facilities and activities at Sandy Cape
- Number of sites:
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50
- Camping Fees:
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$20 per night for 2 adults & 2 children
$3 per additional adult
Check in with on-site caretaker who collects fees. If the caretaker is not in attendance, you can pay fees at the information bay.
- Bookings:
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Self serve booth at campsite.
- How to book:
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You can't book these sites, and they do get busy in peak times. Make sure you have a back up plan if you are heading here over a long weekend.
For more information, phone (08) 9652 0870
- Toilets:
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Longdrop or composting
- Pets:
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Pets are allowed with conditions
- Water Availability:
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Non-potable water may be available. Boil all water for at least 10 minutes before drinking.
- Camp fires:
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Fires may be allowed in built fire places. Please check local fire bans and rules.
- Barbeques:
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No bbqs are provided.
- Swimming:
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This campsite is near the ocean.
- Fishing:
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There are fishing spots at or near this campsite.
- Picnic Tables:
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Picnic tables are not provided at this camsite
- Horse Riding:
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No
- Canoeing / Kayaking:
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There are canoeing and kayaking spots at or near this campsite
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Location information for Sandy Cape
This site is accessable by caravans in good weather.
Sandy Cape is about 250km north of Perth, at the end of Sandy Cape Road (off Indian Ocean Drive).
It is about 76km north west from Badgingarra. Follow the Brand Highway north for 23km and turn left into Jurien Road. Follow through to Idian Ocean Drive (Bashford St) and turn right. Follow this for another 13km and turn left into Sandy Cape Road.
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