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Sandy Cape Recreation Park

Campground

Contact

Sandy Cape Rd, Jurien Bay, Western Australia.

council@dandaragan.wa.gov.au

visitturquoisecoast.com.au/where-to-stay/camping/sandy-cape

Description

Sandy Cape is a great spot for the whole family, either as a day trip or to camp. From Jurien Bay, head north on Indian Ocean Drive for 10km to the turnoff to Sandy Cape Road. There is 5km of sealed road and a further 2km of unsealed but well compacted gravel. There are 78 x 2WD accessible campsites in the main camping area with toilet facilities, BBQ and picnic areas, a caravan dump point and a non-potable water source. There is no power or drinking water available onsite so please bring your own supplies. You can 4WD north and south from the main campsite to find a camp but there are no facilities in these areas so please ensure you are fully self contained with a portable chemical toilet, grey water waste tank and fresh drinking water. Camp fees apply to Land Reserve #19062, which covers the main campsite and the 4WD-only accessible areas north and south from there. Camp fees can be paid at the honesty box at the information bay on Sandy Cape Road, to the on-site caretaker or to the visiting Shire Ranger. Bring cash. There are no bookings available for Sandy Cape, sites are allocated on a first come, first served basis. There are no provisions for overflow camping once all sites are full. Camp sites at Sandy Cape will regularly be full during peak periods of use, such as school holidays and long weekends. Campers can stay for a maximum of 4 nights however extensions can be obtained but only from the Caretaker or the Shire Rangers. Dogs are permitted in Sandy Cape Recreation Park on leash. When dogs are in the camp grounds and in the swimming area adjacent to the camp grounds Coffee shop no longer available. No driving of any vehicles on bathers beach. Showers are closed until further notice. Ignore the GPS because it takes you to a private unsealed road you cannot use! Turn off the highway at Sandy Cape Rd and those coordinates are; S 30° 13' 10.52', E 115° 02' 13.12'