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Shapcotts Campsite (Walk-in)

Campground

Contact

Ghosthouse Trail, Western Australia.

(08) 9303 7759

yanchep@dpaw.wa.gov.au

parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/downloads/parks/Yanchep%20National%20Park%20Extended%20Walks.pdf

FB/yanchepNP

Description

This is a walk in campsite. Access is only on foot, area is not accessible by vehicle. The Ghost House Walk Trail takes you on a journey to discover the natural and cultural history of the wilderness areas in Yanchep National Park, an hour north of Perth. Along the way you will encounter the sights and sounds of the pristine wetlands and discover the historic remains of the Ghost House. The campsite has the following facilities sleeping shelter (sleeps up to 12 adults) NO rain water tank, water must be carried in! three tent sites picnic tables unisex bush toilet fire ring The shelters are available to walkers on a first-come-first-served basis. No guarantees are given there will be space in the sleeping shelters, so walkers are advised to carry a tent on all overnight hikes. To preserve the environment you are asked to use a camp (fuel) stove. They are less likely to cause a fire and are faster, cleaner and easier to use in wet weather. Lighting fires is not permitted from November to March. Fires are permitted from April to October. Please confirm specific dates with park staff. When lighting a fire: use the concrete fire-rings provided keep the fire small use only dead wood on the ground for kindling never leave a fire burningput it completely out before leaving the camp site. Pets are not permitted.