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Are there any cheap free campsite in or close to Esperance has to be dog friendly

Also a list of places between Esperence to say coral bay

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I suggest investing in WikiCamps for all your camping needs.

Very cheap, easy to use, and fun to flick through to plan your trip.

Plenty of photos and plenty of comments, as well as listing of amenities at the sites allow you to make an educated guess as to suitability for you.

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Thanks for your reply

got wiki camps not as easy as people say.

often you find somewhere and its says you have to book but they dont list a website and the filters are horrendous . lol



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maids wrote:

Thanks for your reply

got wiki camps not as easy as people say.

often you find somewhere and its says you have to book but they dont list a website and the filters are horrendous . lol

 Wikicamps is easy to use, get someone to give you some training  on setting up filters to your requirements.

Also get  Camps10 or 11.

Cant see many that are Dog friendly near Esperance.

Quick look at wiki camps.

Quagi Beach is 70k West of Esperance   and is Dog friendly and free, but might be to far away.  All the details are there in Wiki Camps and no booking. 

 

 

 



-- Edited by elliemike on Tuesday 13th of September 2022 07:21:15 PM



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There are many after Geraldton heading north more than I thought. Mostly good drop dunnies. Get on the main roads wa website should be something on there.

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will check out all advised thank guys

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https://www.mainroads.wa.gov.au/travel-information/driving-in-wa/long-distance-driving/#rest-areas

Yes, there are a lot of rest areas up north to Coral Bay.  Pretty sure you can download that guide that Stretch60 posted, I'm sure I've got it on my computer. 



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Even the dump points entries on wikicamps have email and phone contact info - if available

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Quagi beach is not free but $15 per site

you may also find it difficult to get a site in the south and south west of WA, they fill up pretty fast. maybe look inland if you have problems.

do know of a few close to the coast that may suit.



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Try Wylie Bay for a night or two near Esperance.

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elliemike wrote:
maids wrote:

Thanks for your reply

got wiki camps not as easy as people say.

often you find somewhere and its says you have to book but they dont list a website and the filters are horrendous . lol

 Wikicamps is easy to use, get someone to give you some training  on setting up filters to your requirements.

Also get  Camps10 or 11.

Cant see many that are Dog friendly near Esperance.

Quick look at wiki camps.

Quagi Beach is 70k West of Esperance   and is Dog friendly and free, but might be to far away.  All the details are there in Wiki Camps and no booking. 

 

 

 



-- Edited by elliemike on Tuesday 13th of September 2022 07:21:15 PM



-- Edited by elliemike on Tuesday 13th of September 2022 07:30:40 PM

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I find that WikiCamps has probably the most up to date information of the free/donation/low cost/ camps

I take the reviews with a pinch of salt, because we are all different

One mans review of it being a rubbish dump, could be another mans review of it being a paradise 



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I agree 100%

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There are many gravel pits that are great for overnight stops, also parking area of some country town cemeteries and aerodromes (often with taps and facilities).



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how do you find these places

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Many gravel pits are noted on Wiki. We used several in the NT while away in June to August this year.



-- Edited by TheHeaths on Sunday 18th of September 2022 11:44:01 AM

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TheHeaths wrote:

Many gravel pits are noted on Wiki. We used several in the NT while away in June to August this year.



-- Edited by TheHeaths on Sunday 18th of September 2022 11:44:01 AM

 how to find on wiki camps? tried looking at the filters.

also how to look for aerodromes etc

Wikicamps filters are hard

 

 



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maids wrote:
TheHeaths wrote:

Many gravel pits are noted on Wiki. We used several in the NT while away in June to August this year.

 how to find on wiki camps? tried looking at the filters.

also how to look for aerodromes etc

Wikicamps filters are hard

  

 Janet, I wouldn't bother with filters, I just use the map and zoom in close around where you are or want to stay.

Then just look at every site in that area and have a look at the symbols to see if they suit you, if ok then go further to read reviews, prices and photos.

I usually have a look the night before we head off or maybe do a pre-planned trip before we leave home, don't try to narrow it down too much with filters.

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took of the filters for testing.
looking at york wa cemetery. how do we know if we can stay there


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maids wrote:

looking at york wa cemetery. how do we know if we can stay there

 It has a lot of permanents....



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yes but I am dying to get in there..........

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That is the entry criterion.

WikiCamps does not show a campsite there so the very high probability is that you may not camp there and, frankly, I doubt the locals would appreciate travellers setting up camp next to their mum's grave.



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maids wrote:

took of the filters for testing.
looking at york wa cemetery. how do we know if we can stay there

 Janet,

A pink symbol is a caravan park, a green tent is a camping site, yellow is a day visit and blue flag is a point of interest.

There is no symbol at York Cemetery on my Wikicamps, but there is a green symbol (free camp) on the river near the centre of town, we have stayed there many times.

If you click on the symbol, read the facilities available such as cost, dogs allowed, 24 or 48 hour etc. Zoom in as close as possible and then move the map around.

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thanks for all the help I will check that one out


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maids wrote:

took of the filters for testing.
looking at york wa cemetery. how do we know if we can stay there

 Why on earth would you want to stay in their cemetery when there is an excellent free camp in centre of town. Toilets nearby, shops handy and pets are OK. Or go to Greenhills pub.Cheers



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because someone on here told me
Did not find free camp earlier.
what is the one in centre of town?

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Did not find free camp earlier.
what is the one in centre of town?

 Look at all green tent sites, the one on the river near a large park is the one I'm referring to.

It near the centre of town but by the River. If you don't zoom in, there maybe numbers, as in 6 sites here.



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