Shire of Ravensthorpe Campgrounds
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Starvation bay; Mason Bay &
Hamersley Inlet Campgrounds
Campground bookings the December-January school holiday period around Christmas and New Year are filling fast but there's still plenty of sites to choose from available outside of these dates. If the dates you are after are not available and you want to be close to the coast, you may want to consider staying at one of our caravan parks in Hopetoun see Camping page for details.
Please note we are unable to keep a wait list for any cancellations (which can be made by the user).
Important notice for users of Starvation Bay: Each year the local vacation swimming lessons are held at Starvation Bay usually commencing in the first week of January. Under strict new Education Department guidelines to enable swim lessons to continue at Starvation Bay, additional restrictions apply during the hours that the lessons are in progress including: the temporary closure of the boat launch facility and eastern beach access for vehicles from approximately 7.30am to 12.30pm daily.
Signs and a barrier will be in place when closure is in effect and should the lessons not occur or finish early, the signs and barriers will be removed to indicate that access has re-opened. Boat users will need to be in the water prior to the closure and able to return from 12.30pm or if the sign has been removed earlier.
Head to our booking portal SpacetoCo to check availability and book your sites.
Campground Information
CAMPGROUND OVERVIEW
Check In Time: 1PM
Check Out Time: 12 Noon Sharp
Quiet Hours: 9PM to 8AM daily
NO SHOW POLICY APPLIES
Rates are for ONE accommodation vehicle per site
(Additional charges apply for extra accommodation vehicles)
and you must provide ALL vehicle registrations
Please READ and CHECK THE DESCRIPTION and PHOTOS of the campsite
you are selecting to ensure that it meets your needs BEFORE YOU BOOK
as you may not be able to change sites on arrival.
Please note that all sites marked "Tents Only" means that vehicles
cannot directly access the campsite
and must be parked outside the immediate camp area.
These sites are not suitable for camper trailers or vehicle pop-up tents.
FIRES ARE ONLY PERMITTED WITHIN FIRE RINGS IF PROVIDED WITH YOUR SITE
at Starvation Bay and Mason Bay campgrounds (No Fires during a Total Fire Ban)
NO FIRES OR PETS PERMITTED at Hamersley Inlet campground
(located within the Fitzgerald River National Park**)
Where pets are permitted, they must be on leash
You are required to carry proof of booking
which must be shown on request
** On road caravans are not permitted on unsealed roads within the Fitzgerald River National Park and the status of unsealed roads could change at short notice especially after rain. Please check with local Parks and Wildlife staff or DBCA's Park Alerts for road conditions and closures before travel especially if considering to enter the park via Hamersley Drive north from South Coast Highway. We recommend accessing the National Park to Hamersley Inlet campground via the southern section of Hamersley Drive (sealed section), near Hopetoun.
PLEASE SEE MENU FOR CAMPGROUND MAPS
OR CLICK ON THE LINKS NEAR THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE
To help improve the visitor experience the Shire of Ravensthorpe has changed the way Starvation Bay, Mason Bay and Hamersley Inlet campgrounds are managed. Now you must plan and book ahead your campsite through our new online booking system hosted by SpacetoCo.com.
The new advance booking system means that you can have the confidence of knowing you have somewhere to stay, rather than having to worry that the campground may be full on arrival. You will also be able to choose your campsite, which will allow friends or family to book sites close together (subject to availability). To guarantee a campsite, we strongly recommending you book ahead.
If you're more of a free-spirited traveller who prefers to "wing-it" or would rather check out the campgrounds first before you book, the good news is that the Shire has now installed Starlink at all three of our campgrounds. This means you now have mobile data signal at these remote locations to make a booking after arrival.
Camping is all about switching off and enjoying the serenity of the natural landscape so we've limited the range and you will need to be close to the tower to pick up a strong signal and you don't need to tell your boss or workplace that you're contactable during your camping trip!
AVAILABILITY GUIDE
A new feature to assist you with checking availability of campsites is now available. You can search by dates to see which campsites are available to book across all of the Shire of Ravensthorpe's campsites or if you know which campground you would like to stay in, you can narrow your search by adding in the name of the campground in the search box (which can be found in the advance filters).
Although not all of the search functions are functional (eg currently cannot search by category such as type of accommodation vehicle), we thought it was important to provide access immediately to enable you to search by date which should assist in finding a campsite especially during peak periods. To start searching click on the following link Ravensthorpe Campground Overnight Search. Or if you are on the main campground booking page you can access the Availability search page by clicking on the "View Host's Accommodation" button located next to the Message Host (see example below)
What you need to know before you book
It is a requirement if you wish to stay at any of the Shire of Ravensthorpe's campgrounds, to pre-book and pay for your site BEFORE you move onto a campsite. Camp fees (reviewed annually) are standard across our campgrounds (no concession) and are $20 per night/per site with one (1) accommodation vehicle permitted per site and are site specific.
You can share your site with another camper by selecting the extra camper option when booking (maximum two) and for a few of our very large sites at Starvation Bay (sites 3, 5 & 6) you are permitted to share up to three however, they must all be single vehicle campers only (eg campervans, RV, rooftop tent vehicles). If any of vehicles are towing (eg caravan or camper trailer only a maximum of two campers are permitted. Additional charges apply for each camper and you must provide the registration details for all vehicles which can be added to the same line when completing your details. It is important when deciding to share a site that all vehicles must fit within your designated campsite area and not extend beyond. Additional information about your booking if required, can be recorded in the Booking Reason section.
If choosing to stay at Hamersley Inlet Campground, camp fees do not include National Park entry fees and a Parks Pass is required which is payable to Parks and Wildlife WA. This can be pre-purchased online, from registered visitor centres or from the Hopetoun Community Resource Centre. If you have a credit card, you can purchase at the fee paying station at the entrance of the Park.
All of our campgrounds are unpowered, with drop-toilet facilities and you will need to bring your own water. Potable water is available in Hopetoun, Ravensthorpe and Munglinup see our Camping in the Fitzgerald Coast page for location details or pick up one of our colour maps from the Visitor Centre or local businesses. Starvation Bay and Mason Bay also provide dump points and if staying at Hamersley Inlet Campground there is a dump point at Senna Road (opposite Wavecrest) on your way out of Hopetoun.
Bookings are INSTANT (except during restricted periods such as during our Summer Priority booking period when bookings may be changed to Pending awaiting approval). What this means is that you will be able to see which sites are available at the time of your booking, able to book the sites for the dates you wish to stay and once you've confirmed the booking, the site will be booked to you and the payment processed. Before finalising your booking, please ensure you have checked your dates, that you've provided all vehicle registrations and you have carefully read all of the details of the campsite you are selecting including viewing the photos and any site descriptions (to ensure that it meets your needs and your vehicles will fit) as once your booking has been confirmed, it is non-refundable. However, if you've made an error after your booking has been processed, DO NOT CANCEL or REBOOK, please read further below on what you need to do).
No-Show / Early Departure / Check In / Check Out
A common complaint of campers is the frustration of having campsites being booked up months ahead especially during peak season yet on arrival or visiting the area that the campgrounds are half empty or premium campsites vacant with people simply changing their minds or holiday plans. To try and help alleviate this problem, we have included a No-Show / Early Departure policy within our Terms and Conditions. This means that if you do not show for your first night of your booking or if your campsite appears vacated and you have made no contact to advise that your arrival has been delayed or that you still require your booking, your booking may be deemed as a no-show or early departure and we reserve the right to cancel your booking and re-release your site back into the system (especially during high occupancy periods). We encourage campers who notice vacant sites that you would have preferred to have booked but was not available at the time to check with us or with our camp host (if available) to request to move sites as it may trigger a No Show if no contact has been made. However, please note that if contact has been made, your request to move will be denied.
If you need to cancel your booking (non-refundable) you can do so from your SpacetoCo account or you can email us shire@ravensthorpe.wa.gov.au and we will do it for you. However, we want you to visit, so why not reschedule your plans? Contact us during office hours to change your booking to a later date (small fee and conditions apply). Unfortunately, bookings cannot be rescheduled during the summer priority booking period)?
Check In Time: 1PM If you arrive a bit early and it is obvious that the campsite has been vacated, you don't need to wait to move in.
Check Out Time: 12 Noon Sharp It is essential that you have vacated the site no later than 12 noon on the day of your departure as there may be another booking following and please ensure that the site is clear of all rubbish and left in a condition ready for the next camper.
ALL BOOKINGS (EACH CAMPSITE) REQUIRE VEHICLE REGISTRATION/S to be provided. Great news, the booking site now provides a space for you to add your vehicle registrations. A booking is not complete without providing your details and it is a requirement under our terms and conditions that you provide ALL vehicle registrations so as not to mistaken your vehicle as an illegal camper. If you cannot provide your registration at the time of booking or if hiring your vehicle follow the booking instructions but this information must be provided PRIOR to arrival . We also ask that you carry a copy of your booking (either paper or digital) to show proof of booking for compliance purposes if required by a camp host (if available) or Ranger.
To avoid disappoint, pre-book your site BEFORE you arrive at the campground. You are not permitted to park or move onto a campsite without a booking. Some of our campers with a booking do arrive late in the day or evening and we encourage campers to report someone on their booked site immediately to the Rangers if no camp host is available.
Good news is that the Shire has now installed a Starlink tower in each of our campgrounds. This means that you can view a campsite, go online to check to see if it is available and then book. However, we strongly recommend due to the rising popularity of the campgrounds, especially during peak periods that you book ahead. To access the mobile data at the campground and to get strong signal we recommend that you are located close to the Starlink tower. Simply link your mobile device to the WiFi and ensure your mobile device settings are switched to enable WiFi calling if you wish to make mobile calls. We appreciate that one of the advantages of a camping experience is the ability to disconnect, which is why the range of the signal is confined to a relatively small radius. So if you need to tell work or your relatives that you are out of range, we won't tell them that within walking distance you could be 😊
Simple Tip: Avoid the stress and book ahead as you won't be able to stay at the campground without a confirmed booking.
What if I made an error with my booking or need to make changes?
Please contact us through your SpacetoCo account on what the error was and the changes required and depending on the amount of notice and subject to availability, we will do our best to assist you (enquiries through the SpacetoCo site are monitored during the working week by a number of staff). Please ensure you include a contact number in case we need to contact you to clarify or discuss. If you require a site or date change, DO NOT book another site as this will deem your existing booking a cancellation which is non-refundable and if the change is urgent contact the Shire office. Change requests are only handled during normal business hours (Monday to Friday 9am-4pm) and a small booking change fee will apply. If you're unsure and need assistance, please contact the Shire (08) 9839 0000 (Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm).
What information do I need to provide?
We've tried to keep the process as simple as possible as we know some of you will be booking whilst travelling between destinations. Although campground site maps are provided within the booking portal, you may wish to view the site maps prior to heading to the booking site. The maps that previously appeared on this page now have their own page (Downloadable Campground Maps) where you will also find useful directions to each campground.
When you book for the first time, you will be asked to sign up and set up a login account with our booking portal SpacetoCo, www.spacetoco.com. It is a simple process but please ensure that you complete ALL of the details required as this information may be used to verify you by the Rangers or Camp Host. To set up the account you will need an email address (that you can access) which will be your login and you will be asked to create a password. You will also need a valid credit card to make payment and finalise the booking process. Payment is made once your booking has been successfully finalised.
For any future bookings, all you need to do is simply login to your SpacetoCo account and book your site.
Each time you book, you will need to answer a few simple questions that helps us identify you from illegal campers including; whether you will be travelling with a motor vehicle, caravan, RV (single vehicle motorhome), campervan (such as a , camper trailer; if you are travelling with a pet or bringing a boat (you may want to have all of your registration details handy before you start the booking). Unless there will be no vehicle on your site, everyone should be answering yes to Question 1 which will prompt you to select the vehicle type as well as the registration details. If you have a caravan or camper trailer you will need to complete the additional question. Please note that we require the registration of all vehicles on your campsite (which can be added in the same box as your registration) otherwise you will not be able to complete your booking
Can I just ring and make a booking?
No, you must book directly online as the only way we can book and take payment on your behalf is to access your personal login (which you should always keep secure). We are happy for you to contact us for guidance or drop into our offices and we will assist you on how to make the booking. BOOKING TIP: For first time bookings, we recommend setting up your personal account with SpacetoCo first (ie sign up using an email address you can immediately access as you will be required to verify your account, and put in your personal details such as name, address and mobile number). Once you've created your account it is much simpler to then make your booking.
I plan on hiring my vehicle and I don't know the vehicle registration. What do I do to complete my booking?
If you will be hiring your vehicle we understand that this information will not be known until you pick up your vehicle. Not to worry, at the time of booking you can put "HIRE VEHICLE" in the vehicle registration box section and then select the type of vehicle you will be hiring eg Campervan, Motorhome etc. You are required to provide the vehicle registration details prior to arrival which you can do via your SpacetoCo account or contacting the Shire office (08) 9839 0000 (Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm) so that we can attach to your booking details so that the Rangers do not mistaken you for an illegal camper. If you're unsure and need assistance, please contact the Shire (08) 9839 0000 (Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm) or email shire@ravensthorpe.wa.gov.au .
What do I do if my vehicle details have changed from when I made my booking?
Just send us a message via your SpacetoCo account or if urgent contact the Shire (08) 9839 0000 during office hours and we will update the information attached to your booking.
I want to book Four Mile Campground in the National Park but cannot find it on your SpacetoCo campground page?
Four Mile Campground is managed by Parks and Wildlife WA (DBCA) and not the Shire of Ravensthorpe. To book, you will need to visit the Explore Parks WA website search for the campground under Park Stay WA.
How do I Start Booking?
Click on the "Book Your Campsite Now" link below to view our campgrounds and to start booking on SpacetoCo. If you would like to view and download the site maps for a particular campground beforehand, click on the relevant links above. More information about our campgrounds can be found on our Camping in the Fitzgerald Biosphere Coast page.
I want to book Starvation Bay/Mason Bay during the December/January school holidays, why is it showing that it's already booked out?
If you're trying to book either Starvation Bay or Mason Bay campgrounds 6 months in advance, when bookings are normally released, you will notice that none of the sites appear available. Good news is that the campground is not fully booked but rather, the dates (school holiday period) have been blocked out as part of the Shire's Summer Priority Booking Program which will normally open as a three-stage process and only released several months prior.
Further to our previous notices the Education Department have now opened their enrolments for the Summer VAC Swim Program and as a result we are now able to set new dates for our Priority Booking Program.
If you're not a local and looking to stay at Starvation Bay or Mason Bay campgrounds over the Christmas school holidays, mark your calendars and for the very keen, set your alarm clocks on the Friday night to midnight, as General Bookings open, Saturday, 12 October 2024.
- Stage One: VacSwim Starvation Bay participating family only (strict conditions apply).
Application CLOSED, Tuesday, 17 September 2024 and close 2pm, Monday, 30 September 2024. The application form online will be updated, however, parents who completed the previous application form can still submit as long as it is within the submission deadlines. See our Summer Priority Booking Program page for more details.
- Stage Two: Local Resident/Ratepayers Priority Booking period (strict conditions apply)
Bookings CLOSED: Tuesday, 1 October 2024 and close, 3pm, Friday, 11 October 2024. Once bookings open, residents will need to obtain special access code (details on how to obtain will be provided soon)
- Stage Three: General Bookings open on (from midnight Friday night) Saturday morning, 12 October 2024.
We recommend that you have created a login account with SpacetoCo (our booking portal) where announcements will be made or you can follow us on our @FitzgeraldBiosphereCoast Facebook page or regularly check this or our Summer Priority Booking page (see link below). Please note that we are unable to keep a wait list or able to notify individuals due to the high volume of interest.
To full details please refer to our Summer Priority Booking Program page.
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