Minilya River in Babbage Island, WA — photo 1

Minilya River

Babbage Island, WA
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingPowerDump PointCaravansFire PlaceBBQToiletsPets Welcome

About this campsite

Camping area near Babbage Island, WA. Suits caravans, big rigs. Facilities: toilets, power, dump point, bbq, picnic tables, shade. Pets allowed. Tap water is not for drinking.

What this place offers

Amenities

Power
Toilets

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Facilities

Dump Point
Picnic Tables
BBQ
Shade

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Fire Place

Location

Minilya River•Babbage Island, WA, 6701

Weather Forecast

Data from MET Norway
TODAY☀️
23° / 19°
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MON☀️
29° / 15°
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TUE☀️
27° / 14°
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WED🌤️
27° / 16°
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THU☀️
30° / 18°
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Common questions about Minilya River

Is Minilya River free to camp at?

Yes. Minilya River in Babbage Island, WA is a free camp, so there is no nightly fee to stay. There is no booking system for it, so plan on first in, best dressed, especially on long weekends. Facilities on site: power, dump point, caravans and fire place.

What facilities does Minilya River have?

Minilya River has power, dump point, caravans, fire place, picnic tables and bbq. That is the short list; 9 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.

Are dogs allowed at Minilya River?

The record for Minilya River lists "Pets Welcome", so dogs are welcome here. National parks and conservation areas nearby often take a different view, so check the rules for any day trips you have planned. Keep them on a lead around other campers and clean up after them, and nobody has a problem with it.

Can you book Minilya River online?

We hold no online booking link for Minilya River, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Minilya River?

Minilya River sits in Babbage Island, WA. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Minilya River

Facilities recorded for Minilya River
FacilityOn site
PowerYes
Dump PointYes
CaravansYes
Fire PlaceYes
Picnic TablesYes
BBQYes
ToiletsYes
ShadeYes
Pets WelcomeYes

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Free to stay

No booking needed — first come, first served

Free campsite — no booking needed, sites are first come, first served.

$0 camping — no fees at this site
Sites are first come, first served — arrive early on holidays
Check the weather & fire outlook below before you go
Fire Danger
Low–Moderate
Today
23°·23%·41km/h
Low–Moderate
Tomorrow
29°·10%·37km/h
Low–Moderate
Tue
27°·27%·30km/h
Low–Moderate
Estimated from forecast conditionsDFES WA

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Babbage Island, WA 6701

Minilya River

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