Moorine Rocks Picnic Area in North Bodallin, WA — photo 1

Moorine Rocks Picnic Area

North Bodallin, WA
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingToiletsFire PlaceTent SiteCaravansPets Welcome

About this campsite

Moorine Rocks Picnic Area is an authentic Australian bush camp perfect for a picnic, complete with fireplaces. Ideal for nature lovers, visitors can enjoy local wildflowers in their season, bushwalking, and birdwatching. The climbable rocks provide a vantage point for magnificent landscape views. Even historic enthusiasts have something, as the place houses a rock-lined well from 1862 built by explorer C.C. Hunt. Please note that while smaller caravans can be accommodated, the area may not be suitable for larger rigs.

The area is inhabited by low scrub which offers little shade. There are no amenities here. This is a place where wildflowers can be enjoyed in season and bushwalking and birdwatching at almost any time. The rocks are easy to climb and offer some great views across the landscape. There is a weak mobile phone signal at the picnic area but it is very strong on top of the rock. There is a well here that was built by explorer C.C. Hunt in 1862. It does not contain water, but was carefully lined with rocks. Most caravans will be OK here, but the tight turns and limited room make it unsuitable for large rigs.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Camping Area
Tent Site
Caravans

Facilities

Picnic Tables
Shade

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Unknown feature
Fire Place
No Long Rigs
Bird Watching
rock climbing & birdwatching
Bush camp and picnic area
No amenities
Bushwalking
Please take your rubbish with you
Camp Trailers
Walking
Photo Opportunity
Free Overnight Camp
Day Use Area
Mobile Phone Coverage
Day Rest Area

Location

Moorine Rocks Picnic Area•Noongar North Road, North Bodallin, WA, 6424

Weather Forecast

Data from MET Norway
MON🌤️
23° / 6°
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TUE☀️
25° / 12°
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WED🌧️
26° / 13°
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THU🌧️
26° / 14°
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FRI☀️
28° / 15°
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Common questions about Moorine Rocks Picnic Area

Is Moorine Rocks Picnic Area free to camp at?

Yes. Moorine Rocks Picnic Area in North Bodallin, 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: picnic tables, toilets, fire place and bird watching.

What facilities does Moorine Rocks Picnic Area have?

Moorine Rocks Picnic Area has picnic tables, toilets, fire place, bird watching, rock climbing & birdwatching and bush camp and picnic area. That is the short list; 21 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 Moorine Rocks Picnic Area?

The record for Moorine Rocks Picnic Area 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 Moorine Rocks Picnic Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Moorine Rocks Picnic Area, 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 Moorine Rocks Picnic Area?

Moorine Rocks Picnic Area sits in North Bodallin, 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 Moorine Rocks Picnic Area

Facilities recorded for Moorine Rocks Picnic Area
FacilityOn site
Picnic TablesYes
ToiletsYes
Yes
Fire PlaceYes
No Long RigsYes
Bird WatchingYes
rock climbing & birdwatchingYes
Bush camp and picnic areaYes
No amenitiesYes
BushwalkingYes
Free CampingYes
Please take your rubbish with youYes
Camp TrailersYes
Camping AreaYes
WalkingYes
Photo OpportunityYes
Free Overnight CampYes
Day Use AreaYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
Tent SiteYes
CaravansYes
Day Rest AreaYes
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
Tomorrow
23°·16%·21km/h
Low–Moderate
Tue
25°·17%·23km/h
Low–Moderate
Wed
26°·18%·26km/h
Low–Moderate
Estimated from forecast conditionsDFES WA

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Noongar North Road

North Bodallin, WA 6424

Moorine Rocks Picnic Area

Free · no booking needed