Yannarie River Barradale Rest Area in Yannarie, WA — photo 1

Yannarie River Barradale Rest Area

Yannarie, WA
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingDump PointToiletsCaravansFire PlaceAccessiblePets WelcomeBBQTent Site

About this campsite

Experience the beautiful scenery at Yannarie River Barradale Rest Area, a spacious stopover offering plenty of room for large rigs. Nestled on the eastern bank of the Yannarie River, the site reveals a striking contrast with the red-orange backdrop and sparsely scattered trees. Find comfort in the availability of basic facilities like toilets, and seek solace under the shade by the river, which provides a refreshing retreat.

The Yannarie River Barradale Rest Area is a magnificent, free overnight spot situated on the eastern bank of the Yannarie River, close to the Barradale Roadhouse. This stunning location, enveloped within an alluring, reddish-orange landscape adorned by beautiful, twisted trees, acts as a tranquil retreat. The area is appropriately spacious, accommodating large rigs effortlessly. Though it lacks in substantial shade, the region by the river serves as an excellent alternative, offering a far comfortable and more shaded site, increasing the location's appeal for visitors as an excellent resting spot amidst the tranquility of nature.

How to Get There

200m of dirt road to rest area, on the northern side of North West Coastal Highway

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Caravans
Tent Site

Facilities

Dump Point
Shade
BBQ
Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Accessible
Pets Welcome

Other Features

Fire Place
On the bank of the Yannarie River
Long Rig
Free Overnight Camp
Day Rest Area
Overnight Rest Area
Unknown feature
Popular spot. Can be crowded.
Maximum 24 hrs
Not a lot of shade here
Day Use Area

Location

Yannarie River Barradale Rest AreaNorth West Coastal Highway, Yannarie, WA, 6710

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY☁️
30° / 13°
💧 22%
MON🌦️
25° / 20°
💧 55%
TUE🌦️
23° / 18°
💧 82%
WED🌦️
25° / 19°
💧 30%
THU☁️
26° / 17°
💧 10%

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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
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Fire Danger
Low–Moderate
Today
30°·13%·22km/h
Low–Moderate
Tomorrow
25°·44%·21km/h
No Rating
Tue
23°·77%·28km/h
No Rating
Estimated from forecast conditionsDFES WA

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North West Coastal Highway

Yannarie, WA 6710

Yannarie River Barradale Rest Area

Free · no booking needed