 Serpentine Gorge Campsite (Trailhead Area) |
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| Two large elevated tent tads |
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| Trailhead unisex bush toilet |
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| Designation |
Designated (official) campsite |
| Main Car Park Area |
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| Campsite Facilities |
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| Water |
Yes- Tanks |
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Shelter: 2 tents. Bush camping - 2-3 tents |
| Camping Fees |
None |
| Campsite Access |
Via Section 7 from car park. Trailhead access |
| Maps & GPS Data |
Shown on Trail Maps |
| Restrictions |
Strictly No Campfires or Open Fires |
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 Snapshot Description |
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2 elevated tent pads enough for two tents or 3-4 sleeping bags per pad |
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Well protected area, new shelter, amongst bush |
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Trailhead is located in car park area about 600m from campsite/shelter |
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AWD/4WD access to trailhead by vehicle. Gorge is about 400m away. |
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| Links & Additional Info |
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Section 8  | S8 Trailhead - Serpentine Gorge |
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 Oxide Flat Campsite |
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| Tent Pad. Solid ground. Looking SE |
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| Tent Pad. Solid ground. Looking East |
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| Southern views from campsite |
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| Designation |
Unofficial campsite used frequently by walkers |
| Campsite Facilities |
Tent pads only |
| Water |
None |
| Capacity |
3 tents |
| Camping Fees |
None |
| Campsite Access |
Trail Access Only |
| Maps & GPS Data |
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| Restrictions |
Strictly No Campfires or Open Fires |
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| Snapshot Description |
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Nice alternative to Serpentine Gorge. 3 tent pads only. |
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Great views of the surrounding area. Nice and quiet location. |
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Fully open and exposed. No shade. |
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Nice morning start point before steep ascent up to high ground. |
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| Section 8 |
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| Counts Point Campsite |
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| Tent pad. Tight fit amongst the rocks |
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| Northern views from campsite |
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| Designation |
Unofficial campsite used frequently by walkers |
| Campsite Facilities |
Tent pads only |
| Water |
None |
| Capacity |
2 tents |
| Camping Fees |
None |
| Campsite Access |
Trail Access Only, |
| Maps & GPS Data |
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| Restrictions |
Strictly No Campfires or Open Fires |
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| Snapshot Description |
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Superb views of the surrounding area. Great sunset/sunrise views. |
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Campsite isn't very comfortable. Rocks everywhere. Cliffs nearby. |
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Two cleared tent pads on solid ground. Tight fit amongst the rocks. |
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Can be windy during the nights. |
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| Links & Additional Info |
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| Section 8 |
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| Serpentine Chalet Dam Campsite (Trailhead) |
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| View of campsite looking south |
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| Cleared tent pad areas amongst Mulga |
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| Designation |
Designated (official) campsite |
| Campsite Facilities |
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| Water |
Yes- Tanks |
| Capacity |
5-6 tents |
| Camping Fees |
None |
| Campsite Access |
Trail Access Only. 4WD Road access nearby |
| Maps & GPS Data |
 Serp Chalet Dam KML -  View in Google Maps |
| Restrictions |
Strictly No Campfires or Open Fires |
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| Snapshot Description |
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Nice and well protected campsite. Good vegetation and shade. Cozy. |
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Tent pads are comfortable and located in nice shady areas |
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One of the most comfortable campsites along the trail. |
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Serpentine Chalet Dam is close by. |
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| Links & Additional Info |
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| Section 8 | S9 Trailhead - Serpentine Chalet Dam |
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