 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- Tank |
Capacity  |
5-6 tents |
| Camping Fees |
Apply |
| Campsite Access |
Trail Access Only. 4WD Road access nearby  |
| Maps & GPS Data |
Shown on Trail 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 9 | S9 Trailhead - Serpentine Chalet Dam |
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| Waterfall Gorge Campsite |
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| Broad views of Waterfall Gorge area |
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| Main campsite (southern end) |
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| Cleared tent pads (southern end) |
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| Cleared tent pad (Northern end) |
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| Designation |
Designated (official) campsite |
| Campsite Facilities |
Tent pads only |
| Water |
None |
| Capacity |
3-4 tents south side. 1-2 tents north side. |
| Camping Fees |
Apply |
| Campsite Access |
Trail Access Only |
| Maps & GPS Data |
Shown on Trail Maps |
| Restrictions |
Strictly No Campfires or Open Fires |
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| Snapshot Description |
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Nice half way campsite. Beautiful scenery surrounding the campsite |
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Very little shade and vegetation. Open area. |
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South side campsite is the main campsite. |
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Single tent pads also located on northern side of gorge. Much cozier area. |
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| Links & Additional Info |
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| Section 9 |
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 Mt Giles Lookout Campsite |
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| Campsite area looking north east |
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| Cleared tent pad, with views to the E |
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| Western views close to the campsite |
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| Looking W from the campsite |
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| Designation |
Designated (official) campsite |
| Campsite Facilities |
Tent pads only |
| Water |
Apply |
| 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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Excellent views of Mount Giles and the surrounding ranges |
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Superb sunrise and sunset views |
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Very open area, no shade and can be windy at night |
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Solid ground tent pads |
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| Links & Additional Info |
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| Section 9 |
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| Ormiston Gorge Campsite (Trailhead Area) |
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| Campsite area with gas BBQ/furniture |
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| Tent pads & general campsite area |
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| Tent pads on western end of campsite |
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| Designation |
Designated (official) campsite |
| Main Area Facilities |
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| Campsite Facilities |
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| Water |
Yes- Taps |
| Capacity |
Open area - Large |
| Camping Fees |
Apply |
| Campsite Access |
2WD Road 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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One the largest and most established campsites on the trail |
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Main visitor area has a lot of facilities, including showers, kiosk, storage |
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Great short side walks from this location ( i.e. Ormiston Pound Walk) |
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Easy 2WD access. Trailhead is located about 300m from campsite |
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| Links & Additional Info |
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| Section 9 | Section 10 | S10 Trailhead Ormiston Gorge |
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