Chapman Pool, Warner Glen Campground

Camp among the ferns where the Peenebup Creek runs into the Blackwood River and twists around the secluded individual campsites beneath the eucalyptus canopy.

Chapman Pool, also known as Warner Glen Campground is about a 25 minute drive from the centre of Margaret River, nestled among the forest. It’s a beautiful place to camp that caters for tents, RVs and caravans with individual or group sites, all with low nightly rates.

There are 9 spacious individual campsites on the lower part of the campground, some much larger than others but all with plenty of room. A short distance from the individual camping area are the group sites, often still used by small, individual parties.

It’s a great place to spend a while. Set up base here and explore the local wine region, beaches and cave system or bring a kayak along and launch it from the campground!

The individual campsites are just a short stroll from the river, with each site being separated by forest, providing privacy from other campers.

Each campsite has a fire pit and free chopped wood is provided by park management, which can be collected from a large pile next to the toilets.

There are multiple non-flushing drop toilets spread throughout the campground that are cleaned several times a week by park management.

Close to the river is a day area that has gas barbecues and picnic tables, the same goes for an area behind the group camp sites.

You’ll need to bring along your own supply of drinking water.

Campsites can’t be reserved, it’s a case of first-in. Just as you enter the campground, there’s a small booth where you can collect an envelope, make a cash payment and then put a receipt on your vehicle. Park management will call past regularly to pick up the cash and do a quick check around the place.

When we stayed here, it was $22 per night, but be sure to check if this amount has changed, all of the relevant info can be found at the booth/info sign as you enter.