127km from Perth
Level:  Beginner (all amentities)

Ideal for those after a bush camping experience!

Situated less than 1 ½ hours from Perth, Martins Tank Campground is an ideal spot for those wanting a brief respite from city life but still having the convenience of being somewhat close to the metro area.

The campground is located within Yalgorup National Park and is a five-minute walk from Martins Tank Lake, which boasts beautiful scenery and wildlife.

It has 29 individual camp sites, suitable for tents, campervans and trailers, and four group sites suitable for tents and swags only which can accommodate up to 20 people.

Campsites are nestled in amongst peppermint and tuart trees, with thick vegetation and good spacing between sites.

This campground is great for both beginner and experienced campers alike – it offers clean and well-maintained amenities, including a sheltered camp kitchen (with gas barbeques, dishwashing sinks, dining tables and benches), open-air gas barbeques, two communal fire rings and multiple drop toilets located across the site. Most sites also come with tables and benches.

One thing to note – for many sites, a short walk is required from the car to your set-up. Parking is not allowed on certain sites (e.g. group sites) and you will need to park in designated carparks, which are about a two to three minute-walk to your site. A beach wagon/trolley will definitely come in handy!

Insider Info

• Ideal for astronomers in the making, this campsite offers great star-gazing opportunities (when it isn’t cloudy).
• Pack your bikes – there is plenty of space between sites for kids to ride them!

• Please remember to take your rubbish with you when you leave as there are no bins on site. Tip: don’t leave any food out in the open as there are plenty of curious possums around about.
• There is no drinking water available, so don’t forget to bring your own.
• Bookings are required. The campground fills up quickly, especially during school holidays and public holidays.

In the Area...

There are plenty of bushwalking and sight-seeing opportunities nearby.

Visit the thrombolites, one of the world’s oldest living organisms, at the nearby Lake Clifton (less than a half hour drive away). Take a stroll along the boardwalk, or opt to do the Lakeside Loop walk trail, a 5km walk with a flat terrain.

The 6km Lake Pollard Trail that starts off at the campground is another great bushwalking option.

Martins Tank Lake is a short stroll from the campsite and is a worth a quick visit for the scenic views and the birdlife. The water is extremely saline and is not suitable for swimming or other water activities.

The nearby Lake Hayward is one of two designated picnic areas within Yalgorup National Park, and has toilets and a picnic table.

Preston Beach is 8km away, and features a public beach, flushing toilets, a playground, a café, a general store and a range of accommodation options (hotels, bed and breakfasts, holiday home rentals).

The beach is a popular spot for fishing and 4WDing.

Access

The campground is accessible by 2WD, however the road in is unsealed and can be a little bumpy.

The campground is not wheelchair accessible or pram friendly. Toilets are not wheelchair friendly and there are no paved paths within the campsite.

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The Low Down

AMENITIES

✓Toilets (long drop)
✓BBQs 
✓Communal campfire rings 
✓Picnic tables 
✓Waste disposal site for campervans
✓Sheltered camp kitchen
✘No showers
✘No electricity
✘No drinking water

SUITABLE FOR

✓Tents and swags 
✓Campervans and caravans
✘ No pets allowed

ACTIVITIES

✓Birdwatching 
✓Scenic lookouts
✓Walking / bushwalking

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Click here for Parks and Wildlife camping safety tips and here to learn more about fire bans/bushfires!