These were places I visited on my recent trip, I later also stayed at the free overnight stop at Borden on the way north to Southern Cross via Hyden and Wave Rock. Didn't stay at Hyden or Wave Rock though, been there before, long way to go unless you are desperate to see it. This is a link to Borden but it is in the camps book as are the others shown here, Yeoeleven and I stayed a the Borden Free Camp a couple of years ago in our respective campervans at the time. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borden,_Western_Australia

There is one free camp in the carpark next to the toilets opposite the main store in town, a bit noisy during the day due to the grain terminal behind it, but goes quiet at night. No showers in town. The other free site is around the town oval, no toilets there anymore so need to use the ones at the store carpark at the other site. If using the oval there is water from a tap at the old bowling club near the oval at the south end of the building.

http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t55807176/alexander-bridge-campsite-wa-south-west-off-brockman-highway/

http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t55807008/sues-bridge-dec-campsite-wa-south-west-off-sues-road/

http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t55806847/carey-brook-campsites-goblin-swamp-boat-landing-road-off-vas/

PS: If someone can make these clickable I would be grateful, it's not working for me, otherwise copy and past to your browser or go to this forum Free and Budget Campsites Section and click on WA to see the threads....



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-- Edited by Duh on Thursday 5th of December 2013 11:08:45 AM

Alexander Bridge yes, but you may need to read the info on the link and give them a ring Neil, I would hate to give you a bum steer.

Of interest, Yornaning Dam site and also Congellin campsite in the Dryandra Woodlands have room and spaces for caravans, but again best to give them a ring.

GaryKelly wrote:

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http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t55807176/alexander-bridge-campsite-wa-south-west-off-brockman-highway/

http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t55807008/sues-bridge-dec-campsite-wa-south-west-off-sues-road/

http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t55806847/carey-brook-campsites-goblin-swamp-boat-landing-road-off-vas/

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Thanks Gary, can you do the same for the Wikipedia link on Borden in the same post please,

Much appreciated,
Vic

Alexander Bridge yes, but you may need to read the info on the link and give them a ring Neil, I would hate to give you a bum steer.

Of interest, Yornaning Dam site and also Congellin campsite in the Dryandra Woodlands have room and spaces for caravans, but again best to give them a ring.

Thanks for the clickable link Neil

The road from Hyden (Wave Rock turn off) to Southern Cross (via Marvel Loch) 262 kms is mostly gravel, but was in good condition and wide when I went on it,
need to look out for livestock and bush animals though. Only saw one fox and some dumb sheep that had escaped their paddock and were laying in the middle of the road, then panicked and went in all directions.

Are dogs allowed at Sue's Bridge Vic?

Yes, but on leads Bryan.

Sue's Bridge is in Sue's Road at the end closest to the Brockman Highway.

Another turn off further north in Sue's Road is Big Valley Campground, that is a commercial working farm campground, they also allow dogs, Yeoeleven stayed there on his trip in WA, google Big Valley Campground for more info.

-- Edited by Duh on Thursday 5th of December 2013 08:34:40 PM

Thanks John,

The only thing that has changed at Borden is they only have the one (modern) set of toilets now at the store carpark free camp, the free camp near the oval doesn't have one anymore, so have to use the store one if needed.

I went to Alexander Bridge on a Sunday, so may have had a few weekend trippers, I would hate to see it during school holidays, so maybe best during the week or out of season, it was packed when I went there for a looksee. I see it has gone up a dollar in price since you were there, still a cheap spot though.

Several have mentioned they liked it better than Sue's Bridge, but there was only one couple camped there when I was there so nice and quiet, a lot more toilets too, but clean long drops. Although they allow dogs on leads I think I recall a no generator sign somewhere.

Did you go into the Big Valley Campsite from Sue's Road ? I saw the turn off signs for it, although the link says a different road there. For those with dogs I notice it is pet friendly.

See http://bigvalleymargaretriver.com.au/

One cp I stayed at for one night on my recent trip was Rest Point in Walpole, not flash but it has the advantage of having boat launching facilities own jetty and is pet friendly for the park, dogs on leads, suitable for big rigs but no shade trees in the main park section. I saw some Blue Wrens playing behind my car when I was there.

See; http://www.restpoint.com.au/home.htm



-- Edited by Duh on Friday 6th of December 2013 06:59:21 AM

Thanks John, it may be that you can access if from both the coast (Margaret Road) and the parallel inland road (Sue's Bridge).

The do give a road name in their link but I can't recall what it was without looking it up. They did say better to use a GPS as easy to get lost going in.

I've driven Sue's Road countless of times on my way to fish around Augusta/Hamlin Bay area and never noticed Sue's Bridge. Just goes to show how much you miss when you're belting down the road at 110 with only your destination in mind.

GN Ogres passed on this info re caravan spots (is dog friendly too) at Sues Bridge;

"4 caravan spots at Sues, nos. 1, 2, 4 and 25 if I recall correctly. All lovely places."