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DescriptionLarge campground with excellent facilities in Shannon NP
Location 34° 35′ CD" S       **.****
116° 24′ CD" E       **.****
Co-ordinates accuracy : Co-ordinates taken from GPS (WGS84)
Location description : ** km * of Pemberton, WA
What's there  2wd  Fees  bbq  Picnic_table  Camp  caravan  camper_trailer  Dunny  Shower  Disabled_Facilites  BushWalk  canoeing  shelter  Fire_place

General comments
This campground is capable of accommodating very large numbers. There are about 30 camping areas, many designated as “group sites”. Shelter is available in the two huts. The huts also have functioning fire places. The hot water system that services the amenities is wood-fired and depends on campers to operate. Non-potable tap water is available.

The Great Forest Trees Drive is an all-weather gravel road suitable for family cars which starts and ends near the campground. It winds through 44 kilometres .... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Upsides
Excellent range of facilities, plenty of room. Whilst the camping area itself is not.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Downsides
Some of the sites are sloping. There is a small number of toilets .... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Pictures (click on image to enlarge)
Wood fired hot showers in the amenities block : ../data/lrc304/lrc304_amenities_block_showing_wood_fired_hot_water_heater.jpg (available on CD)  Some sites are sloping : ../data/lrc304/lrc304_campsites_1.jpg (available on CD)  Hut and flat campsite : ../data/lrc304/lrc304_hut_and_campsites.jpg (available on CD)  Acacia Hut : ../data/lrc304/lrc304_outside_of_acacia_hut.jpg (available on CD)  
Restoration work is going on : ../data/lrc304/lrc304_restoration_work.jpg (available on CD)  There is a very good information board : ../data/lrc304/lrc304_shannon_camping_area_information_sign_1.jpg (available on CD)  Shannon Dam : ../data/lrc304/lrc304_shannon_dam.jpg (available on CD)  Shannon Lodge : ../data/lrc304/lrc304_shannon_lodge.jpg (available on CD)  

WWWeb Links
Shannon NP

How do I get there
CD.x km   .... Ellis St & Hepple Pl). Drive north east on Vas .....
CD.x km   .... oast/Western H .....
CD.x km   .... Shannon Ro .....
CD.x km   .... hannon Campgrou .....

Contact details for further information.
Nearest CALM office: Pemberton District Office, Ke.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Document revision history
David, Jane and Sarah Kedge PU.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

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Document produced on 03-02-2010