2 Camel Creek is a free 24 hour rest stop in the North West of WA. It is a basic stopover rather than a destination, but for what we needed it did the job. It had a sealed surface, drop toilets, bins, shaded tables, and enough room for other campers to settle in for the night.

The one thing that caught us out was the access road. The turn-off is some distance away and the road in was longer than expected. We actually wondered if we had the right place, but yes, that was it.

Our Experience

For us, 2 Camel Creek was a simple overnight stop. It was level, clean, and easy enough once we found our way in. The long run from the turn-off did catch us by surprise. We thought, “that can’t be it”, but it was.

The rest area itself felt fine. There were other campers around, but no real fuss, and it did not feel unsafe. It is not a quiet bush camp, though. You are still close enough to the road to hear traffic, and the railway line is off in the distance. We saw some iron ore trains go past, which was interesting enough, but it is still noise to factor in if you are a light sleeper.

The toilets were usable, but no awards there, I am afraid. They were not in the best condition at the time of our stay, but for a free stopover they served the purpose.

The sealed surface is a practical plus. It should make the place a safer bet in wet weather than dirt or gravel camps that can turn ordinary pretty quickly. As for shelter from the wind, there won’t be much here, it’s pretty exposed.

The flies were not too bad during the day, but once night came the bugs really appeared. Telstra reception was poor, so we used Starlink instead.

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