If you are traveling on the Nanutarra Manjina Rd, then this 24 hour rest stop is worth considering.

We arrived in the mid afternoon and, being the first ones there, had our pick of the sites. It didn’t take long before other campers started rolling in.

Our Experience

The campsite has a upper section on tar seal, which makes it a practical stop in most weather conditions, although it’s worth paying attention to the flood warning signage because it sits next to a river. The main lower section is on dirt.

Beasley River Rest Area has the basics for a free camp, including toilets, bins, and a dump point. That said, this is one of those stops where the condition of the facilities really affects the experience.

When we stayed, the toilets were not the best, the bins were full, and the dump point didn’t inspire much confidence either. In the world of free camping, you never quite know what you’re going to get, and this stop definitely leaned toward the rougher end of the scale.

It’s set a little back from the main road, so while there is some road noise, it wasn’t especially busy when we stayed.

The biggest standout for us was the flies. They were next-level bad, proper plague proportions, and a head net would be a very good idea.

There are plenty of trees around the site, so finding some shade shouldn’t be a problem.

Some Pics

Summary

Beasley River Rest Area is a basic free camp in WA’s North West with toilets, bins, a dump point, plenty of trees, and a upper section that is tar-sealed. It works as a practical overnight stop, but the rough condition of the facilities, lack of Telstra reception, and intense flies are all worth knowing before you pull in.

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