If you are heading along the Northwest Coastal Hwy, north of Carnarvon, then this could be a good rest stop to consider.

This is one of those 24 hour freecamps, which in typical WA style has all the basic features most travelers require.

Our Experience

Yannarie (Barradale) Free Camp is set beside a riverbed that was dry when we stayed. It’s a large site with plenty of room, so even with around eight other campers there for the night, it didn’t feel crowded.

Facilities are basic but functional. There are long-drop toilets which were usable when we stayed, although they weren’t the cleanest. No toilet paper was supplied, so you need to come prepared. There are bins onsite and dump points for emptying a toilet cassette.

There were also a couple of large information signs around the site, but they were so faded we couldn’t read them.

You can park on the tar-sealed area or head further in and set up on the dirt. That flexibility makes it easier to find a spot that suits your setup and gives you a bit of breathing room.

Because it’s close to North West Coastal Highway, some road noise is unavoidable, but for a free overnight stop it still felt practical and easy.

It goes without saying there are flies here, maybe we are lucky that they are not in plague numbers, but not far from it.

There is not much shelter from the wind here, the bush cover is thin.

Some Pics

Summary

Yannarie (Barradale) Free Camp is a large, practical free stop on the Northwest Coastal Hwy of WA. It offers plenty of space, simple access, and useful basics like bins and a dump point, but the facilities are very basic and road noise is part of the trade-off. If you’re set up for a straightforward overnight stay, it’s a handy option.

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