Herron Point Campground
- Dogs
- Welcome
- Size cap
- No cap
- Where
- Birchmont, WA
- Policy checked
- 2026-06-11
What visitors mention
Pet policy
Yes, Herron Point Campground in Birchmont, WA allows dogs to stay overnight, but with specific constraints regarding safety, according to the Shire of Murray. - Pet Policy: Well-behaved dogs are allowed, but they must be contained to your campsite or restrained on a leash at all times. - Important Safety Note: Dogs must be kept on leads as 1080 poison baits are used in the adjacent bushland and are fatal to pets. - Size Limit: No specific size limits are mentioned in the policy documentation. - Fee: There is no specific fee mentioned for pets, only the standard camping fee to book a site. - Ac
Herron Point Campground sits on the Harvey Estuary near Mandurah, about an hour south of Perth, and it is a genuinely dog-friendly, no-frills bush camp run by the Shire of Murray. Well-behaved dogs are welcome, but the site comes with one serious catch: 1080 baits are laid in the surrounding bushland, so leads are not optional here.
The pet policy. The Shire of Murray allows well-behaved dogs to stay overnight, provided they are contained to your campsite or kept on a lead at all times. No specific size limit or pet fee is listed beyond the standard camping fee (roughly $20 a night, best confirmed on the Shire's booking page before you go). Bring your own water for your dog as there is no potable water on site, only flush toilets.
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The place. This is unpowered, nature-based camping on unallocated sites, so you choose your own spot rather than a numbered bay. It's popular for crabbing, watching estuary birdlife, and long, quiet sunsets over the water. Access is via Old Coast Road onto Herron Point Road, a dirt and gravel track that's manageable for cars, caravans, and tents. Pack good insect repellent, the wetland setting means mosquitoes are a fact of life. Online booking is required before you arrive.
Location and nearby. Herron Point is a short drive from the Mandurah area, where you'll find a wider spread of cafes and pet-friendly spots for a day out with the dog once you've had your fill of the estuary. Around camp, dogs can walk the shoreline on a lead, but the thick bushland beyond the developed area is off-limits given the baiting program.
Who it suits. Good for owners after a quiet, basic waterside camp rather than a resort-style stay, and for dogs that are solid on a lead and won't bolt after birds or crabs. Less suited to dogs that struggle with recall or off-lead time, since there's nowhere on site to safely let them run free.
Book ahead, bring your own water, and keep the lead on from the car park to the campsite. That's really the whole deal at Herron Point: simple, scenic, and safe for dogs as long as you stick to the rules.
Sources
- Herron Point Campground - Pinjarra - Shire of Murray · murray.wa.gov.au
- Book a Campsite at Herron Point Campground - Visit Pinjarra · pinjarra.destinationmurray.com.au
- Caravan and camping - Pinjarra - Shire of Murray · murray.wa.gov.au
- Herron Point Campground - Australia - CamperMate · campermate.com
Compiled from public sources and verified listings. Always confirm current rules with the venue or council before you travel.
Policy verified 11 June 2026 Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
