Sues Bridge Camping Ground

Sues Bridge Camping Ground is a bush-style campground on the banks of the Blackwood River, within Blackwood River National Park near Schroeder, Western Australia. The defining draw for dog owners is straightforward: you can camp with your dog riverside in a quiet forest setting, but strictly on lead and under close control at all times.

The pet policy. Dogs are permitted within the campground but must be kept on a lead at all times. This is non-negotiable: 1080 poison baiting for feral animals occurs in the vicinity of Blackwood River National Park, and baits are fatal to domestic pets. Strict lead control is the only way to keep your dog safe here. Dogs are not permitted on the national park hiking trails proper, so plan your exercise around the campground and day-use area rather than expecting trail access. No confirmed pet fee information is available, so check the booking page for current pricing.

The place. Expect a nature-based bush camping experience, not serviced accommodation. Sites are large, marked, and unpowered, suitable for tents, camper trailers, caravans, and campervans. Amenities are basic: pit toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and a dump point. There is no potable running water on site, so bring enough drinking water for yourself and your dog. The Blackwood River runs alongside the campground, with swimming, fishing, and kayak or canoe launching available.

Getting there and booking. Access is via Sues Road, inland from Busselton and the Margaret River region. Bookings are made through the Explore Parks WA website. There is no mobile signal on site, so complete your booking online before you leave home.

Who it suits. This suits calm, lead-walked dogs and owners who want quiet riverside bush camping away from coastal holiday parks. If your dog needs off-leash running or long trail hikes, the lead-only rule and national park trail restrictions make this a poor fit. For off-leash exercise in the wider Margaret River region, Brookfield Dog Park, Margaret River is a better match.

Before you book. Campfires are seasonal: April to November is the window for fire rings. Outside those months, expect a cold camp. Bring all drinking water, book ahead, and treat the lead rule as a safety requirement, not a courtesy.

Sources

• Sues Bridge Campground - Explore Parks WA · exploreparks.dbca.wa.gov.au
• Sues Bridge Campground - Blackwood River National Park (CG) · directory.fullrangecamping.com.au
• Sues Bridge · exploreparks.dbca.wa.gov.au
• Sues Bridge - Dog friendly campground, and day use area · lifeofrileyow.com
• Sues Bridge Campground, Margaret River · betterpetsandgardens.com.au

Compiled from public sources and verified listings. Always confirm current rules with the venue or council before you travel.