Want to get away for a camping trip, but short on time? Head to the Lake Leschenaultia Campground! This lovely Perth Hills spot is about an hour drive from Perth CBD, near Mundaring, making for a fab location to enjoy a relaxed break with the family. So, grab your tent, or hook up the camp trailer and set off for an action-packed nature-based holiday in the Perth Hills.
Lake Leschenaultia Campsite Features
The campsite is just a hop skip and jump from the lake, behind the Flackyard kiosk. Some sights enjoy views of Lake Leschenaultia, while others are surrounded by the bushland. The sites are a good size and edge onto the forest. You can bring tents, campervans, camper trailers, motorhomes and even small caravans here. Powered and unpowered sites are available, the sites don’t have water taps, so make sure you fill up your tanks before you leave.
The main camp kitchen is clean and brightly lit at night. It’s equipped with a food preparation bench, picnic tables, BBQs, a microwave, toaster, kettle, sink and fridge with a freezer compartment. There is drinking water available here too. Plus, there’s clean showers, toilets etc. If you run out of anything – Chidlow is only 2kms from the lake.
Pic Credit: Shire of Mundaring
If you want to dine with a view, there are numerous picnic tables around the lake.
There’s also a nature playground right next to the campground.
The big draw for winter campers is the fire pits. The kids enjoyed evenings under a sky full of stars sitting by the flickering fire – with toasted marshmallows, of course. Fire pits can be used when there are no fire bans in place (usually April to November).
It’s also worth noting that dogs are not allowed at the lake.
What To Do at Lake Leschenaultia
The lake is ideal for swimming, and canoeing as well as a walking and cycling around.
You can hire canoes from the canoe shed (open summer holidays, weekends and public holidays).
A ride around the lake which is a flat 3km, so a good distance for most ages. There is plenty to see along this lake loop trail. You may spot an old train station and lots of native birds. If you love mountain biking there is a network of MTB trails suitable for both kids and adults.
For more on what to do at Lake Lesch, see our BIG guide here.
A camping trip to Lake Leschenaultia is a lot of fun for all – be sure to travel less and make the most of your family time.
Get more details about Lake Leschenaultia Camp Site here.
Find Lake Leschenaultia at Rosedale Road, Chidlow.
Find more places to camp in WA here.
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[…] In cooler months, you can enjoy marshmallows around the campfire at the Lake Leschenaultia Campground. Not far from Mundaring, this is a brilliant place to camp, close to home. There’s bushwalking, mountain bike trails, and picnic spots, plus bring a canoe, SUP or Kayak and explore the water! See more in our review. […]