Sandy CapeSandy Cape Reserve is on the coast near Sandy Point. It is an environmentally sensitive area run by the shire of Dandaragan. Until 2001 Sandy Cape Reserve was a neat community of squatters shacks, with tidy lawns and shady trees. As with most of WA's coastal areas squating was banned and people were made to demolish their shacks. It is a beautiful place to visit and is now accessible for everyone to stay. This area of the WA coast can be extremely windy, Sandy Point protects the bay and surrounds from the wind making it a pleasant place to stay.
Description: This a very picturesque spot, it is extremely pleasing to the eye. The camping area is sandy and in places it is difficult to manoeuvre a wheelchair around. When I camped here we were lucky to get a camp sight with grass and shade. Wheelchair access to the water is difficult without assistance, I used my shower chair, had 2 strong people drag me through the sand, down the boat ramp and to the water. Most days when I was swimming, dolphins were in close proximity. Protection from the wind, the view and swimming in the beautiful clean water, make it well worth a stay. Take your camera, find a shady spot overlooking the water and just soak it in. Dogs are permitted but must be on a leash at all times.
Facilities: Wheelchair accessible toilets facilities, gravel ramp with a gradient of 14:1 and hand rails. There is a gravel path across the top of some of the dunes and future paths to be placed across other dunes to give greater access to the view of the area. Extension of the camp ground facilities are planned for the future. Bring your own fresh water. Campfires are prohibited.
Where is it? On the coast between Green Head and Jurien. Turn west off the Indian Ocean Drive 13km north of Jurien.
Fees: Payable at the campground. There is an on-site Caretaker for the period September to May.
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