KING RIVER PALMS CARAVAN PARK

Site Name

King River Palms Caravan Park

Notes: General appearance is good but there are a number of very old decrepit vans and the main toilet block is old and badly in need of a complete overhaul. 

Location

Albany

Address

Lot 4, Chester Pass Road

Phone

08 9844 7937

Fax

Email

Website

Review Date: March 2006

ITEM

NOTES

Check-in

   Easy to locate

Yes.

   Entrance easy to get through

May not be easy for big rigs.

   Initial Impression

Good except for old vans.

   Easy to leave if not booking

Yes turning area in front of office.

   Boom gate

No

   Daily rates

$19 powered - at the time reviewed

   Weekly rates

   Long term rates

   Metered power

No

   Guest information sheet

No

   Map of park

No

   Fees for air-conditioners

No

   Pets allowed

Yes on leash

   Fees for pets / bond

No

Office

   Opening hours

8:30am - 5:00 pm

   Staff friendly

Yes

   Staff knowledgeable

Yes

   Tourist info available

   Office neat & tidy

Yes

   Charges reasonable

Yes

   Shop or just office

Office

   Pay Phone

   EFTPOS / Credit cards

No

   Late check out

Yes

Site info

   Site size

Some small some large

   Sullage

Yes

   Power access

Good

   Shade

Yes

   Privacy

None

   Big Rigs

No. Posts on roads may make it too hard for big rigs to move through this park.

   Drive through sites

Some

   Night lighting

Poor

   Non-powered section

Yes

   Bins

Not on each site

   Drinking water

On tap

Camp Kitchen

   Cooking facilities

N/a

   Sinks

N/a

   Shared fridge

N/a

   Under cover

N/a

   Hot water

N/a

   Clean ?

N/a

   Other

N/a

Laundry

   Cost

$3 wash $2 dry

   Ironing facilities

   Enough washers

Yes

   Enough dryers

Yes

   Clean ?

No

Toilets / Showers

Two blocks one with showers

   Disabled facilities

No

   Keys

No

   Piped music

No

   Paper dispensers

Old drum rollers

   Paper used

Single ply

   Shower hooks / seats

Yes

   Appearance

Main block: Old, cracked tiles, stained paintwork etc.
Secondary block: New, modern but no showers.

   Insect problems

Some

   Ventilation

Good

   Hot water

Fair

   Soap

No

   Hand dryer

No

   Clean ?

The main shower / toilet block is badly in need of an overhaul. The new block is nice and modern but has two WCs only.

General

   Gardens / Lawns

Neat and well maintained

   Playground

No

   Pool

River

Other

   Permanents

Yes mostly in old vans.

   Daytime noise

Depends on neighbours. Some traffic noise from road.

   Night time noise

Depends on neighbours. Some traffic noise from road.

   BBQs

Wood

   Shelters & seats

No

   TV room

No

   TV reception

Yes with standard aerial but difficult with satellite from most sites.

   Mobile reception

Yes

   Public transport

No

   Shopping nearby

No 12Km to town.

   Dump point

No

   Vehicle storage

No

   Boat ramp

No

Nearby Attractions:

Beach and coastline. Stirling Range and Porongurups.