Mary Pool is 182km east of Fitzroy Crossing and is probably the best known and most popular overnight stop in the area. If you want to have a camp site overlooking the water, you have to arrive quite early. The causeway was covered by 10cm of water, so it is not a problem crossing the river in any type of vehicle - this may change though at various times of the year. There are very clean toilets, a shelter shed and barbecues, as well as shade trees – but no fresh drinking water. These free camp sites are the most incredibly friendly places and an evening stroll with the dog provides an opportunity to say a friendly hello to the neighbours, which can end up in a ‘happy hour’ or two. You do need to take your own fresh drinking water into any of these free camp sites and swimming in Mary Pool (or any natural waterway in the Kimberley region), is not recommended, due to the possible presence of crocodiles.
