Serpentine Dam
Both natural beauty and history can be appreciated at Serpentine Main Dam, which is situated amidst classic scenery in the Darling Scarp. It is the larger of the two dams located on the Serpentine River. The dam is part of the Serpentine National Park.
Visitor information
Opening hours
Serpentine Main Dam is open every day of the week until 6pm (5pm from May to October).
For the latest information on opening times, or assistance during your visit to the dam, please contact 13 13 75.
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Things to do at Serpentine dam
Map of the facilities
Have a family in the restaurant or the picnic areas
Have a family lunch in the large picnic area with an adjoining playground. You are welcome to use the free gas barbecues located in the grassed lower picnic area downstream of the dam wall.
If you prefer a relaxed indoor setting, try the restaurant near the main car park for a casual meal.
Walk around the dam wall and surrounds
Enjoy a nature walk on the marked trails and visit the scenic lookouts. If you like bird-watching, search for kookaburras, black cockatoos, parrots, magpies, and wrens.
Take a trip to the stunning Serpentine Falls for a picnic lunch with the waterfall as your backdrop. July to November is wildflower season, so visit during these months to see beautiful native flowers.
Safety information
Please follow these simple rules to protect yourself and our water supply.
- Keep to the permitted pathways, roads, and recreational areas as shown by the signage.
- Don’t climb walls, fences, bridges, pipework, or other operational infrastructure.
- Keep emergency and operational access gates and roadways clear.
- Don’t operate taps, valves or controls.
Learn more about how we work to manage water quality.
Location and directions
To Serpentine Dam
- From Perth, take the Kwinana Freeway, or Tonkin or Albany Highway to Armadale
- Follow the South Western Highway for 18km to Jarrahdale Road
- Turn left and continue for 5km
- Turn right onto Kingsbury Drive and continue to Serpentine Main Dam
To Serpentine Falls
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Drive approximately another 7km past the turnoff to Jarrahdale along South Western Highway
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Follow the signs along Falls Road
Planning your visit
- Bring enough food and water to stay hydrated while exploring the dam and its surrounds. Make sure to take all your rubbish with you.
- Be prepared for uneven ground or walking hazards by wearing comfortable and appropriate footwear.
- Bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun.
- Don’t forget to bring your camera to capture the scenery!
There are accessible toilets with ambulant cubicles that are in easy reach of the main car park, which also has designated accessible parking bays.
A bus bay and drop-off points, as well as bike racks, are also located in the lower picnic area.
Please see the map of the facilities for more accessibility information.