Fern Pool

Fern Pool is a spring-fed natural pool at the eastern end of Dales Gorge in Karijini National Park, in the Shire of Ashburton, Pilbara region of Western Australia. Fed by a small waterfall and surrounded by ferns and paperbarks, it is one of the park's most photographed swimming spots. Accessible via a stepped trail from Dales Campground, it is valued for its clear water, tranquil setting and cultural importance to Traditional Owners.

Visitors can expect a sheltered, fern-lined pool fed by a gentle waterfall at the base of Dales Gorge. The setting is enclosed by red rock walls, native ferns and paperbark trees with clear, cool water suitable for swimming. Access is via a 300m Class 4 trail with steep steps and rocky surfaces from the Dales Gorge car park. There is a small viewing area and limited space around the water's edge for sitting, photography and quiet appreciation of the gorge environment.