15,500+ Campsites Verified By Aussie Campers Over 30 Years
15,500+ Campsites Verified By Aussie Campers Over 30 Years
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Western Australia’s national parks hold some of the finest camping in the country, from beachfront sites to remote gorges and forest clearings. Most need a booking and a permit, and facilities range from full to none. We have been checking camps around Western Australia since 1992, so the guidance here comes from travellers who have actually been there.
National park camping in Western Australia
Below is our guide to national park campsites across Western Australia, grouped by region and by season. When you are planning the trip, CAMPS 13 lists national park campsites right around the country, and the Camps Australia Wide App puts Personally Checked sites, with GPS coordinates and offline maps, in your pocket.
We are adding our favourite Personally Checked Western Australia national park campsites to this page. In the meantime, CAMPS 13 lists national park campsites across the state, and the Camps Australia Wide App helps you find and map verified sites as you travel.
Western Australia is a big place, so timing shapes both the weather and how busy it gets. Here is the rough rhythm of the year.
The Kimberley, the Pilbara and the Coral Coast are at their best over the dry, with warm days and open roads. This is peak season up north, so popular spots fill and rates lift.
Good for: The Kimberley, the Pilbara and the Coral Coast.
Spring brings wildflowers and mild days to the South West and the Golden Outback. Summer is hot inland but glorious on the southern coast around Margaret River and Esperance.
Good for: The South West, Esperance and the Golden Outback.
Western Australia breaks roughly into these travelling regions. Here is the lay of the land, then open the Camps Australia Wide App or CAMPS 13 to find sites in the area you are headed.
Margaret River, the tall forests and the beaches around Augusta and Denmark.
Kalbarri, Coral Bay and Exmouth, gateway to Ningaloo Reef.
Broome, the Gibb River Road and the far north’s gorges and ranges.
Karratha, Port Hedland and the iron-red ranges of Karijini.
Kalgoorlie, Esperance and the wide inland east.
The city, the Swan Valley and Mandurah within easy reach.
Fresh from our blog. These update on their own as we publish new Western Australia stories, so the page never goes stale.
Prefer a book on the dash? CAMPS 13 is our go-to for free and low-cost camping right around the country, including national park campsites, all personally checked.
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The Camps Australia Wide App finds Personally Checked sites near wherever you are, works offline when you lose coverage, and lets you filter for your setup. It is $14.99 a year, and most travellers tell us it pays for itself on the first night of the trip.
Get the Camps Australia Wide AppA little planning goes a long way. A few simple habits help every time.
Yes, Western Australia has many national park campgrounds, from drive-in sites with facilities to remote bush camps. Most are managed by the state parks service and many require a booking and a fee.
Usually yes. Most Western Australia parks require a camping permit or online booking before you arrive, and vehicle entry fees may apply. Sort it before you go, as reception is often poor in the park.
Fees are generally modest and set by the parks service, charged per site or per person, sometimes plus a park entry fee. Check the official parks website for current rates.
Usually not. Dogs are restricted in most national parks to protect wildlife. Look for nearby state forests or reserves if you are travelling with a pet, and check the rules first.
It ranges from toilets, water and fireplaces at popular sites to nothing at all at remote ones. Come self-sufficient, check fire rules, and carry out what you carry in.
Heading across the border? We have it covered there too.
Wherever the road takes you in Western Australia, we hope you find a cracking spot and love it out there. For new sites as we check them, our free weekly newsletter is well worth a look.
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