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Camping near Broome.
20 places within 40 km of Broome, WA, from open data and government lists.
There are 20 places to camp or stop within 40 km of Broome: 7 caravan parks, 1 campsite and 12 rest areas or other stops. The nearest campsite or caravan park on record is Discovery Parks (Broome), 1.9 km from the centre. 0 are recorded as free and 3 as paid. Details come from OpenStreetMap and the Main Roads WA stopping places list, each dated and labelled.
Open data and government lists, each place dated and labelled by its source. Checked in person by Trek Eleven: 0 of 20. A place on this page is a suggestion until someone has been there. How we check.
At a glance
| Type | Places | Recorded as free | Toilets recorded | Drinking water recorded | Dump point recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caravan parks | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Campsites | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rest areas and other stops | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| All 20 | 20 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
0 record no fee, 3 record a fee, and 17 do not say. Recorded as free is what a list says: it is not a promise that camping is allowed, so read the signs and the land manager's rules. Free camping in Western Australia: the official rules.
| Type | Mapped | Nearest to the centre |
|---|---|---|
| Dump points | 1 | 1.9 km |
| Drinking water | 5 | 1.4 km |
| Toilets | 12 | 1.1 km |
| Showers | 6 | 1.2 km |
Where people camp near Broome
Camping in Broome is mainly in licensed parks. The Shire of Broome lists seven licensed caravan parks in the immediate townsite, and several accept pets all year. In peak season, when permanent parks are full, the Shire can open up to three temporary caravan parks, with a maximum stay of seven days.
Camping outside a licensed park is not allowed. That includes sleeping in a vehicle, tent, caravan or swag. Camping on private property needs the owner's permission, for up to three days.
When to go
The Shire asks campers to book early between May and September, especially in school holidays. At Broome Airport, January averages a top of 33.4°C and a low of 26.4°C, while July is 29.0°C and 13.7°C. January is the wettest month at about 200 mm, and October is the driest at about 1 mm (Bureau of Meteorology). Most rain falls from December to March.
Good to know
- Council rule: the Shire's rangers patrol for illegal camping, and anyone camping outside a licensed park or private property without permission can get an on-the-spot fine.
- Stays on private property beyond three days need a Camping Application to the Shire.
- Fire bans: a total fire ban is declared by local government area and usually lasts 24 hours from midnight. The hotline is 1800 709 355.
- For site availability, call the Broome Visitor Centre on (08) 9195 2200.
Planning questions about camping near Broome
Can I sleep in my van on the street in Broome?
No. The Shire says sleeping in a vehicle outside a licensed park is not permitted, and rangers can fine you.
When should I book a Broome campsite?
Early for May to September, especially school holidays.
Can I camp on a friend's property?
Yes, with the owner's permission, for up to three days. Longer needs a Camping Application.
What is the driest time in Broome?
Bureau data puts the driest months from August to October.
Sources for the notes on Broome
These notes come from the official pages below, written up in our own words. We read each page on 29 October 2026; each source shows its own date. Rules, fees and conditions change, so open the page itself before you rely on it. Trek Eleven has not visited the places named in these notes.
- Amenities and CampingShire of Broome. Checked . The page shows no date.
- Climate statistics for Broome AirportBureau of Meteorology. Checked . The page shows no date.
- Total fire banDepartment of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES). Checked . The page shows no date.
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Coastline (simplified): Natural Earth. © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Distances are straight-line from the centre of Broome, not driving distances. Every fact comes from the source record. Where a fact is missing, we leave it out.
Showing 20 of 20 places
Caravan parks and campsites
Campsites and caravan parks you can drive to. Sources in this group: OpenStreetMap, each dated on its entry.
Discovery Parks (Broome)
OpenStreetMap record last edited 12 September 2026. View on OpenStreetMap.
Broome Vacation Village Caravan Park
OpenStreetMap record last edited 14 May 2020. View on OpenStreetMap.
Cable Beach Caravan Park
- Fee Recorded as paid
- Toilets Yes
- Drinking water Yes
- Power Yes
- Dump point Yes
OpenStreetMap record last edited 12 September 2026. View on OpenStreetMap.
Tarangau Caravan Park
OpenStreetMap record last edited 12 September 2026. View on OpenStreetMap.
Willie Creek
Operator listed as Free camp. OpenStreetMap record last edited 6 August 2026. View on OpenStreetMap.
Broome's Gateway Caravan Park
- Guests only
- Fee Recorded as paid
- Toilets Yes
- Showers Yes
- Power Yes
OpenStreetMap record last edited 24 February 2023. View on OpenStreetMap.
Broome's Gateway Caravan Park
- Guests only
- Fee Recorded as paid
Operator listed as Maggie & Dave. OpenStreetMap record last edited 24 February 2023. View on OpenStreetMap.
Roebuck Plains Roadhouse Caravan Park
OpenStreetMap record last edited 8 November 2012. View on OpenStreetMap.
Rest areas and other stops
Rest areas, roadhouses and other stopping places. A rest area is often day-use only, so read the signs. Sources in this group: OpenStreetMap and the Main Roads WA stopping places list, each dated on its entry.
Rest area, Broome Rd & Broome - Cape Leveque Rd
- Main Roads WA stopping place
- Toilets No
- Dump point No
- 24-hour stay No
From the Main Roads WA stopping places list, data dated 20 September 2024. Source dataset.
Rest area, Broome Rd
- Main Roads WA stopping place
- Dump point No
- 24-hour stay No
From the Main Roads WA stopping places list, data dated 20 September 2024. Source dataset.
Rest area, Broome - Cape Leveque Rd
- Main Roads WA stopping place
- Toilets No
- Dump point No
- 24-hour stay No
From the Main Roads WA stopping places list, data dated 20 September 2024. Source dataset.
Roebuck
- Main Roads WA stopping place
- Toilets Yes
- Dump point No
- 24-hour stay No
From the Main Roads WA stopping places list, data dated 20 September 2024. Source dataset.
Rest area, Great Northern Hwy
- Main Roads WA stopping place
- Dump point No
- 24-hour stay No
From the Main Roads WA stopping places list, data dated 20 September 2024. Source dataset.
Rest area, Great Northern Hwy
- Main Roads WA stopping place
- Dump point No
- 24-hour stay No
From the Main Roads WA stopping places list, data dated 20 September 2024. Source dataset.
Rest area, Great Northern Hwy
- Main Roads WA stopping place
- Dump point No
- 24-hour stay No
From the Main Roads WA stopping places list, data dated 20 September 2024. Source dataset.
Rest area, Broome - Cape Leveque Rd
- Main Roads WA stopping place
- Toilets No
- Dump point No
- 24-hour stay No
From the Main Roads WA stopping places list, data dated 20 September 2024. Source dataset.
Rest area, Great Northern Hwy
- Main Roads WA stopping place
- Dump point No
- 24-hour stay No
From the Main Roads WA stopping places list, data dated 20 September 2024. Source dataset.
Rest area, Great Northern Hwy
- Main Roads WA stopping place
- Dump point No
- 24-hour stay No
From the Main Roads WA stopping places list, data dated 20 September 2024. Source dataset.
Rest area, Great Northern Hwy
- Main Roads WA stopping place
- Toilets No
- Dump point No
- 24-hour stay No
From the Main Roads WA stopping places list, data dated 20 September 2024. Source dataset.
Roebuck Plains Rest Area
OpenStreetMap record last edited 8 November 2012. View on OpenStreetMap.
Questions about camping near Broome
Are any places near Broome recorded as free?
0 of the 20 places within 40 km are recorded as free and 3 as paid. The other 17 do not say. Recorded as free is what a list says, not a promise that camping is allowed there. Free camping in Western Australia: the official rules.
Where is the nearest dump point to Broome?
The nearest dump point on record is 1.9 km from the centre of Broome, in OpenStreetMap (last edited July 2022). 1 is mapped within 40 km. Check that it is open, and who may use it, before you drive there.
Are there caravan parks near Broome?
Yes. 7 are on record within 40 km, and the nearest is Discovery Parks (Broome), 1.9 km from the centre. Ask the park about powered sites and vans before you book.
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About the government lists
A ring on the map is a place from a state government list: a rest area, or a State Forest recreation site. We show each list as supplied, with the month its data is from, and credit it below. These lists can be old, and a rest area is often day-use only, so check the signs. Where a list says a place is closed, we show its words and its dates.
Check before you go
Roads, fire bans, park closures and weather change quickly. The official warnings in the app can be late, and this website does not show them. Check these official sources before you travel.
- Main Roads WA travel mapRoad closures and roadworks
- Emergency WAFire bans, incidents and warnings
- DBCA park alertsNational park and forest closures
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