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Camping near Esperance.
16 places within 40 km of Esperance, WA, from open data and government lists.
There are 16 places to camp or stop within 40 km of Esperance: 7 caravan parks, 3 campsites and 6 rest areas or other stops. The nearest campsite or caravan park on record is Overflow campsite Esperance, 0.9 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 16. 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 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Campsites | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rest areas and other stops | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| All 16 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
0 record no fee, 3 record a fee, and 13 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 | 0 | none on record |
| Drinking water | 1 | 0.3 km |
| Toilets | 20 | 0.1 km |
| Showers | 4 | 0.8 km |
Where people camp near Esperance
The best-known camping is in Cape Le Grand National Park, which has two bookable campgrounds, Lucky Bay and Le Grand Beach. Both are booked through Park Stay, and the park advises booking early.
The Shire of Esperance names Munglinup Beach, Quagi Beach and Alexander Bay as designated campsites, alongside sites in national parks. Membinup Beach and several other beaches are day use only.
When to go
At Esperance, January averages a top of 26.2°C and a low of 15.8°C, while July is 17.3°C and 8.4°C. July is the wettest month at about 96 mm and December the driest at about 18 mm (Bureau of Meteorology). Summer suits beach camping, but it's also when fire restrictions apply.
Good to know
- Council rule: camping outside a dedicated camping ground or caravan park is illegal, and the Shire lists a $2,000 fine for illegal camping.
- The Shire's Overflow Campground is $45 per site per night for two people, with a maximum stay of four nights and no fires.
- Entry to Cape Le Grand is $17 per standard vehicle, or $10 concession. Campfires aren't permitted at national park campgrounds, and pets aren't allowed.
- Fire bans: a total fire ban is declared by local government area. The hotline is 1800 709 355.
Planning questions about camping near Esperance
Can I light a campfire at Lucky Bay?
No. Parks and Wildlife says campfires aren't permitted at any national park campground.
Can I bring my dog to Cape Le Grand?
No. Pets, including dogs, aren't allowed, and 1080 baits are laid in the area.
Can I camp on any beach near Esperance?
No. Only designated campsites are allowed, and illegal camping carries a $2,000 fine.
Are there bins at the campgrounds?
No. Take your rubbish with you.
Sources for the notes on Esperance
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.
- Cape Le Grand National ParkParks and Wildlife Service (DBCA), Explore Parks WA. Checked . The page shows no date.
- Esperance Overflow CampgroundShire of Esperance. Checked . The page shows no date.
- Climate statistics for EsperanceBureau of Meteorology. Checked . The page shows no date.
- Total fire banDepartment of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES). Checked . The page shows no date.
16 plotted
Coastline (simplified): Natural Earth. © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Distances are straight-line from the centre of Esperance, not driving distances. Every fact comes from the source record. Where a fact is missing, we leave it out.
Showing 16 of 16 places
Caravan parks and campsites
Campsites and caravan parks you can drive to. Sources in this group: OpenStreetMap, each dated on its entry.
Overflow campsite Esperance
OpenStreetMap record last edited 16 February 2026. View on OpenStreetMap.
Esperance Bay Holiday Park
Operator listed as Top Tourist Parks. OpenStreetMap record last edited 24 December 2019. View on OpenStreetMap.
RAC Esperance Holiday Park
- Fee Recorded as paid
- Toilets Yes
- Drinking water Yes
- Power Yes
- Dump point Yes
Operator listed as Top Tourist Parks. OpenStreetMap record last edited 8 October 2025. View on OpenStreetMap.
Pink Lake Tourist Park
- Power Yes
OpenStreetMap record last edited 26 April 2026. Check date in OpenStreetMap: 12 March 2026. View on OpenStreetMap.
Acclaim Pine Grove
- Fee Recorded as paid
- Drinking water Yes
- Showers Yes
- Power Yes
OpenStreetMap record last edited 21 December 2025. View on OpenStreetMap.
Bathers Paradise
OpenStreetMap record last edited 2 August 2026. View on OpenStreetMap.
Bushlands Holiday Park
OpenStreetMap record last edited 4 October 2016. View on OpenStreetMap.
Cape Le Grand Campground (Cape Le Grand Beach)
- Fee Recorded as paid
OpenStreetMap record last edited 20 September 2023. View on OpenStreetMap.
Lucky Bay Campground - Cape Le Grand National Park
OpenStreetMap record last edited 6 April 2020. View on OpenStreetMap.
Lucky Bay
OpenStreetMap record last edited 31 January 2014. 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: the Main Roads WA stopping places list, each dated on its entry.
ESPERANCE INFORMATION REST AREA
- 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.
ESPERANCE NORTH INFORMATION BAY REST AREA
- 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.
Six Mile Hill Rest Area
- 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.
GIBSON-DALYUP RD HV REST AREA
- 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.
GIBSON SOAK REST AREA
- 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.
MCCALL ROAD REST AREA
- 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.
Questions about camping near Esperance
Are any places near Esperance recorded as free?
0 of the 16 places within 40 km are recorded as free and 3 as paid. The other 13 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.
Are there caravan parks near Esperance?
Yes. 7 are on record within 40 km, and the nearest is Esperance Bay Holiday Park, 1.3 km from the centre. Ask the park about powered sites and vans before you book.
What “unverified suggestion” means
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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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