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Camping near Exmouth.
15 places within 40 km of Exmouth, WA, from open data and government lists.
There are 15 places to camp or stop within 40 km of Exmouth: 3 caravan parks, 7 campsites, 4 rest areas or other stops and 1 walk-in hut. The nearest campsite or caravan park on record is Ningaloo Caravan and Holiday Resort, 0.3 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 15. 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 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Campsites | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rest areas and other stops | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walk-in huts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| All 15 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
0 record no fee, 3 record a fee, and 12 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 | 23.3 km |
| Drinking water | 5 | 0.4 km |
| Toilets | 32 | 0.2 km |
| Showers | 8 | 0.2 km |
Where people camp near Exmouth
The main option is Cape Range National Park, run by Parks and Wildlife Service WA. Bookable campgrounds include Osprey Bay, Yardie Creek, Kurrajong, Neds, North Mandu, Bungarra, Tulki Beach and Mesa, which suits large motorhomes and caravans. One K and Boat Harbour are 4WD only. Sites are booked through Park Stay.
In town, the Shire of Exmouth says camping is limited to its four licensed caravan parks and the national park.
When to go
At Learmonth Airport, January averages a top of 38.1°C and a low of 23.1°C, while July is 24.5°C and 11.4°C. June is the wettest month at about 43 mm and October the driest at about 1 mm (Bureau of Meteorology). Parks and Wildlife advises walking only between April and September, and says summer temperatures can exceed 45°C. The Shire advises booking ahead from April to October.
Good to know
- Closures: Parks and Wildlife has a notice about Ningaloo Coast campgrounds damaged by Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle, including Nyinggulara National Park and 14 Mile. Check alerts.dbca.wa.gov.au before you go.
- Park entry is $17 per standard vehicle, or $10 concession. Dogs and other pets aren't allowed.
- The Shire has no 24-hour roadside rest areas, so book a site before you arrive.
- Fire rules aren't listed on the park page, so check with Parks and Wildlife before you light a fire.
Planning questions about camping near Exmouth
Can I camp for free near Exmouth?
The Shire says camping is limited to licensed caravan parks and designated grounds such as Cape Range National Park.
Which Cape Range campgrounds need 4WD?
One K and Boat Harbour.
Can I bring my dog to Cape Range?
No. Pets aren't allowed in the park.
Are the Ningaloo Coast campgrounds open?
Some are damaged and closed. Check the Parks and Wildlife alerts site.
Sources for the notes on Exmouth
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 Range National ParkParks and Wildlife Service (DBCA), Explore Parks WA. Checked . The page shows no date.
- Camping within Shire of ExmouthShire of Exmouth. Checked . The page shows no date.
- Climate statistics for Learmonth AirportBureau of Meteorology. Checked . The page shows no date.
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Coastline (simplified): Natural Earth. © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Distances are straight-line from the centre of Exmouth, not driving distances. Every fact comes from the source record. Where a fact is missing, we leave it out.
Showing 15 of 15 places
Caravan parks and campsites
Campsites and caravan parks you can drive to. Sources in this group: OpenStreetMap, each dated on its entry.
Ningaloo Caravan and Holiday Resort
- Fee Recorded as paid
- Toilets Yes
- Drinking water Yes
- Power Yes
- Dump point Yes
OpenStreetMap record last edited 9 September 2024. View on OpenStreetMap.
Exmouth Overflow Camp Grounds
OpenStreetMap record last edited 24 April 2023. View on OpenStreetMap.
Exmouth Cape Holiday Park
- Fee Recorded as paid
- Toilets Yes
- Drinking water Yes
- Showers Yes
- Power Yes
- Dump point Yes
- Tents allowed Yes
Operator listed as Big4 / RAC. OpenStreetMap record last edited 1 September 2026. View on OpenStreetMap.
Yardie Homestead Caravan Park
- Fee Recorded as paid
- Toilets Yes
- Drinking water Yes
- Power Yes
- Dump point Yes
OpenStreetMap record last edited 23 June 2024. View on OpenStreetMap.
Neds Campground
OpenStreetMap record last edited 4 September 2023. View on OpenStreetMap.
Tulki Beach Campsite
- Toilets Yes
- Drinking water No
- Showers No
- Power No
- Dump point No
- Caravans allowed Yes
- Tents allowed Yes
OpenStreetMap record last edited 30 August 2025. View on OpenStreetMap.
North Mandu
OpenStreetMap record last edited 4 September 2023. View on OpenStreetMap.
Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef
OpenStreetMap record last edited 4 September 2023. View on OpenStreetMap.
North Kurrajong
- Caravans allowed Yes
- Tents allowed Yes
OpenStreetMap record last edited 4 September 2023. View on OpenStreetMap.
Kurrajong
- Caravans allowed Yes
- Tents allowed Yes
OpenStreetMap record last edited 4 September 2023. 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, Minilya Exmouth 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, Minilya Exmouth 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.
Learmonth North Rest Area
OpenStreetMap record last edited 3 July 2012. View on OpenStreetMap.
Rest area, Minilya Exmouth 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.
Walk-in huts (no vehicle access)
These are huts on walking trails. You can only reach them on foot. Sources in this group: OpenStreetMap, each dated on its entry.
Mesa Campground
- Walk-in only (walking trail hut). No vehicle access.
- Caravans allowed Yes
- Tents allowed Yes
OpenStreetMap record last edited 5 September 2022. View on OpenStreetMap.
Questions about camping near Exmouth
Are any places near Exmouth recorded as free?
0 of the 15 places within 40 km are recorded as free and 3 as paid. The other 12 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 Exmouth?
The nearest dump point on record is 23.3 km from the centre of Exmouth, in OpenStreetMap (last edited August 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 Exmouth?
Yes. 3 are on record within 40 km, and the nearest is Ningaloo Caravan and Holiday Resort, 0.3 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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