There is plenty of low cost and free camping in WA – if you know where to look. From the forests of the southwest to the Coral Coast, Northwest Kimberley or remote Golden Outback, there are lots of camping options that won’t break the bank. There is even some low-cost camping near Perth.
Along with free camping in WA, we have included spots where you’ll pay $25 or less a night per vehicle. We note which sites have a maximum stay period. Because Western Australia is huge, we have split the low cost and free campsites into regions. So, whether you are planning a trip to Esperance, Broome or anywhere in between, you can find a great spot to stay.
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Golden Outback Camping
The Golden Outback is huge, it covers nearly one half of Western Australia and encompasses areas of great historical value and natural beauty. On your Adelaide to Perth road trip the Golden Outback is your first taste of Western Australia. Having crossed the Nullarbor, you can head north to the rugged goldfields region or go south to the stunning coastline around Israelite Bay and Esperance.
The Golden Outback region of Western Australia has some amazing attractions and there is plenty of free and low cost camping near Kalgoorlie and Esperance. In Kalgoorlie visit the Super Pit and Museum of the Goldfields, around Norseman the lookouts, museums and ruins paint a colourful picture of the town’s bygone mining boom. In Esperance you have to check out the whitest sand in Australia at Lucky Bay in Cape Le Grand National Park and see the spectacular coastline on the Great Ocean Drive.
Cape Le Grand – Lucky Bay
Cost: $15 per Adult
Facilities: Flush + Pit Toilets, Solar Hot Showers, Camp Kitchen, No Drinking Water
Nearby: Esperance
Suitable: Tents, Camper, Caravan
Restrictions: No campfires, 14-28 Day Max Stay
Pets: No Pets
Bookings: WA National Parks
Wave Rock The Camp
Cost: $20 for 2 adults
Facilities: Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Bins, Disabled Toilet
Nearby: Hyden
Suitable: Tents, Camper, Caravan
Restrictions: No campfires
Pets: Dogs on Leash
Bookings: Wave Rock The Camp
Lake Douglas
Cost: Free Camping
Facilities: Pit Toilets, BBQ Area Bins, Fish & Swim in winter
Nearby: Kalgoorlie
Suitable: Camper trailers, Caravan
Restrictions: Fires Allowed, max 3 night stay
Pets: Pets Allowed
Bookings: Not Required
More Golden Outback Camping: Balddjie Rock, Elachbutting Rock, Karlee Dam, Kwolyin – Kokerbin Rock, Billiburning Rock, Rowles Lagoon Conservation Park, Ularring Soak, Cave Hill
Read More: Adelaide to Perth Road Trip Guide
South West Region Camping
Camping in the southwest is a fantastic experience, it is an area of diverse natural beauty and home to one of Western Australia’s best food and wine regions. There are low cost and free campsites around the Valley of the Giants, Margaret River and the historic and beautiful town of Albany. Some of these campsites also give you access to hike parts of the Bibbulmun Track that runs between Albany and Perth.
With free and low cost camping near Albany, Bunbury, Pemberton and Margaret River, you can check out many of the area’s attractions. Get an insight to Australia’s whaling history or do some great coastal walks in Albany. Meet the Bunbury Dolphins or check out the aquarium at the end of the Busselton Jetty. Wine, dine or surf at Margaret River and see some of the tallest trees in the world in the Valley of the Giants near Pemberton.
Warren Campground
Cost: $11 per Adult
Facilities: Pit toilet, Fire Pit, Canoe Launch, Fire Pits, Picnic Table
Nearby: Pemberton
Suitable: Tents, Camper, Caravan
Restrictions: Fires in Season
Pets: No Pets
Bookings: Not Required
Cozy Corner East
Cost: $15 per site
Facilities: Bins, Pit Toilet, Dump Point
Nearby: Kronkup
Suitable: Tents, Camper, Caravan
Restrictions: Max 7 Nights
Pets: Pets on leash
Bookings: Pay at machine on site
Ocean Drive Bunbury
Cost: Free Camping
Facilities: Picnic Table, BBQ, Beach shower, bins
Nearby: Bunbury
Suitable: Self Contained Motorhome, Caravan
Restrictions: Max 48 hours
Pets: Unknown
Bookings: Not Required
Cape Riche
Cost: $20 for 2xA + 2xC
Facilities: Toilets, Bins, Cold Showers, BBQ, Fish Cleaning
Nearby: Albany
Suitable: Tents, Camper, Caravan
Restrictions: Max 7 Days in peak period
Pets: No
Bookings: Not Required
Wrights Bridge Campground
Cost: $11 per Adult
Facilities: Pit Toilets, Picnic Tables
Nearby: Nannup
Suitable: Tents, Caravans, Campers
Restrictions: Fires in Season
Pets: Pets on leash
Bookings: No bookings, Honesty Box
Conto Campground
Cost: $15 per Adult
Facilities: Pit toilets, Sheltered, Picnic Table, BBQ
Nearby: Margaret River
Suitable: Tents, Camper, Caravan
Restrictions: Fires in Season
Pets: No
Bookings: WA National Parks
More South West Camping: Peak Charles National Park, Betty’s Beach, Stockton Lake, Wagerup Rest Area, Ironstone Gully Falls, North Boyanup Rest Stop, Wyalup-Rocky Point, Maidens Reserve, Barrabup Rest Area, Thomson Brook Winery
Perth & Surrounds Camping
There are lots of low-cost camping options less than 2 hours from Perth. With plenty of great day trips from Perth you can choose whether you want to look around the Perth Hills, venture into the picturesque and historic Avon Valley or go on a wildflower safari, there are plenty of RV stops and campgrounds where you can find affordable accommodation.
Around 100km south of Perth you will find Lane Poole Reserve with multiple National Park Campgrounds. These low cost campgrounds are surrounded by 50,000 acres of bushwalks, mountain bike rides, 4wd trails and horse riding tracks. Bring the kayak and bathers for a dip or the fishing rod to cast a line. Lane Poole Reserve is the perfect spot to relax with picnic and bbq facilities for a weekend away.
Perth Hills Discovery Centre
Cost: $15 per Adult
Facilities: Toilets, Drinking Water, Fire Pit, Picnic Table
Nearby: Perth
Suitable: Tents, Swags only
Restrictions: Fires in season, open weekends & holidays
Pets: No
Bookings: WA National Parks
Avon Valley Homestead
Cost: $11 per Adult
Facilities: Toilets, Picnic Table
Nearby: Perth
Suitable: Caravans & Camper Trailers, Tents, Swags
Restrictions: Fires in season, open weekends & holidays
Pets: No
Bookings: Self Rego on arrival
Charlies Flat Campground
Cost: $11 per Adult
Facilities: Pit Toilets, Picnic Table, Fire Pits Nearby: Perth
Suitable: Mainly Tents + Swags
Restrictions: Fires in Season
Pets: Dogs on leash
Bookings: WA National Parks
More Perth Camping: Jarrahdale RV Stop, Clackline WA, Moore River Bridge Rest Stop, Katrine – Viveash Reserve, Blythwood South Rest Area, Avon Pioneer Park York
Read More: Discover the Best Day Trips from Perth
Coral Coast Camping
The Perth to Exmouth road trip is one of our favourite holidays and if you love beautiful beaches, amazing snorkelling and marine life you’ll love it too. From Geraldton to Exmouth and everywhere in between, there are lots of fantastic low cost and free campsites and rest stops. Check out the campsites on Francois Peron Peninsula and the ocean front camping in Cape Range National Park, the views and value here is amazing.
With lots of free and low coast camping on the Coral Coast you can walk amongst the Pinnacles, swim with the sea lions at Jurien Bay, see the wildflower displays and breathtaking views in Kalbarri National Park, explore the amazing landscapes in the world heritage listed Shark Bay region, go snorkelling at Coral Bay and swim with Whale sharks on Ningaloo Reef. There are heaps of things to do in Jurien Bay, Geraldton and Exmouth and the free and low cost camping lets you take your time to see everything.
Sandy Cape
Cost: $20 for 2xA + 2xC
Facilities: Dump Point, Flush Toilets, BBQ, Hire Sandboards, Cold Showers
Nearby: Jurien Bay
Suitable: Tents, Swags, Campers, Cavavans
Restrictions: Max 4 Nights
Pets: Pets on leash
Bookings: Caretaker
Galena Bridge
Cost: Free Camping
Facilities: Pit Toilets, Dump Point, Bins, Picnic Table, Fire Pits
Nearby: Kalbarri
Suitable: Tents, Swags, Campers, Cavavans
Restrictions: Max 24 hours
Pets: Pets on leash
Bookings: Not Required
9 Mile Campground
Cost: $20 night / $80 week
Facilities: Bins, Dump Point, Boat launch, Fire Pits
Nearby: Coral Bay + Exmouth
Suitable: Self Contained Caravan + Motorhomes
Restrictions: Fires in season, open weekends & holidays
Pets: Pets on leash
Bookings: Caretaker
North Mandu – Cape Range
Cost: From $11 per Adult
Facilities: Gravel Sites, Pit toilets, Bins
Nearby: Exmouth
Suitable: Self Contained Caravan + Motorhome
Restrictions: No fires
Pets: No
Bookings: WA National Parks
Eagle Bluff
Cost: $15 per vehicle
Facilities: Toilets at Eagle Bluff
Nearby: Denham Suitable: Self Contained Caravan + Motorhome
Restrictions: No Fires, Max 24 hours
Pets: Pets on leash
Bookings: Shark Bay Discovery Centre
Quobba Blowholes
Cost: $11 per adult
Facilities: Dump point, Bins
Nearby: Carnarvon
Suitable: Self Contained Caravans + Motorhomes
Restrictions: Fires in season, open weekends & holidays
Pets: No
Bookings: Carnarvon Visitor Centre
Bottle Bay Campground
Cost: $11 per Adult
Facilities: BBQ, Toilets, Shade Shelter
Nearby: Denham
Suitable: Self Contained, 4WD Access
Restrictions: No fires, Max 14 nights
Pets: No
Bookings: WA National Parks
Steep Point Campground
Cost: $11 per Adult
Facilities: Pit Toilets, No Bins, Rock Sites
Nearby: Denham Suitable: Self Contained, 4WD Access
Restrictions: No Fires
Pets: No Pets
Bookings: WA National Parks
Osprey Bay Campground
Cost: $11 per Adult
Facilities: Pit Toilets, Shelter, Picnic Tables
Nearby: Exmouth
Suitable: Self Contained Caravans + Motorhomes
Restrictions: No fires, Max 14 nights
Pets: No
Bookings: WA National Parks
More Coral Coast Camping: Geraldton Point Lighthouse, Murchisons House Station, Cape Range National Park Campsites, Milligan Island Eco-Campsite, Wanagarren Nature Reserve, Francois Peron National Park, Nanga Bay
Read More: Perth to Exmouth Road Trip Planner
North West WA Camping
The Kimberley or Northwest of Western Australia is a bucket list destination for lots of travellers. From Karijini to Broome to Kununurra you’ll see boabs, stunning red rock gorges, spectacular coastline and giant tides. The incredible plateaus, fern-lined rock pools and palm-filled gullies are amazing to walk through, you’ll feel like you are in another world.
Fortunately, there is plenty of low cost and free camping in Karijini National Park where you can explore Weano, Hancock and Dales Gorge, the walks through here are amazing. You can free camp near Broome too while you relax on Cable Beach, go on a hovercraft ride or relax at the outdoor cinema. There are more beautiful gorges to explore at El Questo; Zebedee Spring and Emma Gorge are amazing.
Dales Campground
Cost: $11 per Adult
Facilities: Pit Toilets, Showers at Visitor Centre, Picnic Tables + BBQ at Picnic Area. No Bins
Nearby: Kajijini National Pk
Suitable: Swag, Tent, Camper, Caravan
Restrictions: No fires
Pets: No
Bookings: WA National Parks
Albert Tognolini Rest Area
Cost: Free Camping
Facilities: Picnic Table, Fire Pits
Nearby: Karijini National Pk
Suitable: Self Contained Caravan + Motorhome
Restrictions: Fires in season
Pets: Yes
Bookings: Not Required
Spring Creek Rest Area
Cost: Free Camping
Facilities: New Toilets, Dump Pont, Picnic Tables, Some shady sites, Fire Pits
Nearby: Bungle Bungles
Suitable: Swag, Tent, Camper, Caravan
Restrictions: Max 24 hrs
Pets: Dogs on leash
Bookings: Not Required
James Price Point
Cost: Free Camping
Facilities: No Facilites
Nearby: Broome
Suitable: Swag, Tent, Camper, Caravan
Restrictions: 4wd only, No time limit, Allows Fires
Pets: Yes
Bookings: Not Required
Willie Creek Camp
Cost: Free Camping
Facilities: Boat Ramp, No Facilities, Phone Reception
Nearby: Broome
Suitable: Swag, Tent, Camper, Caravan
Restrictions: Allows fires
Pets: Yes
Bookings: Not Required
Cockburn Rest Area
Cost: Free Camping Facilities: Pit Toilets, Fire Pit, Picnic Tables, Shade, Dump Pt
Nearby: El Questro
Suitable: Swag, Tent, Camper, Caravan
Restrictions: Max 24 hrs
Pets: Yes
Bookings: Not Required
Mary Pool Free Camp
Cost: Free Camping
Facilities: Composting Toilets, Fire Pits, Bins, Shady Spots
Nearby: Fitzroy Crossing
Suitable: Swag, Tent, Camper, Caravan
Restrictions: Max 24 hrs, Watch for Crocodiles
Pets: Dogs on leash
Bookings: Not Required
RAAF Boab Quarry
Cost: Free Camping
Facilities: No Facilities, Freshwater Quarry for Swimming, Some shade
Nearby: Fitzroy Crossing
Suitable: Self Sufficient, Tent, Camper, Caravan
Restrictions: Fires in season
Pets: Yes
Bookings: Not Required
Buttons Crossing
Cost: Free Camping
Facilities: No Facilities
Nearby: Kununurra
Suitable: Self Sufficient, Tent, Camper, Caravan
Restrictions: Fires in Season
Pets: Yes
Bookings: Not Required
More North West Camping: Nillibubbica Rest Area, Fitzroy River Camp Spots, Three Mile Pool, Lake Ellendale, Caroline Pool, Wolfe Creek Meteorite Crater Campground, Desert Queen Baths Campground, Poulton’s Pool
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