Camping

Photo courtesy Tourism WA

now available...New online campground booking 

Did you know that you can check availability, book and pre-pay your campsite online if planning to stay at one of our campgrounds? No more having to worry under the previous first-in basis system that the campgrounds may be full on arrival and then having the stress to try and work out somewhere else to stay. To take advantage of this, you must book BEFORE you reach the campgrounds as there is minimal mobile signal strength to make the booking.

To find out more, read further down the page or click on the link below. You can also now check availability (look out for the accommodation icon)...

FIND OUT HOW TO BOOK YOUR CAMPGROUND

There are a number of camping options within the Fitzgerald Biosphere Coast. As a road less travelled destination, that can be found tucked between Esperance and Albany on the southern coast of Western Australia, you have the choice of bush camping sites within the internationally recognised Fitzgerald River National Park or at prime coastal locations east of Hopetoun.

Whether you wish to stay in a more traditional caravan park or set up in a bush camp environment, the choice is yours.

There are two great bookable campgrounds within the eastern end of the Fitzgerald River National Park. Hamersley Inlet Campground which is managed by the Shire of Ravensthorpe is a great place to base yourself especially if planning to undertake the spectacular Hakea Walk trail to Quoin Head and return. To book, click on the booking links provided on this page.

If you prefer to be walking distance to the beach, then Four Mile Campground, located close to the entrance of the park and near Four Mile Beach with a short stroll to Barrens Beach, may be a more suitable option. As this campground is managed by Parks and Wildlife you need to book via DBCA's Park Stay website and not via the booking links on this page.

Very popular with visitors with a preference to be close to the beach or if travelling with a pet are the picturesque coastal locations of Mason Bay and Starvation Bay campgrounds, located approximately 40kms and 50kms east of Hopetoun. (To find out more about the campgrounds available in the region scroll down the page). 

Hopetoun, Munglinup and Ravensthorpe are RV friendly towns, and provides FREE 48 hour camping for FULLY SELF-CONTAINED vehicles as prescribed under CMCA guidelines. To find out whether your vehicle meets these guidelines please click on the following links: Self Contained Vehicle Policy, Bush Camping Code, Leave No Trace .

FREE 48 HOUR RV SITES

The Ravensthorpe RV friendly site is located opposite the BP Roadhouse on Morgan Street and the Hopetoun RV site can be found on The Esplanade (which becomes Southern Ocean Road) and within walking distance to the town centre.  The Munglinup RV site is located across the road from Munglinup Roadhouse, Tubada Street and entrance is from South Coast Highway.  Please do not park in the truck rest stop area located across the highway. 

Our free 48 hour RV sites are for fully self-contained vehicles that have been fitted with the proper containment of waste and waste water to avoid the impact on the environment and public health.

CMCA considers a self-contained recreational vehicle as a vehicle specifically built for the purpose that along with built in sink, on-board cooking and sleeping facilities, carries a supply of fresh water and can retain all grey and black waste water.

Non-compliant vehicles including camper trailers, tents or camping in your motor vehicle are strictly not permitted to camp in these areas and to avoid penalties, you should seek to stay at our low cost campgrounds: Starvation Bay, Mason Bay or Hamersley Inlet, which are all $20 per night/per site and set in beautiful locations. Alternatively why not support our small community and stay a night in one of our caravan parks?

HOPETOUN FACILITIES 

A dump point is located at Senna Road opposite Wavecrest Tourist Park and Village.

Potable water for campers and caravans can be sourced at the Hopetoun Groyne near the Hopetoun Jetty. (The Groyne is the responsibility of Department of Transport and any issues with access to the potable water should be directed to the Department).

RAVENSTHORPE FACILITIES 

Please note that the dump point has been relocated to 50 Coleman Street, near the tennis courts at the Ravensthorpe Entertainment Centre.

Potable water is available at the Information Bay carpark as you enter the town from the west, on the corner of Morgans Street and Queen Street adjacent to the BP Roadhouse.

MUNGLINUP FACILITIES 

Great news, there is now a dump point facility available in Munglinup! You will find this near the toilets and RV parking area.

BEACHSIDE CAMP SITES MASON BAY & STARVATION BAY
(Shire OF RAVENSTHORPE)

Starvation Bay Campground (Photo credit: Dene Bingham)

In recent years Mason Bay and Starvation Bay campgrounds both located on the coast in bush settings east of Hopetoun, have been upgraded to provide more camp sites, long drop toilet facilities and dump points for camp goers and is an area targeted for ongoing improvements by the Shire of Ravensthorpe. The campgrounds have no power (generators permitted) and you will need to bring your own drinking water as no potable water is available. A new Starlink tower has been installed at each campground to provide important WiFi access for data and phone calls.

The family friendly campgrounds are very popular amongst visitors and locals alike especially with the summer VAC swim program being held at Starvation Bay. Dogs are welcome, but must be kept on leads.  There is also a dump point located at both campgrounds.  Camp fires are permitted but only within the cement fire rings if located on your campsite but not during periods when a total fire ban has been declared. You must bring your own wood or it can be purchased from the Hopetoun Beachside Caravan Park . The campgrounds also have 4WD access to beach and boat launching facilities. Great place to base yourself if you enjoy fishing, swimming or snorkelling. At various times throughout the year we may have a camp host as part of our Volunteer Camp Host program with sites reserved specifically for our valued volunteers. At Starvation Bay you can find the camp host at site 29 and at Mason Bay you will find them a site 14. This is a year-round program and if you are interested in the role contact the Shire's Tourism Officer tourism@ravensthorpe.wa.gov.au for more information or give the Shire a call (08) 9839 0000 during normal business hours. Alternatively you can complete the application form available on the  Shire of Ravensthorpe employment page.

Both campgrounds are accessible by 2WD via the scenic Southern Ocean Road with Mason Bay located 38kms and Starvation Bay 48kms east of Hopetoun. From Hopetoun, Southern Ocean Road is partially sealed (up to 12 Mile Beach) before changing to gravel road, so please take care and drive to conditions. There are a number of spurs and lookouts along the drive where you can enjoy views of the Southern Ocean. Please see our regional map for alternative routes (all unsealed roads suitable for 2WD) to the campgrounds.

To stay, campsites are $20 per night per site for one accommodation vehicle (charges apply for additional vehicles if sharing your site) and you must pre-book your campsite and pay online prior to arrival at the campground. You will no longer be able to stay at any of the Shire managed campgrounds without a valid booking.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR SUMMER BOOKINGS: These family and pet friendly campgrounds can be especially busy over Christmas and January with local Vacation Swim Lessons held at Starvation Bay commencing the first week of January. Under new strict Education guidelines to enable swim lessons at Starvation Bay, there will be some additional restrictions in place during the hours that swimming lessons are in progress. This will include the temporary closure of the boat launch facility and eastern beach vehicle access from approximately 7.30am - 12:30pm daily. Signs will be in place when closure is in effect and should the lessons not occur or finish early, the signs and barriers will be removed to indicate that access has re-opened. Boat users will need to be in the water prior to the closure and able to return after 12:30pm or if signs have been removed earlier.

Visit our Book Campground page for more details about the booking system by clicking on the link below including handy tips on how to book:

BOOK YOUR CAMPGROUND

Mason Bay Campground (Photo credit: Dene Bingham)

On occasion during periods of heavy rainfall (especially during winter), there is a possibility of small localised flooding over roads and the Shire may temporarily close gravel roads to heavy vehicles. Any road closures for our region can be found on our Road Closure page.

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Mason Bay - Photographer, Dene Bingham 

Starvation Bay - Photographer, Dene Bingham

MUNGLINUP BEACH CAMPGROUND
(shire of esperance)

Munglinup Beach, Photographer Dene Bingham

Tucked away, almost half way between Ravensthorpe and Esperance is the beautiful coastline of Munglinup Beach with a protective reef that provides sheltered swimming and undulating granite rocks, perfect for soaking in the sun or watching the kids splash about in the pristine clear waters.

Generators permitted between 7am-10pm. Pet friendly but must be on lead. Camping Fees are $15 per night per site (set by the Shire of Esperance, please check as fees may have changed), no booking required as operated on a first in basis. There are no dump point facility at this location.

More camp bays and powered sites can be found at Munglinup Beach Holiday Park (Campground Manager for the Shire of Esperance) just a few kilometres up the road who also provide low cost access to hot showers and basic shopping supplies. There are no dump points at this location.

FITZGERALD RIVER NATIONAL PARK CAMPING

Hamersley Inlet Campground (Shire of Ravensthorpe)

Hamersley Inlet, Photographer Gemma Owen

Great little campground accessible year round, with 14 sites available in a peaceful natural setting, located at the end of the sealed section on Hamersley Inlet Road (off Hamersley Drive) on the eastern side of the National Park. Enjoy close access to the inlet for all of your hiking, boating and fishing activities and a short 4WD to Hamersley Beach or Hamersley Sand Dunes.

The campground is managed by the Shire of Ravensthorpe and sites are $20 per night per site (fees currently under review) and you must pre-book your campsite and pay online prior to staying at the campground, although there is mobile data at the campground available near the Starlink Tower.

Visit our Book Campground page on click on the link below to find out more and on how to book:

BOOK YOUR CAMPGROUND

At various times especially during peak holiday periods there may be a camp host on site as part of the Shire of Ravensthorpe's camp host program which runs throughout the year. If you are interested in becoming a camp host (conditions apply) contact the Shire of Ravensthorpe (08) 9839 0000 to find out more.

There are long drop toilet facilities with a sheltered gas BBQ and you will need to bring your own drinking water. All sites are unpowered and generators are permitted from 10am-8pm. No fires are permitted (including stoves, barbeques and other appliances powered by burning solid fuel such as charcoal). Gas appliances can be used unless a total fire ban has been declared and they should never be left unattended when in use.

Dogs or pets are not permitted in the National Park and park entry fees apply in addition to campground fees. Depending on winter rainfall, the inlet can become dry in summer, leaving only a small amount of water in the inlet which turns a picturesque tinge of pink hue. When there's been sufficient rainfall, the inlet is a great place to take your kayak out and explore the waterway.  If you need to restock supplies or want to dine out, Hopetoun is just a short drive away.

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Hamersley Inlet - Image by Instagrammer @themazdawanderer

Four Mile Campground  

A very popular unpowered campground managed by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) in an idyllic part of the Fitzgerald River National Park, located near the stunning Four Mile Beach and short stroll to Barrens Beach.

There are picnic tables, gas barbecue facilities and a hot water shower and you will need to bring your own drinking water. No fires, dogs or pets permitted within the National Park. Generated are permitted up to 8pm but please check with the park rangers in case conditions change.

Bookings are essential and can be made via Parks and Wildlife WA website. 

Fees* are: $20 adult per night, $15 concession card holder per night, $5 child per night (5-15 years) which are in addition to park entry fees that only apply for the first day to campers who may leave and re-enter the National Park during your stay.

Four Mile Campground Amenities - Photographer, Dene Bingham

St Mary Inlet (near Point Ann) Campground - Fitzgerald River National Park West

Located within the far western boundary of the Shire of Ravensthorpe and accessible by 2WD near the town of Bremer Bay, the St Mary Inlet campground (suitable only for camper trailers and tents) is an ideal place to base yourself if you plan on visiting Point Ann, a natural whale nursery and one of the best whale watching locations within the Fitzgerald Biosphere Coast region. Point Ann has viewing platforms from which it's easy to spot southern right and humpback whales or just enjoy the panoramic views.

The campground is located near the mouth of the inlet, a scenic body of water nestled behind the fore-dunes near Point Ann and there is a track from the campground that provides direct access to the beach. This site is quite basic with drop toilets, gas barbeque and a few picnic tables and you will need to bring your own water. No fires or pets permitted within the National Park. 

Managed by Parks and Wildlife, the campground fees* are: $15 adult per night, $10 concession card holder per night, $5 child per night (5-15 years). Park Entry passes are also required for your first night of stay.

Recommended access is from Devils Creek Road near Bremer Bay, which is sealed up to the entrance of the park that leads you to the southern section of Pabelup Drive (unsealed). Caravans are not permitted on unsealed roads within the National Park, which can become very corrugated throughout the year especially heading to Point Ann and care should be taken to drive to the conditions.

It is strongly recommended if planning a visit to Point Ann that you check the latest road condition report prior to travelling, as roads may be closed with no warning especially after wet weather conditions to avoid the risk of spreading dieback. The campground cannot cater to caravanners or motorhomes as caravans are not permitted on unsealed roads within the National Park, however suitable in dry conditions for any small off-road van with a footprint of a trailer.

(*Fees correct at time of publishing but you should check with Parks and Wildlife WA).

caravan parks

You have the option of two great caravan parks in Hopetoun, one in Ravensthorpe and one in Munglinup to choose from that all offer unpowered and powered sites as well as cabin accommodation. All caravan parks are pet friendly but contact them directly to check any conditions. See details below for more information.

Hopetoun Beachside Caravan Park

Under new management since 2021, the caravan park is an idyllic peaceful, coastal location in the heart of Hopetoun's town centre and just a short stroll to local shops, pub and cafes and if you have kids; the must do bouncy pillow at McCulloch Park near the foreshore.  Settled on a point, with the beautiful mountain ranges of the Fitzgerald River National Park as your backdrop, camp goers have access to west and south facing beaches where you will always find a good spot for swimming, beach fishing or exploring the reef. With a range accommodation options (powered sites, unpowered sites and cabins), the family and dog friendly caravan park (please note dogs permitted only within the caravan and camping area and not within the cabins) also provides free Wi-Fi and campfires (conditions apply) except during a Total Fire Ban. To book or find out more call the caravan park directly (08) 9838 3096 or visit Hopetoun Beachside Caravan Park to check availability with online bookings now available.

If you love the feel of bush camping near the ocean but with the convenience of all the major attractions and amenities a short stroll or drive away, you needn't look further than the Hopetoun Beachside Caravan Park. 

Wavecrest Tourist Park

Situated only 3kms from the pristine waters and seaside town of Hopetoun, if you're seeking more modern facilities, this is the perfect location to base yourself to explore the botanic and natural wonderlands of the Fitzgerald Biosphere with the entrance of the Fitzgerald River National Park just a few minutes away along the sealed Hamersley Drive or about 30 minutes drive to the Ravensthorpe Ranges. The Australian Accredited Tourist Park is surrounded by nature reserves in a rural setting and provides modern park facilities which is complimented by a contemporary bar and bistro, bottle shop and Food To Go (takeaway). 

Wavecrest Tourist Park accommodation options include: large powered sites for caravans, RVs, motorhomes and campervans (with drive through sites available) and self-contained chalets. Sites are not suitable for tent camping. To book or find out more call (08) 9838 3888 or visit Wavecrest Tourist Park website.

Green Haven Tourist Park

Situated within the Ravensthorpe townsite, close to all amenities, this well shaded and spacious Tourist Park with a grassy area for campers is set within a relaxing bushland environment.  A great place to base yourself to explore the botanical wonderland and rich geology of the Fitzgerald Biosphere being central to the Fitzgerald River National Park and the Ravensthorpe Range. It is also well positioned to visit Wave Rock and the beautiful beaches of Hopetoun and Esperance.