Coastal Camping Tips
Campsites within the Shire of Esperance are situated in fragile coastal country. You can help to preserve these areas by following these simple guidelines:
• BYO firewood. Deadwood is essential to the ecosystem, providing homes for animals and stabilising the soil; please leave where it belongs.
• Stick to the formed beach access points.Take a portaloo to campsites without facilities.
• Take Your Rubbish Home.
When 4WDriving
• Always keep your vehicle in 4WD. Reducing the pressure in your tyres is the easiest way to negotiate boggy sections.
• Please ensure you leave campsites and surrounding areas as you found them.
• Stick to existing tracks.
Dieback Warning
Phytophthora Dieback is the greatest threat to our natural heritage across the south coast region. Dieback attacks and rots plant roots, destroying our natural bush. The disease can be easily spread through soil on footwear, vehicles and camping equipment.
A little care is all it takes to make a big difference. Take care when moving between areas. Clean soil off of shoes and equipment and avoid unsealed roads when it has rained.
If you witness someone littering, lighting illegal fires or vandalising campsites, make note of the vehicle registration number & contact the Shire Rangers as soon as possible on (08) 9083 1533 or Department of Parks and Wildlife (08) 9083 2100.
Nature’s Hideouts
Managed
West
Quagi Beach - 80km 2WD SoE
Stokes Inlet - 90km 2WD DBCA
Munglinup Beach - 130km 2WD SoE
East
Cape Le Grand - 60km* 2WD DBCA
Lucky Bay - 65km* 2WD DBCA
Alexander Bay - 100km 4WD SoE
Thomas River - 115km 2WD DBCA
*Online Booking ESSENTIAL parkstay.dbca.wa.gov.au
DBCA Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions | SoE Shire of Esperance
Fees
A $15 camp fee is charged per camp-site, per night at Alexander Bay, Munglinup and Quagi beach. Fees are payable using the honesty box found at the camp grounds. Please retain your receipt. These sites are inspected regularly by Shire Rangers.
National Parks - Entry and camping fees apply.
Shire Camp Rules
• These are remote areas, always advise someone of your whereabouts and time of return.
• Camping is allowed in designated bays only.
• No open fires at SoE sites from 1 Nov to 30 April. Always check weather, DFES (emergency.wa.gov. au & Facebook) and Shire (esperance.wa.gov. au/burning-restrictions-bans & Facebook) fire information before travelling to remote sites.
• No fires permitted in National Parks.
• Take your own drinking water.
• Non-potable water is not safe for human consumption.
• Generators must be set up within camp sites and only used between hours as per signage.
• Put rubbish in the bin. If bins are full, take your rubbish with you.
• Respect the environment by staying on tracks and not damaging live vegetation.
• Do not feed the wildlife.
• Cats and dogs permitted in SoE sites (must be on lead or contained within camp site).
• No pets allowed in National Parks.
• Use toilets where provided to protect our environment and for the health of other campers.
• There are no dump points on site. The nearest dump point is located on Shelden Road, Esperance. A portaloo must be used at campsites without facilities.
• Gas BBQs are permitted.
