Accommodation

There are no free camps in Esperance. Camping at designated campgrounds, caravan parks (or the Overflow over the summer period) are the only options. Please be aware that sites such as Wikicamps may provide misleading information. All valid campgrounds in Esperance are listed on this website. Rangers carry out patrols, and illegal camping attracts a $2,000 fine.

No, bookings are not accepted for the Overflow Campground. The Overflow Campground is designed as a last resort for those arriving in town with nowhere to stay. The overflow opens only when the caravan parks are full, which usually coincides with the peak summer months. For more info visit here.

No. There are a number of beaches that are day use only and camping at these sites is not permitted.

Yes. Esperance is a long way from anywhere and books out very quickly, especially over the summer period. If you want the guarantee of a place to stay, book ahead.

There are several caravan parks outside of Esperance town, including The Duke of Orleans, Dunns Eco Park, Munglinup Caravan Park, Salmon Gums Caravan Park and Grass Patch Park and Stay. The nearest towns beyond Esperance are Hopetoun/Ravensthorpe, Munglinup and Norseman.

Lucky Bay is located within Cape Le Grand National Park and is one of the most popular campgrounds in Western Australia. Bookings are essential and can be made online up to 6 months prior to arrival. Book early to avoid missing out.

Le Grand Beach is another location within Cape Le Grand National Park. Dunns Eco Retreat is a caravan park located 23km from Cape Le Grand National Park. For a list of all options see Caravan Parks and National Parks and Bush Camps.

Esperance has grown fast in popularity in recent years, largely thanks to its national parks and beaches. Supply hasn’t kept pace: it’s a small, remote town, a long way from the next major centre, and building here costs more than in the city. Peak season used to be summer only; now accommodation often books out from September through May, so it pays to plan ahead.

Book online at parkstay.dbca.wa.gov.au. Parks WA opens bookings six months in advance, and Lucky Bay is one of the most sought-after campgrounds in Australia, so we recommend booking early. The campground is 2WD accessible, with toilets, showers and barbecues.

Park entry fees apply, and camping fees are charged on top if you stay overnight. Current rates are at exploreparks.dbca.wa.gov.au.

You can buy a park pass online and print it at home, or purchase one from a reseller like the Esperance Visitor Centre. When you are in a park that has entry fees, simply display it in your vehicle windscreen.

There is no free camping in the Shire of Esperance. Camp only in designated grounds, as camping elsewhere can result in an infringement. The one exception is Peak Charles Campground where there is no park fee or campground fee.

Peak Charles is the only campground in the Esperance region that does not have a camping fee, or a national park fee. It is not bookable in advance, and pets are not permitted in the national park.

No. These three bush camps are managed by the Shire of Esperance and run first-come, first-served, with a limited number of sites, so none can be booked in advance. Pay on arrival: at the honesty box at Quagi Beach and Alexander Bay, or at the Munglinup Beach Caravan Park for Munglinup Beach .

Lucky Bay, Le Grand Beach (Cape Le Grand Np), Benwenerup (Stokes NP) and Four Mile Campground (Fitzgerald River NP) can be booked at parkstay.dbca.wa.gov.au. Parks WA opens bookings six months in advance. Lucky Bay is regularly booked out, so we recommend booking early.

Lucky Bay and Le Grand Beach in Cape Le Grand, and Benwenerup in Stokes. Belinup and Yokinup Mia Mia (Thomas River) in Cape Arid are usually 2WD accessible, but conditions can change, so check before you go. Four Mile and Hamersley Inlet campgrounds are accessed on a sealed road.

Dogs and cats are welcome on a lead or contained at all three Shire bush camps (Quagi Beach, Munglingup Beach and Alexander Bay). Pets aren’t permitted at all in the national parks.

There are no open fires at Shire-managed sites from 1 November to 30 April, and no fires at all ever in national parks, with the exception of Peak Charles. Gas barbecues are fine. Bring your own firewood rather than collecting it on site, because deadwood is part of the ecosystem.

Bring your own water, as most sites have none and non-potable water isn’t safe to drink. Take all your rubbish with you and dispose of it properly at the nearest town.

The nearest public dump point is in Esperance town on Sheldon Road, opposite the car wash.

Yes. Several motels are conveniently located in or near the town centre, providing easy access to the foreshore, shopping, dining and local attractions.

Many Esperance motels offer a range of room types, including family rooms and self-contained apartments suitable for couples, families and groups.

Advance bookings are recommended during peak periods between September and May, especially during summer, school holidays and long weekends; Esperance is a popular destination and accommodation can fill quickly.

Advance bookings are recommended during peak periods, including school holidays, long weekends and summer, when Esperance is a popular destination for caravan travellers and campers.

There are 6 caravan parks in town, and 5 outside of town.