There are some incredible places to camp along the Rainbow Coast. From the beaches to the forests to the wilderness, you'll find the perfect camping spot for your holidays.
Here you will find a list of the campsites we're aware of, in Albany, Denmark & Walpole. We hope this assist your plan to visit to the Rainbow Coast!
Most campgrounds are open year-round, but most campgrounds are extremely busy during school and public holidays. We suggest you have an alternative in case your first choice campground is full when you arrive!
We have provided as much information as possible but we recommend contacting the people responsible for each individual campground for current availability, rules and rates.
https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/campgrounds-status
At the bottom you'll also find a Campground Map and current live Weather from the South Coast. This info is provided only as a guide.
Camping is only permitted in designated campgrounds to help ensure that the special experience of visiting WA parks can continue to be enjoyed by others now and into the future. Follow the simple principles of Leave No Trace to minimise the environmental impact of your visit.
The beautiful south coast of Western Australia offers many opportunities to camp in amazing natural surroundings.
If you've been to Denmark, you'll know how stunningly beautiful the area is. There are several camping locations close to Denmark including:
Parry Beach WA - 21 kms west of Denmark.
Drive along the South Coast Hwy. Turn down Parry Beach road and drive to the end of the road, where you turn left into the camp grounds.
Fees apply
Telephone: 0427 641 524
This large campsite with separate bays is simply wonderful at the far western end of William Bay National Park and merges with Mazzoletti Beach.
Only a short distance from the beach and under the shade of peppermint trees make this a tranquil location. The road through the campsite is excellent.
There are no shops, the nearest town is Denmark 21km away. There are public picnic tables around the campsite.
You cannot make a booking, you need to turn up to get a place. It is busy during main school holidays.
If you are planning to visit during the Peak Period there is a high possibility that there will be no vacancies available in the campground.
Run by volunteers, who keep the place tidy and clean. Find out more about Parry Beach.
Parry Beach, Denmark
There are many campgrounds within the Albany Region of Western Australia. Torbay, Cosy Corner and Shelley Beach at West Cape Howe are in between Denmark and Albany.
Torbay Inlet WA - 40 kms east of Denmark town.
28km west of Albany at the end of Torbay Inlet Road. Turn south off Lower Denmark Road onto Perkins Beach Road, then take a left onto Torbay Inlet Road. The campground is at the end of that 4km dirt road.
Free Camping.
Torbay Inlet is a very small camping area protected by coastal scrub in a peaceful location, surrounded by peppermint trees, on the banks of the Torbay Inlet.
It offers free camping up to a maximum of 7 days. 5 small caravan bays and 16 tent bays. No advance booking possible.
Dogs on a leash are allowed. Limited mobile phone signal is available. NO Fires.
30 km west of Albany via Lower Denmark Rd, turn south on Cosy Corner Rd. Turn right on Coombes Rd, turn left on Shelley Beach Road and follow the signs.
2WD gravel Road - access along a narrow and steep descent onto Shelley Beach with limited turnaround if the carpark is busy.
Entry and Camping Fees Apply
Bookings cannot be made.
Shelley Beach Campsite is right on the beach! This area is spectacularly beautiful with a white pristine sandy beach, turquoise clear waters, stunning surrounds and walking trails all around.
It is a small natural coastal campsite with limited space right on the beach,
The Shelley Beach Lookout is a popular gliding launch pad, what a view!
Shelley Beach is not suitable for caravans or camper trailers. Only tents & small camper vans (without side awnings) are permitted for overnight stays. CALM administered site.Shelley Beach has a large car park set just behind the beach.
Find out more about Shelley Beach.
30 km west of Albany (half way between Albany and Denmark off the Lower Denmark Road. Turn onto Cosy Corner Rd, follow the signs. Sealed Road Access.
Free camping.
Maximum stay 3 nights.
Cosy Corner is a stunning coastal area with a white sandy beach, granitic headlands and offshore limestone islands.
This beachside campsite is popular, protected and secluded and is set in Peppermint woodlands and coastal heath. There are two camping areas, the upper suitable for caravans. Accessible by 2WD.
There are picnic benches and a shaded grassy area.
The islands are in the Ngari Capes Marine Park, a marine protected area conserving marine biodiversity.
Find out more about Cosy Corner.
17 km South of Many Peaks, 50km East of Albany. Turn off South Coast Highway on to Homestead Road for 9 km. Next Bettys Beach Road for 5 km. The last part is all gravel road.
It is 2WD accessible, however there is an extremely steep access road with small turn around areas. Located between Two Peoples Bay and Normans Beach. Follow the signs.
Free camping
This beautiful coastal health campsite has direct access to the beach and spectacular coastal views. The two quiet and secluded camping areas are accessible by 2WD.
Durning the professional salmon fishing season from 15 February – 30 April camping closed.
49 km east of Albany at Manypeaks, reached via the South Coast Highway, Homestead Rd and Norman's Beach Rd.
Free camping.
52 km north-east of Albany. On East Bay Rd, the site is off Bettys Beach Rd via Homestead Rd, off the South Coast Hwy.
The access road is steep and there is limited turning space so it is not suitable for caravans or large campervans.
Free camping.
East Bay Camping is secluded and set within Eucalypt Mallee shrublands with direct access to the beach. The name mallee is derived from the aboriginal word 'mali' meaning water. Mallee roots contain fresh drinking water, a valuable resource when there is no surface water available.
This beautiful section of coastline is perfect for relaxing and appreciating the magnificent views. The beach goes on for several kilometres around the bay and its great for swimming, fishing and snorkelling.
Restricted camping sites and the basic facilities suit self-sufficient campers.
Find out more about Two Peoples Bay National Park.
60 km’s north east of Albany. Head north east along Chester Pass, then the south coast highway and turn right at Cheyne Road then Waychinicup Road.
The rough gravel entry road off Cheyne Beach Road is suitable for 2WD. Please drive carefully as the road has speed humps, is narrow in places and is subject to flooding.
Camping Fees Apply
This stunningly located camping site has around 9 campsites. It is surrounded by granite rocks and offers picturesque inland and ocean views. Camping only, limited spaces.
Nestled beside the protected inlet waters of the Waychinicup River it is perfect for swimming, fishing, walking and kayaking, you can easily launch your boat from the shore.
There is a lot of bird and wildlife in the area including parrots, goannas and possums, and beautiful wildflowers in season. The park is home to some of the rarest animals in Australia.
Waychinicup National Park extends from Normans Beach to Cheynes Beach. It's coastline, wildlife and birdlife is truly remarkable.
There are many campgrounds within the Albany Region of Western Australia. Torbay, Cosy Corner and Shelley Beach at West Cape Howe are in between Denmark and Albany.
Situated in the Walpole-Nornalup National Park a little more than ten kilometres west of Walpole at the turning for Mandalay Beach. 500m off the highway>
Fees apply
Marked camp sites.
There are two other campgrounds in this area which are accessible only by 4WD: Banksia Beach (4 kms of 4WD only), Long Point (9 kms of 4WD only).
Find out more about Mandalay Beach and Walpole.
20km west of Walpole on South Western Highway. On Centre Rd, 5 km east of the South Western Hwy, take the signposted turn-off 20 km north-west of Walpole.
Situated in National Park on the Deep River, this small camping area is on the western side of Deep River in the middle of the karri, jarrah and tingle forests.
Free camping but Park Fees apply for the Mount Frankland National Park.
Maximum stay 3 days. No Bookings.
NOTE: Centre Road crosses Deep River so in winter it is only passable by 4WD
Visitors can also launch a canoe/kayak and paddle from Fernhook to Centre Road Crossing.
Surrounded by dense forest.
Situated 36 km north-west of Walpole on Beardmore Road, turn off South Western Highway.
Fernhook Falls is a small, secluded camping area in the forest near the river.
Fees apply. No Bookings.Maximum stay 3 days.
Fernhook Falls are part of the Deep River offering spectacular falls in winter and a popular swimming and picnic spot in summer.
The board walks and the stairway below the falls is a great launch to start your paddle on the pristine Deep River. White Water season is from July to October.
Find out more about Fernhook Falls near Mount Frankland National Park.
Book online for some campgrounds managed by Parks and Wildlife here: Parks & Wildlife Campground Bookings
Map of the Campgrounds in Albany, Walpole and Denmark Western Australia. Tap the markers for information about the locations on the Map below.
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