CampgroundHidden gem

Cape Arid camping at Thomas River

Esperance, Western Australia

A remote coastal camp east of Esperance with empty beaches and granite headlands.

Price
Park entry plus camp fee
Booking
No need to book

Cape Arid National Park is far from the Esperance crowds and offers bush camping near the coast with quiet beaches, wildflowers in spring and walks onto the granite peaks. Facilities are minimal. Roads are mostly sandy gravel.

Good to know

  • Check road and weather conditions with the Esperance office
  • Carry full water
  • Wildflowers peak around August to October
Best time
Spring
Open
April to November
Getting there
Gravel road from Condingup, high-clearance recommended, no caravans
Vehicles
4WD only
Dogs
No dogs

Facilities

  • Picnic tables
  • Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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