Camping in Denmark, Western Australia

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, Denmark, WA

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.
The Bibbulmun Track winds through the campsite, along the beach to Tower Hill and beyond to Lights Beach.

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.

• Two flushing toilets
• Solar shower blocks
• Solar night lighting
• BBQ and picnic area
• Bins
• Laundry
• Bore water
• Caretaker on site
• Unpowered sites only
  
  
• Boat launch
• Fishing
• Bibbulmun Track runs through part of the park and along the beach.
• Swimming
• Surfing
• Dog friendly (must be kept on a leash)
• Firewood (can be purchased)

Run by volunteers, who keep the place tidy and clean. Find out more about Parry Beach.

Camping in Albany, Western Australia

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 Rd Campground, (Floodgates) Torbay

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.

The Torbay Inlet has plenty of shade where you can set up your tent, caravan or campers. It is accessible by 2WD along an unsealed gravel road, however is not suitable for larger caravans.Follow the track, next to the inlet, to the beach.

• Public Toilets
• Beach Access
• Dog friendly

• Swimming
• Fishing
• Canoeing
• Surfing
• 4WD boat launch

Shelley Beach, West Cape Howe National Park, Albany

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.

• No dogs
• No fires
• No caravans or trailers
• No buses or long vehicles
• Drop Toilet

• Hang gliding & paragliding
• Fishing
• Scuba diving
• Bibbulmun Track - walking
• Rock Climbing

Find out more about Shelley Beach.

Cosy Corner Beach (East), Albany

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.

• No Fires! Within the Shire of Albany, no fires are permitted on Shire Reserves at ANY TIME.
• Beach shower
• Composting toilets
• Dog friendly
• Bins
• Picnic Table
  
  
• Boat launch
• Snorkelling
• Fishing (Be aware of daily bag limits, minimum legal sizes and other regulations)
• Swimming (generally sheltered and is popular for swimming)
• Bibbulmun Track - walking
• Diving (Stunning reefs and drop-offs that are home to a myriad of colourful marine animals)

Find out more about Cosy Corner.

Bettys Beach, Manypeaks

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.

• Toilet
• Dog Friendly
• Picnic bench
• No power or water
• Bins
• No caravans
• Swimming
• Fishing

Norman's Beach, Manypeaks

49 km east of Albany at Manypeaks, reached via the South Coast Highway, Homestead Rd and Norman's Beach Rd.
Free camping.

This foreshore camp site is protected and shady and provides a secluded beach setting under Peppermint, Eucalyptus and Melaleuca trees and surrounded by coastal scrub. There is a walk track and steps to the beach.
Maximum stay 3 nights.
2WD accessible, however is not suitable for large caravans due to smaller turn around areas and limited camping sites.

• Bore Hole
• Caravans
• Dog friendly
  
  
• Fishing
• Swimming
• Walking

East Bay Road Campground, near Two People's Bay National Park

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.

• No caravans or large campervans
• Toilet
• No water, No shower, No bins.
• Dog friendly
• Camping on the beach is not permitted.
  
  
• Swimming
• Snorkelling
• Dolphins and marine life, wildlife and birdlife.

Find out more about Two Peoples Bay National Park.

Waychinicup Inlet Camping Area in Waychinicup 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.

• Toilet
• No fresh water
• No Caravans, Camper trailers or Campervans permitted to camp here.
• No dogs
• No fires
• Road subject to flooding, when flooded only 4WD access.
  
  
• Canoeing
• Fishing (Bream, herring, skippy and King George whiting are common)
• Swimming

Waychinicup National Park extends from Normans Beach to Cheynes Beach. It's coastline, wildlife and birdlife is truly remarkable.

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Camping in Walpole, Western Australia

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.

Crystal Springs

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.

• Bush toilet
• Drinking water
• BBQ
• Unpowered
• Picnic tables

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.

Centre Road Crossing Camp at Mount Frankland South National Park

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.

• Marked camp sites.
• Toilet
• Drinking water
• BBQ
• Unpowered
• Picnic tables
• 1 cabin available

Surrounded by dense forest.

Fernhook Falls, Mount Frankland Camping, Walpole

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.

• Toilets
• Tank Water
• Gas BBQs
• Kitchen
• 8 sites for off-road camper trailers
• two camp huts
• Campfires are usually permitted, in the fire rings.
  When restrictions are in place campfires must not be lit
• Canoeing/kayaking into Deep River
• Hiking along the walking trails
• Swimming
• No Dogs

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 with Parks & Wildlife:

Book online for some campgrounds managed by Parks and Wildlife here: Parks & Wildlife Campground Bookings

Campground Map

Campground Map

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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