About FREE CAMPING

Free camping in Western Australia

You can legally free camp in some designated areas in Western Australia and other areas can incur a fine... if you are caught by a ranger.

We have spent a lot of time free camping around Australia and some of the camps (including free ones) are absolutely stunning.

How to find free camps:

• Wikicamps

• Camps Australia

• Google Maps

"Sneaky Camping" in WA

We have "sneaky camped" on occasion due to being too tired to continue driving or the caravan parks/campsites were full etc.

It is common knowledge that a lot of people "sneaky" camp in Australia.

You can get away if you arrive late and leave early in some private remote areas. Obviously, NEVER leave a trace because littering and being disrespectful is why these privileges get taken away sadly.

However if you get caught you will incur a fine. We have only been fined once after many years of living on the road. However we don't "sneaky" camp often these days.

HOT TIP:

We use satellite imagery on Google Maps to find clearings of where to stay off the road. But check local warnings in the area for fires, alerts etc.

Wondering why there's no "Free camps" listed on apps anymore?

They are often listed as carparks, or day use areas now. Read the reviews to see if you can safely stay there the night. We didn't tell you any of this.

Camping Etiquette

• Leave No Trace: Always leave the campsite in the same or better condition than you found it.

• Respect Wildlife: Do not feed wild animals and give them plenty of space.

• Be Considerate of Others: Avoid making excessive noise, especially at night, and set up camp at a reasonable distance from other campers to ensure privacy.

• Check Signage: Pay attention to all signs, as they contain vital information about regulations and prohibited areas.

• Support the Sites: If a donation box is present, consider leaving a small contribution to help keep the site open for other travellers