The best campgrounds near Albany, Western Australia with campfires

A former historic whaling station, the township of Albany, is perfectly located on the ocean, and near several of Western Australia's best national parks. Nature-based highlights are easy drives from town: King George Sound, the cliffs of Torndirrup National Park and white sandy beaches (Middleton Beach is a winner). To get here, you wind along the South Coast Highway (Hwy 1), past waterways and sheltered inlets, some of which is backed by thick forests, including the Valley of the Giants. Wilderness campers are spoilt for choice around Denmark and West Cape Howe, with top beach-front camping spots, some shaded by peppermint trees. Many camping areas are free; some are walk in only.An historic whaling centre, Albany is an interesting mix of local commerce and tourism. The town’s beaches, the delightful Middleton Beach and Emu Beach, face King George Sound (in winter, you might see pods of whales with their calves taking shelter here). Albany’s central camping options are holiday parks and tourist & caravan parks (with full amenities), with plenty of sites for camper trailers, caravans and tents. For a great choice of bush-based campgrounds, head to the surrounding national parks that are run by the Parks & Wildlife Service.With a population of 3,000, the tiny town of Denmark packs a big punch, especially when it comes to natural surrounds. Denmark is a useful gateway to the Valley of the Giants, a spectacular tree top walk within the canopy of ancient tingle trees. Great beaches include Ocean Beach, or plunge in the turquoise rock pools at William Bay National Park. Closer to town there’s great walks: stroll along the heritage trail or the Wilson Inlet Trail. Most of Denmark’s camping choices are a short drive from the town centre, while others are located along the coast. Most have sites for camper trailers, caravans and tents.Photographers flock to this beautiful park, especially in wildflower season (September to December). Comprising over 1100sq km, the park is a series of rugged peaks and gullies. Striking cliff faces and over 1500 of flora species are star attractions, as are spectacular cloud formations. The place to stay is Stirling Range Retreats and there are rammed-earth cabins if you don’t want to pitch your tent or sleep in your van. Also on the northern boundary and offering different options are Mt Trio Bush Camping and Caravan Park2. Don’t miss a wildflower and orchid bus tour in season.

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A former historic whaling station, the township of Albany, is perfectly located on the ocean, and near several of Western Australia's best national parks. Nature-based highlights are easy drives from town: King George Sound, the cliffs of Torndirrup National Park and white sandy beaches (Middleton Beach is a winner). To get here, you wind along the South Coast Highway (Hwy 1), past waterways and sheltered inlets, some of which is backed by thick forests, including the Valley of the Giants. Wilderness campers are spoilt for choice around Denmark and West Cape Howe, with top beach-front camping spots, some shaded by peppermint trees. Many camping areas are free; some are walk in only.An historic whaling centre, Albany is an interesting mix of local commerce and tourism. The town’s beaches, the delightful Middleton Beach and Emu Beach, face King George Sound (in winter, you might see pods of whales with their calves taking shelter here). Albany’s central camping options are holiday parks and tourist & caravan parks (with full amenities), with plenty of sites for camper trailers, caravans and tents. For a great choice of bush-based campgrounds, head to the surrounding national parks that are run by the Parks & Wildlife Service.With a population of 3,000, the tiny town of Denmark packs a big punch, especially when it comes to natural surrounds. Denmark is a useful gateway to the Valley of the Giants, a spectacular tree top walk within the canopy of ancient tingle trees. Great beaches include Ocean Beach, or plunge in the turquoise rock pools at William Bay National Park. Closer to town there’s great walks: stroll along the heritage trail or the Wilson Inlet Trail. Most of Denmark’s camping choices are a short drive from the town centre, while others are located along the coast. Most have sites for camper trailers, caravans and tents.Photographers flock to this beautiful park, especially in wildflower season (September to December). Comprising over 1100sq km, the park is a series of rugged peaks and gullies. Striking cliff faces and over 1500 of flora species are star attractions, as are spectacular cloud formations. The place to stay is Stirling Range Retreats and there are rammed-earth cabins if you don’t want to pitch your tent or sleep in your van. Also on the northern boundary and offering different options are Mt Trio Bush Camping and Caravan Park2. Don’t miss a wildflower and orchid bus tour in season.

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1. Karri Getaway

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64km from Albany · 1 site · Tent, RV · Denmark, WA

*This property has 70 acres of lush Karri forest with the original old logging trails from approximately 100 years ago, which make for beautiful nature walks. The track through the forest to the main campsite is about 3.5m wide, it can get a little slippery so caution is needed, a 4WD is recommended if towing a camper or caravan during the winter months. 2WD is ok in summer months. There is one transportable long drop toilet near site 1. There is a fire pit for cooking but other from that you have to be self sufficient. There is access to drinking water up at the house. If the campsite is unavailable or you don't won't to drive through the forest, you are welcome to set up camp on the green pastures with great views but there are NO amenities there and you would have to be completely self-contained. We are approximately a 10 minute drive from the beautiful Greens pool and Elephant Rocks beach, and about 15 minutes' drive to the town of Denmark, WA. Pets on leashes are welcome. For any further queries you're welcome to contact Dean via messages.

2. Mt Barker Peaceful Paradise

61km from Albany · 5 sites · RVs, Lodging · Mount Barker, WA

Escape to the serene beauty of Western Australia with a stay at Mount Barker Paradise. Nestled on 25 acres of private, peaceful countryside, our beautiful accommodation, and camping paddock, offer a perfect retreat to relax, unwind, and disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Reconnect with nature. Wander through our expansive grounds, enjoy the fresh country air, and soak in the tranquil surroundings. Our location is a hiker's paradise, with easy access to some of the region's most stunning natural attractions: Bluff Knoll: Challenge yourself with a hike up Bluff Knoll, the highest peak in the Stirling Range, and be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views. Castle Rock: Explore the Granite Skywalk at Castle Rock for a unique hiking experience and unforgettable vistas. At Mount Barker Paradise, we encourage you to reconnect with nature. Wander through our expansive grounds, enjoy the fresh country air, and soak in the tranquil surroundings. Whether you're sipping a glass of wine on the porch, watching the sunset, or stargazing at night, you'll find a peaceful haven here. Book your stay at Mount Barker Paradise today and discover why our guests leave feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and inspired. IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE: Bookings for 2 people for the accommodation will have access to one bedroom only. If you have booked for 3 or 4, then the second bedroom will be made available. Self-contained campers only - you must have your own toilet. And we do not accept pets at this time.

3. Rocky's Retreat Bushcamp

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48km from Albany · 1 site · RV · Takalarup, WA

Welcome to Rocky's Retreat! Our little hobby farm is 28 acres with views to the Porongurup Mountain Range. Tucked away in quiet Takalarup, we are surrounded by nature, in particular - amazing bird life! Kangaroos are often seen jumping through the paddocks on dusk. The sunsets from the campsite over the Porongurup Ranges are a great way to finish each day at Rocky's Retreat. Meet our friendly resident sheep - pellets available to feed them, and they love pats! We only accept one booking at a time to allow our guests privacy and plenty of space. Well-behaved, socialised, on-lead pets are welcome too. We are located approx. 40km from Mt Barker, 50km from Albany, 15km to Porongurup National Park and 45km to Stirling Range National Park. Within a short drive you can find incredible local wineries, cafes and restaurants. The property makes a great base camp for day trips to Denmark, Albany, Mt Barker, Stirling Ranges and the Porongurup Ranges. If you are wanting to cool off at the campsite, a swimming spot on the upper Kalgan River is 800 metres down the road. Please note - we have recently undertaken significant native revegetation around the camp site, planting approx. 6,000 native seedlings for native flora and fauna habitat. Therefore, the site looks different to some of the previous photos showing open paddocks. Please refer to the photo in our listing taken in Summer that shows the native revegatation with tree guards around each seedling. Campers must be self-contained, with their own in-built camp toilet, and leave no trace. Dump points are available in Mt Barker and Albany. Telstra works in most areas. We don't take bookings for tents/swags by themselves at this stage. We look forward to welcoming you to stay at Rocky's Retreat. The property is new for camping and we are always looking to improving our offering, so we would love your feedback. More information available about the campsite, on the 'Mountain Sundowner Paddock' booking section.

4. Two Peoples Bay Stays

18km from Albany · 2 sites · Lodging · Kalgan, WA

A scenic 45 acre block set amongst some of Albany’s best beaches and National Parks. Two Peoples Bay and Little Beach are close by, Nanarup beach is a dog friendly area well worth exploring. head out and do some world class riding at the Poikeclerup mountain bike trail (just down the road ) hiking and or wine tasting around the Porongurup National Park and Stirling Ranges. Climb Bluff Knoll! The property has a mountain bike and scenic walking trail and some friendly animals to get to know and feed plus a resident Kangaroo mob The farm is a 14-minute drive to the nearest shopping center and a further 10 minutes to central Albany. Please note - the Kanga Cottage is pet friendly, however please carefully read our pet policy in the Kanga Cottage description before booking.

5. Lakeside Garden Chalet

49km from Albany · 1 site · Lodging · Denmark, WA

Lakeside Garden Chalet, located 1.4km from the town centre of Denmark, is a spacious self contained two bedroom chalet set in beautifully landscaped gardens and built with a classic Denmark feel.

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Vanja

3 weeks ago

4 m travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Karri Getaway

The best campsite we have stayed at to date! Such an incredible spot, with walking tracks and space a plenty and only 20 mins drive to town. Dean was the best host. We are already booking our next trip back. 10/10 experience.

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Joseph

3 weeks ago

4 m travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Karri Getaway

I'm counting down the days untill we can go back here 10/10. Dean the host is such a good bloke very acomdating and welcoming he made us feel like were at home. We camped at the camp spot near the dam there's only one camp spot down there so it was very private it was so peaceful and beautiful amongst the massive karri trees and rolling grassy paddocks. The birds and wildlife sounds made it felt like we had a relaxing calming sound track on constantly.

Michael

3 weeks ago

Tent

2 nights at Karri Getaway

What an unforgettable first camping experience. For two days, my wife and I felt as though we were the only people on the planet. Surrounded by Blue Wrens, we moved through four gentle seasons each day and enjoyed nothing short of a transcendent escape into nature. Our host, Dean, is an impressive and genuine chap. He welcomed us warmly, guided us to our campsite, and even lit our fire to get us started. Hearing his motivation for sharing this place was equally comforting—he simply wants others to experience the significance and beauty of the land he so clearly loves and cares for. With Dean’s confident assurance that the Karri Getaway would look after us, he headed back to his home, and for the next two days we had something I don't ever remember having - solitude. Not once in 48 hours did we hear anything but the sounds of pure, peaceful, undisturbed nature. I foraged, chopped and debarked wet wood to make a campfire, baked a damper, set up and packed down camp in the wet one of the “four seasons” that rolled through each day. We lay beneath the stars—along with what I’m convinced was an unusually large number of satellites—and by the time we left, we were already planning a longer return in 2026. Considering the value of this place, the booking fee feels negligible. If you can make it to this spot, you should absolutely experience this place for yourself.

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Francois

3 weeks ago

6 m travel trailer

5 nights at Karri Getaway

We got a LOT of rain, and even so, the camping spot manages well, no mud, no pools, just endless green grass and wonderfull views. We will be back.

Will

November 2025

Tent

Group trip

4 nights at Karri Getaway

We all loved camping at Karri Getaway. The location was beautiful and secluded, it was super convenient to get into Denmark or any of the beaches surrounding, and Dean was an excellent host. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone considering a trip in the area

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Michael

October 2025

7 m travel trailer

4 nights at Rocky's Retreat Bushcamp

Lovely, peaceful place. Great location for exploring the Porongurups and Stirling Ranges

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Paul

October 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Karri Getaway

This is the best Hipcamp has to offer. We stayed at the bottom of the hill in a small clearing on Dean’s property and it was one of the best camping experiences we’ve had on Hipcamp. It feels more like a national park than a working property. You feel like you’re in nature. Enclosed by trees on all sides with incredible bird life and the noise of the frogs in the small dam, and we even saw roos in the early morning and late evening. There’s trails on the property for easy access to nature walks, which wind you through some very old and tall trees. It’s a private area with a generous amount of space: there’s only one campground, so perfect for escaping generators if you prefer the quiet and not feeling like you’re crammed in together with other campers. Dean is also a perfect host: he greeted us, guided us to the campground, wanted us to have the best experience and offered to help us if we got bogged in our 2WD going down the hill, and also chopped us wood and got the fire going for us. He’s also got a friendly and beautiful dog! The spot is a great based if you’re exploring all that Denmark/Albany and Walpole has to offer. Can’t rate it highly enough, had a wonderful experience and grateful to Dean for having us on his property.

Jess

October 2025

6 m travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Rocky's Retreat Bushcamp

Great little spot to camp, so nice to have the camp-site to ourselves, beautiful view of the Porongurup Ranges, big skies! Fire pit and wood supplied which was great on those chilly nights! Amazing clear comms from Kayanne!

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Mark

October 2025

4 m pop-up camper

4 nights at Karri Getaway

Absolutely stunning location and campsite. The private Karri forrest setting is unbelievably beautiful. Dean was such a great guy and extremely helpful right from when we arrived to when we left.

David and Jacki

September 2025

6 m travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Karri Getaway

Thanks once again Dean for letting us share your great location.

Kelly

September 2025

11 m travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Rocky's Retreat Bushcamp

As two family groups, we had the most fabulous stay at this family-friendly Hipcamp! From the moment we arrived, Kaysanne and her family went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Their genuine country hospitality made us feel right at home, and nothing was too much trouble. The site itself was peaceful and perfect for families. Our kids loved exploring, and we all left with big smiles and memories. Thank you so much, Kaysanne and family, for creating such a warm, memorable experience — we can’t wait to come back.

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Elijah

August 2025

5 m car

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Rocky's Retreat Bushcamp

Great experience, the paddock had great views of the Porongurups and was only a short drive from the Stirling ranges. The owners were lovely and had left out wood for us to use on the fire, they even helped us look for my phone which went missing. They had a very cute dog which visited us a few times. Would 100% recommend this place to anyone visiting down south.

Chloe

July 2025

4 m travel trailer

With pets

5 nights at Karri Getaway

We stayed (2x families with 4x children between us and 1x dog) at Karri Getaway for 5 nights in late July. Due to the recent weather we set up the 2x vans on the hill site and it was marvellous. The view was outstanding and having the fire pit and long drop toilet made it extremely convenient. The view from the hill is breathtaking. The kids had heaps of places to explore, dig and play and we were able to explore some of the walk paths in the forest. Having the site to ourself was an absolute highlight. The tyre swing was a big big with kids of all ages. Dean was a great host and had the fire going for us when we arrived. He was helpful and checked in throughout our stay. The property was peaceful but not too remote which was handy for daily outings and visiting local wineries and beaches in the region. Would absolutely stay again (maybe this time when the wind wasn’t arctic and the water was warmer).

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Lisa

July 2025

Tent

Group trip

4 nights at Karri Getaway

The location is gorgeous. Dean has a beautiful property. Lots of hiking trails too.

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Cameron

July 2025

Tent

3 nights at Karri Getaway

Absolutely loved camping at Karri Getaway. Such a beautiful spot, close to town and all the local attractions. Dean was a brilliant host and we would love to come back and check out all the other campsites available on the properly. Thank you Dean. Highly recommended.

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Caitlin

June 2025

6 m pop-up camper

With kids

3 nights at Karri Getaway

We had a wonderful three-night stay at this private farm campsite in Denmark, WA. The setting was absolutely stunning — scenic, peaceful, and surrounded by nature, with incredible views that made every moment feel special. It was the perfect spot to unwind and disconnect with my partner and toddler. The campsite was spacious and very private, which made it feel like our own little slice of paradise. Super quiet, with just the sounds of birds and the breeze. We couldn’t have asked for a more relaxing and beautiful place to stay.

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Daniel

June 2025

6 m travel trailer

With kids

2 nights at Karri Getaway

What a stunning spot. We weren't able to take the track down to the lower camp because the rain made it inaccessible but the spot at the top of the hill was still beautiful. Thanks Deano

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Charles

June 2025

10 m travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Rocky's Retreat Bushcamp

This quiet campsite near the Stirling Ranges and Porongurups was the perfect base for a few days of hiking. Surrounded by nature, it was peaceful and well-maintained. The campfire setup was a highlight—complete with firewood provided, making it easy to relax under the stars after a big day on the trails. A lovely little spot I’d definitely return to!

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Mat

May 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Karri Getaway

Beautiful property. Will definitely be back next time I'm down that way. The host was great

David and Jacki

April 2025

5 m travel trailer

4 nights at Karri Getaway

What a wonderful, serene setting amongst the Karri Trees.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

The best camping near Albany with campfires guide

When to go

This is a year-round destination, though January and February see hotter summer temperatures. Spring and summer are perfect for the beach stops though West Australian school holidays bring statesiders to the coasts and parks (dates change annually). Whale watching season is from around September to December. You can visit the national parks at any time of year, though be aware that conditions in Stirling Range National Park are particularly subject to unpredictable changes in the weather at any time.

Know before you go

Denmark or Albany are the best places to buy supplies. Denmark has wineries, too.
Many campsites are free; these have no facilities.
This area is remote; mobile phone service can be patchy outside the main towns.
Public transport is limited, but not impossible.
With the exception of the serviced holiday parks and in-town campgrounds, you’ll need to take your own water.
Stirling Range National Park experiences unpredictable changes in the weather, including hail and rain (hikers must take precautions).