The best desert campgrounds in Western Australia

Western Australia’s desert campsites offer a stripped-back kind of adventure—think red earth, endless sky, and silence broken only by bird calls and the wind. Hipcamp lists over 90 desert sites here, with nightly rates averaging $8 and some as low as $5. You’ll find campsites set among spinifex and saltbush, with basic facilities like toilets and showers, and plenty of options to bring your dog along. Hiking and wildlife-watching are the main draws—expect encounters with kangaroos at dawn and wedge-tailed eagles overhead. Top picks include Nambung Station Stay (311 reviews), where you can camp beside limestone outcrops; Wave Rock Short Stay (93 reviews), just a short walk from the iconic granite formation; and Neergabby heights (9 reviews), with sweeping views and space to stretch out. Bring shade, plenty of water, and a sense of curiosity—the desert rewards those who come prepared.

97% (488)

Top-rated campgrounds

Western Australia’s desert campsites offer a stripped-back kind of adventure—think red earth, endless sky, and silence broken only by bird calls and the wind. Hipcamp lists over 90 desert sites here, with nightly rates averaging $8 and some as low as $5. You’ll find campsites set among spinifex and saltbush, with basic facilities like toilets and showers, and plenty of options to bring your dog along. Hiking and wildlife-watching are the main draws—expect encounters with kangaroos at dawn and wedge-tailed eagles overhead. Top picks include Nambung Station Stay (311 reviews), where you can camp beside limestone outcrops; Wave Rock Short Stay (93 reviews), just a short walk from the iconic granite formation; and Neergabby heights (9 reviews), with sweeping views and space to stretch out. Bring shade, plenty of water, and a sense of curiosity—the desert rewards those who come prepared.

97% (488)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Nambung Station Stay

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44 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Nambung, WA

UPDATE July 2025 The Munbinea Rd to the Station is now FULLY TARMACED. Nambung is a 5,000 acre working cattle farm 2 hours north from Perth. We are surrounded by the Nambung National Park so there is always plenty of wildlife to see and wildflowers in season. We have a caravan park with powered or unpowered sites and onsite caravans for hire. Dog friendly (must be on a leash at all times). Toilets and shower amenities for guests.

2. Wave Rock Short Stay

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11 sites · Tents, RVs · Hyden, WA

The Camp - Wave Rock Short Stay is located 2 km from the Hyden town site and 2 km from Wave Rock. Both locations are easily accessible by car or by using the walking/cycling trail. To access the walking trail please head back to Aylmore Road, turn right and when you reach the intersection cross the highway to meet the walking/cycling trail. Left will take you to town and right to Wave Rock. Please be mindful that our property neighbours a working sheep and cropping farm. Wave Rock is a granite cliff 15 metres high and 110 metres long. It’s rounded-like shape has been caused by weathering and water erosion which has undercut the base and left a rounded overhang. Water from the springs running down the rock during wetter months dissolves minerals adding to the colouring of the wave. In 1960, crystals from Hyden Rock were dated at being 2700 million years old, which are amongst the oldest in Australia. A 15 minute drive north of Wave Rock you will see a “giant” lurching out of the bushland. This massive granite rock formation is known as the Humps – grab your hat, sun screen and water bottle and explore! Be sure to visit Mulka's Cave. The name “Mulka” comes from an Aboriginal Legend associated with the cave. As you enter the cave (take a few moments for your eyes to adjust) and look at the walls and note the many hand stencils believed to representing adults and children. Close to Lake Magic, a large local salt lake, Denis Collins constructed a 20m round, 6m deep swimming pool-like gypsum pond whose buoyancy and therapeutic properties are greater than those of the Dead Sea.

3. Neergabby heights

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12 sites · Tents, RVs · Neergabby, WA

Wide open spaces on sandy bush country,views of carrot farms. Bush walks Star gazing Buggy’s/Motor bike riding Variety of flora and fauna to explore,over the 800acres. On foot or vehicles. The Farm raises cows and other hobby farm animals. 4x4 only and deflating tyres is essential. Arrangements can be made if you don’t have a 4wd vehicle.

4. Quobba Station

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20 sites · Tents, RVs · Macleod, WA

Quobba is a family operated, working pastoral station that borders 80km of Western Australia's spectacular coastline. The 187 000 acre station was established in 1898 and is bounded by Gnarloo Station to the North, Lake McLeod and Boolathana Station to the East/South and the Indian Ocean to the West. The Meecham’s have been on Quobba Station for over 40 years, with Tim, Sara and family here for over 22 years. The Station runs approximately 10 000 damaras (South African meat sheep) after originally running merino (wooly) sheep. All campsites have access to: - Fresh water (top up supplies only. Please bring sufficient water for your stay) - Camp Kitchen (fridge, sink, Gas BBQ) - Washing machine (takes 3x $2 coins) - Common ablution block (flushing toilets and solar hot, bore water showers) - Long drop toilets - Daily rubbish collection (please bag your rubbish before putting in bins) - Fire pits (fire wood sold in store, wood collection on Quobba NOT permitted. If you would like to have your own fire, it must be contained in your own fire pit. No ash/coals to be left on site.) - Tennis court Pets are welcome however they must remain on a lead at all times. 1080 baits are used on the station. *This is remote camping on a station, please come prepared!* While the Front Beach is perfect for walking along, collecting shells and watching the sunset, the beach itself goes straight to reef and is not suitable for swimming. The closest swimming/snorkelling locations are The Blowholes Beach (10km South) and 2 Mile (3km North). *Please note: NO fishing/spearing is allowed on the Front Beach! Quobba is home to incredible marine, bird and wildlife including (but definitely not limited to): Leatherback turtles; snorkel with the turtles all year round, watch them lay their eggs on the numerous beaches (~October - December) and enjoy seeing the baby hatchlings make their way back into the Indian Ocean (~January - February). Humpback whales (~ May - July) Manta Rays Australian bustard (bush turkey Chiming wedgebill ('Did-You-Get-Drunk bird) Thornie devils Perenties (goannas) Kangaroos and rock wallabies (you'll be sure to meet a few friendly roo's at Red Bluff) Echidnas

5. Dale Farm Camp

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12 sites · Tents, RVs · Dumberning, WA

Closed for Chrissy and new Year's new, open again on the 6th 🎅 Happy new year Find your own patch off grass or bush camp sites Compact ground Campfires allowed Have to be Self sufficient, no toilets Pets allowed 9mins from Town Great star gazing. Dams Nice views Nature and wildlife Sunrise/sunset

Stories from the community

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Codie

2 weeks ago

5 m car

1 night at Wave Rock Short Stay

Great spot, good stopover on our way home! Would recommend

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Fabiola

2 weeks ago

5 m car

Weekend Trip to Nambung Station Stay

A stunning location, right in the heart of nature. All the common areas are spotless and meticulously maintained. The staff is very polite and helpful. If I ever need a campsite in this area again, I'll definitely return.

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Vivienne

2 weeks ago

9 m pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Nambung Station Stay

Great location for driving to the Pinnacles and even better farm tour of the Painted Desert. Campsite is windy like everywhere, but has all the facilities you need.

Nathan

3 weeks ago

1 m pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to Nambung Station Stay

Great spot with the kids. Toilets and shower nice and clean. Kids loved feeding the animals in the evening.

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tung

3 weeks ago

6 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Nambung Station Stay

**"The facilities are great! The bathroom and toilet are very clean."**

Linda

November 2025

6 m travel trailer

With kids

2 nights at Nambung Station Stay

Very quiet and remote. About 38kms inland from Cervantes. Station offers private tours to Pinnacles. Toilets and showers available. Powered sites but no sullage or water. Road into station excellent.

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Carlos alberto

November 2025

5 m travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Nambung Station Stay

a fantastic place to enjoy tranquility.

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Gary

October 2025

Tent

9 nights at Dale Farm Camp

A very quiet and peaceful experience, just what I needed. Amazing night sky. Thanks Ben, hopefully I can come back sometime.... Cheers Gary Smith.

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Julie

October 2025

6 m travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Dale Farm Camp

Great location. Beautiful farmland and lots of serenity. Nice to be able to pick your own spot. Grass was abut long but to be expected if you are choosing your own camp site. Ben was very responsive to messages but gave us the space to do our own thing. Will definitely stay here again if we are in the area.

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Sue

October 2025

7 m Class A

2 nights at Wave Rock Short Stay

Clean large sites, water available and lovely toilets. I like how nobody was too close and it felt really private. Easy place to go siteseeing as very central to major tourist sites. Shops not far away and easy access.

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Xavier

October 2025

5 m Class B

1 night at Nambung Station Stay

Everything ! We Like our stay a lot, and the visit of the painted desert this Morning was just awesome! Thanks a lot again. So people if you plan to stay near the Pinnacles N.P its the place to Go!

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Julie

October 2025

6 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Dale Farm Camp

Lots of serenity here for sure. A beautiful setting. Nice to be able to pick a spot on the property to set up everything. Grass was a bit long but to be expected if you can choose your own camping area. Ben was very responsive to messages and pretty much let us do our own thing. Would definitely stay here again if in the area.

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Mikio

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Nambung Station Stay

so clean, kind owner, cute animals, and Awesomeeeee tour.

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Siena

October 2025

3 m Class B

1 night at Nambung Station Stay

This was a tranquil, peaceful campsite. Lovely if you enjoy being in nature and away from the busy cities / villages. Lovely to experience a rustic natural feel to camping.

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Lymphoma

October 2025

9 m travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Wave Rock Short Stay

Easy to find, very spacious and the amenities were fantastic and clean and well stocked.

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Lymphoma

October 2025

7 m Class B

Group trip

1 night at Wave Rock Short Stay

The sites were very spacious and in a great location. The amenities were very clean and well stocked. I would highly recommend staying here while visiting wave rock.

Shawn

October 2025

9 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Dale Farm Camp

We had a great time, beautiful spot. Communication with Ben our host was outstanding. I got replays almost immediately. Will stay again.

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Timothy

October 2025

5 m pop-up camper

4 nights at Wave Rock Short Stay

Plenty of space so campers not on top of one another. Good shade. Excellent toilet facilities that were well maintained.

Vavine

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Nambung Station Stay

I love camping at nambung station. it is always beautiful

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Annette

October 2025

5 m Class B

3 nights at Nambung Station Stay

Toilets and showers are kept very clean. Camp kitchen is ok. Managers are very friendly. Lots of flies in October, not so nice. We did a wildflower tour, but I must say the transportation truck was terrible.