13 of the Most Beautiful Camping Spots Near Perth

If you’ve found yourself in Perth and want to sleep under the stars (but not have to drive for hours and hours) you’re in luck.

Thanks to Perth being the most isolated capital city in the world, it’s filled with some of the country’s most bountiful landscapes – many of which are accessible a short drive from the city centre. There are a plethora of free and low-cost camping spots near Perth to unwind, unplug and get amongst the great outdoors. Here are 13 of our favourites.

1. Lake Leschenaultia, Perth Hills

Lake Leschenaultia camping — Lake Leschenaultia offers a picturesque escape for outdoor enthusiasts.

Distance from Perth: 55 minutes

Best for: Families and first-timers

Perth’s hills might surprise you, as the city’s coastline often steals the spotlight. However, camping at Lake Leschenaultia immerses you in native bush, wildflowers and gentle valleys. It features a lakebed beach, canoe hire, and sheltered BBQ spots. Nearby Chidlow town adds to the charm with its bakeries, shops, and pubs. The campground itself offers 23 campsites spread across three distinct areas: Tent Campground, Main Campground, and Group Campground. Each area has its own bathroom, while BBQ, playground, kitchen, and kiosk facilities are shared. A three-kilometre walk around the lake provides opportunities to spot kangaroos, possums, and echidnas. For those seeking a longer adventure, an additional 12 kilometres of walking and mountain biking trails are available. Bookings can be made online, with some sites being unpowered and lacking onsite parking, so specify your needs when booking.

2. Perth Hills Discovery Centre at Beelu National Park

Distance from Perth: 40 mins

Best for: Families with young kids

Just a 40-minute drive from the Perth CBD, the Perth Hills Discovery Centre is perfect for first-time campers and families with young children. The site offers twelve shady tent sites, fire rings, outdoor picnic tables, and high-quality amenities including an ablution block, picnic tables, and a camp kitchen with electric barbecues. It is surrounded by popular walking and cycling trails and is close to iconic attractions like the Mundaring Weir and the Bibbulmun Track. The nearby Kookaburra Open Air Cinema screens movies on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights from December to April.

3. Henry White Oval at Yanchep National Park

the lush grounds of Yanchep National Park — The site is surrounded by tuart and banksia woodlands. (Image: Getty/Paola Giannoni)

Distance from Perth: 45 mins

Best for: Families and first-time campers

Henry White Oval Campground , nestled in Banksia and tuart woodlands, is a purpose-built campground ideal for families and first-timers. It features nine hard sites, ten grass sites, a large group camping area, an ablution block, a sheltered barbeque area and a communal fire pit that is open seasonally. However, there is no running water, so you’ll need to bring your own. Located within Yanchep National Park, it’s just a few hundred metres from the park’s renowned wetlands, adventure climbing courses and animal sanctuaries. The Yanchep Lagoon, a great spot for swimming and sheltered snorkelling, is only a ten-minute drive away.

4. Bald Hill at Avon Valley National Park

the campground at Bald Hill at Avon Valley National Park — Spend a couple of nights off the grid surrounded by nature. (Image: Bronwyn Wells)

Distance from Perth: 90 mins

Best for: Serene bush views

Avon Valley National Park spans nearly 5,000 hectares of lush bushland with panoramic views over the valley, a diverse range of flora and fauna and four campgrounds. Among these, Bald Hill is one of the busiest. Situated atop its namesake hill, this spacious campground provides stunning views of the entire park and is well-equipped with facilities including picnic tables, fire rings, toilets and water. There are excellent bushwalking and cycling trails that meander through and around the campgrounds. Bookings cannot be made in advance, however, with spots designated on a first-come, first-served basis – so aim to arrive early.

5. Honeymoon Pool, Wellington National Park

the campground at Honeymoon Pool, Wellington National Park — Sleep among the shady peppermint trees. (Image: Jacki Baxter)

Distance from Perth: 2 hours

Best for: Beautiful lakeside views

Nestled on the banks of the serene Collie River, Honeymoon Pool offers 20 campsites scattered among shady peppermint trees. Thanks to its waterside location, you can enjoy kayaking, swimming, and bushwalking. It’s conveniently 2WD friendly, and has picnic, BBQ and toilet facilities on site.

6. Potters Gorge Campground, Wellington National Park

the Potters Gorge Campground, Wellington National Park — The campsite is located on the shores of Wellington Dam. (Image: Kevin Smith)

Distance from Perth: 2 hours

Best for: Tranquility and relaxation
Potters Gorge Campground , situated on the shore of Wellington Dam, offers 59 individual campsites suitable for freestanding tents, swags, campervans, and camper trailers. Nestled among shady jarrah and marri trees, this campsite is renowned for its mountain bike track, bushwalking trails, fishing spots, and ideal conditions for canoeing. This is a basic bush camping experience, as the sites are unpowered campers need to BYO drinking water. However, there are no- flush pit toilets, double-gas barbecues, picnic tables, cold water dishwashing facilities and a dump station. There’s also a cafe at Wellington Dam, just a quick five-minute drive away, in case you forget any essentials. You will need to book your site in advance online.

7. Sandy Cape Recreation Park, Jurien Bay

Distance from Perth: 2 hours and 40 minutes

Best for: Beach camping

Sandy Cape Recreation Park offers a quintessential beach camping experience in an unbeatable location with breathtaking views. This affordable camping spot is nestled beside a pristine beach, so you can wake up to the soft sands and turquoise water of Jurien Bay. Little ones can spend their days sliding down sand dunes and splashing in the water, while adults can indulge in fishing, snorkelling, kayaking, or scenic hike to the peak. You do need to be fairly self-sufficient, as the only facilities are longdrop or compost toilets – no BBQs or power (although you can BYO generators.)

8. Nanga Mill Campground in Lane Poole Reserve, Dwellingup

the Nanga Mill Campground in Lane Poole Reserve, Dwellingup — Head to Nanga Mill Campground for a well-deserved off-grid escape. (Image: DBCA)

Distance from Perth: 1 hour 40 mins

Best for: Campers with furry friends

Lane Poole Reserve in Dwellingup features nine separate campgrounds, but Nanga Mill is the largest open-style campground. This picturesque spot by the bank of the brook is unpowered, allowing you to truly reconnect with nature. The sites are suitable for tents as well as caravans and camper trailers, and the campground has a swimming area, a two-kilometre Nanga Brook Walk Trail and is also dog-friendly. Amenities include toilets and picnic tables, however, there is no running water. You also cannot book ahead, so if you prefer not to wing it, try one of Lane Poole’s bookable campgrounds.

9. Baden Powell Campground at Lane Poole Reserve, Dwellingup

view from the tent at Baden Powell Campground at Lane Poole Reserve, Dwellingup — Wake up to foggy mornings at the Baden Powell Campground. (Image: Rachel Hutton)

Distance from Perth: 1 hour 40 mins

Best for: Hikers and water-sports lovers

Ideal for families, the Baden Powell Campground boasts 42 campsites and three undercover camp kitchens equipped with gas barbecues and rainwater taps (though you’ll need to bring your own drinking water) an ablution block and dining benches. The Murray River, a highlight of the reserve, is a great spot for canoeing, fishing, white-water rafting, and swimming during the warmer months. The Bibbulmun Track also runs through the reserve, providing a great hop-on, hop-off hiking experience. Pets are welcome at this one, too.

10. Martins Tank Campground in Yalgorup National Park, Preston Beach

a tent setup on Martins Tank Campground in Yalgorup National Park, Preston Beach — The entire site is unpowered, allowing you to disconnect from your gadgets. (Image: Kevin Smith)

Distance from Perth: 90 mins

Best for: A real unplugged experience

Martins Tank Campground is nestled among peppermint and tuart woodland on the banks of Martins Tank Lake, offering easy access to the tranquil Yalgorup National Park. The 33-site campground accommodates swags, tents, and caravans. This is a real unplugged (and self-sufficient) experience, as the entire site is unpowered, lacks running water and is accessible via some unsealed roads. However, there are amenities such as no-flush pit toilets, gas and electric barbecues, picnic tables, and dishwashing facilities with seasonal rainwater. You can book your site online, or use the self-serve booth upon arrival.

11. Logue Brook Campground, Lake Brockman

the Lake Brockman within Logue Brook Campground, Perth — This campground by the lake is a great base for water adventures. (Image: Bronwyn Wells)

Distance from Perth: 90 mins

Best for: Watersports

The Logue Brook Dam campground , located within the Lake Brockman Tourist Park, features 126 unpowered campsites. It’s a great base for water adventures, offering access to the dam for swimming, fishing, and launching canoes and kayaks at various spots around the shore. Plus it’s a short walk to a cafe at neighbouring Lake Brockman Tourist Park, serving coffee and freshly baked goods. Amenities include long-drop toilets, gas and electric barbecues, a playground – and pet-friendliness. There is no drinking water available at the campground, so campers need to BYO or head to the tourist park next door.

12. Belvidere Campground, Leschenault

a tent setup on Belvidere Campground, Leschenault — The campground is nestled within the lush tuart forest of Leschenault Peninsula Conservation Park. (Image: Bronwyn Wells)

Distance from Perth: 1 hour 40 mins

Best for: Bushwalkers

Belvidere Campground , nestled on the edge of the Leschenault Estuary, offers 28 picturesque camping sites. As part of the Leschenault Peninsula Conservation Park, the campground is within walking distance to Belvidere Beach and The Cut, a walking trail that winds through the park’s tuart and peppermint trees. Amenities include long-drop toilets, wood barbecues, and picnic tables. There’s no running water available, so campers need to BYO drinking water; and bookings cannot be made in advance, with sites allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

13. Stockton Lake Recreation Area Campground, Collie

the Stockton Lake Recreation Area Campground, Collie — Set up camp by the blue waters of Stockton Lake. (Image: Bronwyn Wells)

Distance from Perth: 1 hour 40 mins

Best for: Waterfront camping

For a truly unique camping experience, you can set up camp just metres from the water at Stockton Lake . This artificial lake, once an open-cut mine, has been transformed into a popular camping area with 50 unpowered sites on the shore of the crystal blue lake. During the warmer months, activities such as waterskiing, kayaking, and swimming are popular (however, be aware that the lake’s mining origins mean the water is slightly acidic, which is something to consider if you have sensitive skin.) Amenities include toilets and wood barbecues, and you can bring your pet along too. There is no drinking water available so be prepared to BYO, and you cannot book in advance – sites are designated on a first-in-best-dressed basis.

Time your visit to Margaret River just right, and you can spend the ultimate weekend wining, dining and exploring the region with Pair’d Margaret River Region x Range Rover.

Wine, world-class produce, surf, sun and beaches: it’s an alluring combination. And the reason so many pin the Margaret River region high on their travel hit-lists. There’s drawcard after drawcard to the southwestern corner of Western Australia, and the Pair’d Margaret River Region x Range Rover food and wine festival showcases the best of it over the course of one weekend in November. It’s never been easier to sip, see and savour the Margaret River region.

In partnership with Pair’d Margaret River Region, Range Rover invites you on a seven-day itinerary of refined adventure, where luxury and exploration go hand in hand. It’s the perfect WA road trip, and there’s no better way to do it than in a Range Rover.

Day 1

the pool at Pullman Bunker Bay — Check into Pullman Bunker Bay.

There’s no more popular West Australian road trip route than that between Perth and the Margaret River Region. It’s an easily digestible, three-hour drive, with worthy pit stops along the way.

Make the first of them one hour and 15 minutes in, at Lake Clifton. Here, find a 2000-year-old living thrombolite reef. Drive for a further 40 minutes and chance meeting some of Bunbury’s dolphin population at Koombana Bay.

Pullman Bunker Bay is the final stop, just over three hours south of Perth. This beachfront, five-star resort is the ultimate base for exploring the Margaret River Wine region.

Day 2

After a leisurely morning breakfast with an ocean view, start your Range Rover and head towards the Dunsborough town centre. Browsing the decidedly coastal-themed goods of the town’s many independent boutiques is a great way to while away the hours, breaking up the sartorial with an artisan gelato snack stop, or some good old-fashioned Australian bakery fare.

Leave room; you’ll need it for the Good Natured Gathering dinner at Wayfinder. Indulge in a four-course feast by chef Felipe Montiel, which uses produce from the winery’s market garden to enhance a selection of sustainably sourced seafood and meat. But food is just the support act. It’s organic wine that’s the star of the show, generously poured and expertly paired to each dish.

Day 3

Settle in for cabernet at Cape Mentelle Winery.

With a grand total of 20 wines from vintage 2022 to try, it’s a good thing Cape Mentelle’s International Cabernet Tasting kicks off early. Make your way to the estate for a 10:00 AM start, where a global selection of wines will be poured blind, before a long lunch by Tiller Dining is served.

Given that the Margaret River is responsible for more than 20 per cent of Australia’s fine wine production, it’s only right to delve into it while in the area.

Continue exploring the region via taste and terroir aboard Alison Maree, a whale-watching catamaran, as you cruise Geographe Bay . Admire the rolling green hills and crisp white beaches of Quindalup in sunset’s golden light, all the while sipping through the Clairault Streicker catalogue and dining on canapes.

For a more substantial dinner, venture into Busselton for a seven-course British x Australian mash-up , courtesy of Brendan Pratt (Busselton Pavilion) and Oliver Kent (Updown Farmhouse, UK). They’ll be putting their rustic yet refined spin on the likes of local marron, wagyu and abalone – championing the simple beauty of the world-class ingredients.

Day 4

Wrap your fingers around a wine glass and wiggle your toes into the sand at Pair’d Beach Club x Range Rover on Meelup Beach. Sit down to an intimate wine session with sommelier Cyndal Petty – or a four-course feast by Aaron Carr of Yarri – and revel in the open-air beach club, bar and restaurant’s laidback coastal vibe. It’s a whole new way to experience one of the region’s most renowned beaches.

Follow up a day in the sun with a casual Italian party at Mr Barvel Wines . Purchase wines –including the elusive, sold-out Nebbia – by the glass and enjoy canapes with the towering Karri forest as a backdrop.

If you’d prefer to keep it local, head to Skigh Wines for the New Wave Gathering , where the region’s independent wine makers and their boundary-pushing wines will be on show. Street-style eats, a DJ and complimentary wine masterclasses complete the experience.

Day 5

pair'd Grand Tasting — Taste your way through Howard Park Wines. (Image: C J Maddock)

Spend the morning at your leisure, driving the winding roads through the Boranup Karri forest in your Range Rover. Soak in the views at Contos Beach, and call into the small cheese, chocolate and preserve producers along the way.

Make your next stop Howard Park Wines for The Grand Tasting presented by Singapore Airlines . Numerous wine labels will be pouring their catalogues over four hours, accompanied by food from chefs Matt Moran and Silvia Colloca, with live opera providing the soundtrack.

Cap off a big weekend with one last hurrah at Busselton Pavilion. Six ‘local legends’ – chefs Brendan Pratt (Busselton Pavilion), Mal Chow (Chow’s Table), Aaron Carr (Yarri), Ben Jacob (Lagoon Yallingup), Corey Rozario (Dahl Daddies) and Laura Koentjoro (Banksia Tavern) – will be preparing a dish each. Dance the night away as vinyl spins and the sun sets on another day.

Day 6

Ngilgi Cave western australia — Head underground. (Image: Tourism WA)

After a busy few days of wining and dining, it’s wise to observe a rest day. There’s no easier task than unwinding in the Margaret River Region, also famous for its high concentration of world-class beaches.

Relax on the grassy knoll as you watch the region’s most experienced surfers braving the World Surf League break at Surfer’s Point, or don your own wetsuit and try out one of Gracetown’s more beginner-friendly waves. Swimmers will find their Eden at Meelup Beach, Eagle Bay, or Point Piquet, where the sand is brilliantly white and the water as still as a backyard swimming pool.

Not into sun, sand, and surf? Head underground at Mammoth Cave, just one of the region’s many stalactite-filled caves.

Day 7

Burnt Ends event at Pair'd — Farewell the Margaret River.

Pack up your Range Rover with new favourite wines and newfound memories, ready for the three-hour journey back to Perth.

Prebook your discovery journey through the south-west corner of Western Australia with Pair’d Margaret River Region x Range Rover.

13 of the most beautiful camping spots near Perth

If you’ve found yourself in Perth and want to sleep under the stars (but not have to drive for hours and hours) you’re in luck.

1. Lake Leschenaultia, Perth Hills

2. Perth Hills Discovery Centre at Beelu National Park

3. Henry White Oval at Yanchep National Park

4. Bald Hill at Avon Valley National Park

5. Honeymoon Pool, Wellington National Park

6. Potters Gorge Campground, Wellington National Park

7. Sandy Cape Recreation Park, Jurien Bay

8. Nanga Mill Campground in Lane Poole Reserve, Dwellingup

9. Baden Powell Campground at Lane Poole Reserve, Dwellingup

10. Martins Tank Campground in Yalgorup National Park, Preston Beach

11. Logue Brook Campground, Lake Brockman

12. Belvidere Campground, Leschenault

13. Stockton Lake Recreation Area Campground, Collie

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The ultimate Margaret River road trip itinerary for food & wine lovers

Time your visit to Margaret River just right, and you can spend the ultimate weekend wining, dining and exploring the region with Pair’d Margaret River Region x Range Rover.

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