Lucky Bay Campground – Cape Le Grand National Park (CG)

NOTICE: The Lucky Bay campsite/toilets are closed for 6 months, from June 2nd due to the camping area being completely redeveloped and expanded. 

The There are 25 individual camp sites that can accommodate tents and regular size campervans, camper trailers and caravans. It also features two separate open camping areas suitable only for tents, one large enough for eight tents, and the other for 12. As these open areas do not have separated individual camp sites they are particularly suitable for small groups camping together.

SITE ACCESS
60km from Esperance via Cape Le Grand Road. This site may also be accessed via the beach just East of Esperance, but only by 4WD and not with caravans.

Please note: GPS Co-Ordinates are approximate and provided in most cases to get you to the entrance. Once inside the park there should be signs to the actual camp grounds. Failing this please check with National Parks for further directions.

FEES & BOOKINGS
Fees are from $11/adult per night, $7/concession card holder per night, $3/child per night (over 5 and under 16 years)

Bookings for this Park are online only: https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/park-stay

The campground, and Cape Le Grand National Park, is very popular during school holidays and weekends from October to April, particularly public holiday weekends. Be prepared with an alternative place to stay at these times in case there is no suitable site(s) available.
We cannot give any guarantee of availability of camp sites and we cannot respond to enquiries for specific availability information.

FACILITIES
Lucky Bay campground features a camp kitchen with a gas barbeque and burners, hot and cold running water (untreated) and a dishwashing sink. There are hot and cold water showers.

THINGS TO DO
The sheltered bay is ideal for swimming, snorkelling, canoeing, kayaking and fishing, but the beach is unpatrolled. There is vehicle and trailer access from the campground to the sandy beach for launching small boats. The 17km Cape Le Grand Coastal Trail passes through the campground. The (approximately) 3km west from Lucky Bay to Thistle Cove and back is suitable for most ages and fitness levels.

GUIDELINES
No Campfires or solid fuel appliances (including stoves, barbeques and heaters) at any time.
Campers’ own liquid or gas fuel barbeques, stoves and heaters can be used at any time, unless a total fire ban has been declared (see Department of Fire and Emergency Services).
Campers’ are encouraged to follow the simple principles of Leave No Trace to minimise the environmental impact of their visit.
Very few campgrounds have waste bins – take all waste with you when you leave.

For more detailed information direct from the National Parks web site, please click on the relevant links. FACILITIES, CAMPFIRES, GENERATORS, SAFETY, PETS IN PARKS

We are still in the process of obtaining more information about this site.

Data & Photos courtesy of: Parks & Wildlife Western Australia
Updated 12112018KT