They say life is better around the campfire. And we could not agree more.
Over the years due to increase fire risk it's become a challenge to find great campsites that allow you to have a fire by your tent.
Please be a responsible Aircamper and brush up on your fire safety knowledge. Bushwalking NSW has a great article that'll give you the rundown on how to light a fire responsibly.
Below we've collected some hidden gems near Shark Bay, WA that still allow you to sit back, toast your feet and incinerate some marshmallows while telling stories about camping when you were a kid.
#10 Wooramel River Retreat
10 Ratings
Wooramel Station, NW Coastal Hwy, Western Australia
2 hours 43 minutes (234.6 km) drive from Shark Bay
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ TAWK Supporters
#9 Carrarang Station
Western Australia5 hours 29 minutes (223.2 km) drive from Shark Bay
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#8 Carrarang Station - Tilly
Western Australia5 hours 20 minutes (217.7 km) drive from Shark Bay
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#7 Gladstone Camp Site
8 Ratings
Entrance opp Yaringa Homestead, Wooramel, Western Australia
2 hours 40 minutes (215.4 km) drive from Shark Bay
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#6 Carrarang Station - East Landing
Western Australia4 hours 38 minutes (190.7 km) drive from Shark Bay
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#5 North East Landing
Western Australia4 hours 38 minutes (190.7 km) drive from Shark Bay
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#4 Carrarang Station - South Fence
Unnamed Road, Carrarang, Western Australia4 hours 38 minutes (190.4 km) drive from Shark Bay
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#3 Tamala Station - Tent Landing
1 Rating
Tamala, Western Australia
3 hours 48 minutes (156.6 km) drive from Shark Bay
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#2 Hamelin Outback Station Stay
3 Ratings
Shark Bay Rd, Hamelin Pool, Western Australia
1 hour 34 minutes (128.1 km) drive from Shark Bay
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#1 Nanga Bay Resort
3 Ratings
Nanga Rd, Nanga, Western Australia
1 hour 3 minutes (79.6 km) drive from Shark Bay
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ TAWK Supporters