Lucky Bay (Cape Le Grand)
Lucky Bay (Cape Le Grand) is a large campground on the western side of one of Western Australia’s most iconic beaches.
Booking
Bookings are essential and can be made up to 180 days (approximately six months) before arrival and for one campsite only. The maximum stay in any park is 14 nights if any night is during Western Australia public school holidays, 28 nights at any other time.
Specific campsites cannot be reserved. After booking select from campsites vacant on arrival at the campground.
If you are an outdoor education provider, licensed commercial tour operator or are organising an event (friends, family and other social groups camping together does not constitute an event), contact Parks and Wildlife Service Esperance District Office to discuss your requirements.
Campsites
Fifty-six compacted crushed rock reverse-in campsites.
All campsites are unpowered.
Facilities
Drinking water not provided. Untreated water may be available but supply is not guaranteed and treatment is required to make safe for consumption.
Flush toilets and no-flush pit toilets.
Showers with solar-heated water.
Food preparation and dining shelters with gas barbecues, dishwashing sinks, food preparation surfaces, picnic tables and benches.
Unsheltered gas barbecue.
Unsheltered picnic tables and benches.
Campground Rules
No campfires at any time.
No dogs or other domestic animals.
Generator use is permitted 8am-1pm and 5pm-9pm only.
Do not empty waste from your portable toilet into campground toilets. Carry waste out of the park for disposal in an authorised dump point.
Fees
A per person camping fee and a per vehicle park entry fee apply.
Fees for camping and vehicle entry increased on 27 October 2023. The increased fees will apply for changes (except to vehicle registration numbers) to existing bookings, including for unchanged dates, campers and entry fees, as well as to new bookings.
If you change a booking made before the fees were increased, you can apply for refund of any increased fees paid for unchanged dates, campers and entry fees only. Apply by reply to the email confirming your booking change (subject line begins 'Your change to Park Stay WA booking'). Any delay in changing the booking may affect your right to refund.
Camping fee must be paid by Mastercard or VISA when booking.
Park entry fee may be paid when booking, on arrival at Cape Le Grand National Park or by purchasing a park pass and is required for motor vehicles only. Payment is not required for trailers, including camper trailers and caravans.
More about fees
No booking fee.
A fee may apply if you cancel or remove dates from a booking. Stricter conditions apply for peak periods. Peak periods for Cape Le Grand National Park are:
2023
Sunday 1 – Saturday 14 January
Friday 3 – Saturday 5 March
Thursday 6 – Saturday 22 April
Friday 2 – Sunday 4 June
Friday 22 – Sunday 24 September
Saturday 23 – Sunday 31 December
2024
Monday 1 – Saturday 13 January
Thursday 25 – Sunday 28 January
Friday 1 – Saturday 3 March
Thursday 28 March – Saturday 13 April
Friday 31 May – Sunday 2 June
Friday 20 – Sunday 22 September
Monday 23 – Tuesday 31 December
Full terms and conditions
Your safety and health
Drinking water is not provided.
December to April can be very hot and the risk of bushfire can be very high.
Nights can be cold from June to September.
Storms are common between May and October throughout WA.
Cape Le Grand National Park is in remote Australia.
Ensure you have sufficient supplies (including water, food, fuel, medication and first aid), and equipment and clothing appropriate for the conditions before travelling.
Be prepared for an emergency. For alerts, warnings and advice go to: Emergency WA
Location
62km from Esperance via Fisheries Road, Merivale Road, Cape Le Grand Road and Lucky Bay Road.
Go to Main Roads WA Travel Map for route planning information
Read more about Cape Le Grand National Park
Contact Parks and Wildlife Service Esperance District Office