About this campground
Ningaloo Coast campgrounds update following Tropical Cyclone Narelle – 18 May 2026
Cape Range National Park
All campgrounds except Boat Harbour and One K reopened on Monday 27 April.
Boat Harbour and One K remain inaccessible due to cyclone damage and will not reopen before Saturday 1 August.
Warroora Coast, Nyinggulu Coastal Reserves
All campgrounds except campsites 12-28 at 14 Mile reopened on Monday 27 April. Campsites 12-28 at 14 Mile sustained significant damage and require relocation and rebuild. There is currently no estimated date for reopening.
Nyinggulara National Park
All campgrounds (Janes Bay, North Lefroy, Point Billie, South Lefroy and Winderabandi) sustained significant damage and require complete rebuilding. Damage to the park's radio tower means there are no emergency communications. There is currently no estimated time for reopening.
For more information read the article.
Stay up to date with closures at alerts.dbca.wa.gov.au
Sandy Point (Nyinggulu) is a small campground adjacent to the Pelican Sanctuary Zone of Ningaloo Marine Park with access for launching small boats and kayaks from the beach (4WD only). The shoreline is a special purpose zone where shore-based fishing is permitted.
Booking
Bookings are essential and must be made before arrival 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.
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 Exmouth District Office to discuss your requirements.
Campsites
Fourteen sand campsites.
All campsites are unpowered.
Check campsite details and the campground map carefully when booking.
Facilities
This campground has no facilities.
A portable toilet dump point is located approximately 3km away.
Campground Rules
Campfires when conditions permit and in campers’ own portable, self-contained fire rings only. Usual permitted season: April - October.
Bring your own firewood. Check current restrictions on the movement of wood, including firewood. Collecting firewood and kindling is not permitted in national parks and other conservation reserves.
Dogs are permitted. They must be controlled on a leash at all times.
Generator use is permitted.
No toilets provided. Bring and use a portable, self-contained toilet that is approved for use in Australia and can be emptied into a dump point. Use the dump point 3km away or carry waste out of the park for disposal in an authorised dump point.
Carry all waste out of the park. No bins provided.
Private, unlicensed all-terrain vehicles/quad bikes (ATVs) and other off-road vehicles are not permitted in Nyinggulu Coastal Reserves.
Fees
A per person camping fee applies. There is no vehicle entry fee for Nyinggulu Coastal Reserves.
Camping fee must be paid by Mastercard or VISA when booking.
No booking fee.
A fee may apply if you cancel or remove dates from a booking. Stricter conditions apply for peak periods.
Safety information
Drinking water is not provided.
No personal hygiene facilities are provided.
December to April can be extremely hot and the risk of bushfire can be very high.
November to April is tropical cyclone season.
Storms are common between May and October throughout WA.
Nyinggulu Coastal Reserves is in very 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
Campground hosts
When you arrive at this campground you might be greeted by a volunteer campground host. Be sure to say 'hi' as they have a wealth of information about the area and are known for helping to create unforgettable memories for travellers.
Find out more about becoming a Campground Host.
Activities
Camping
Snorkelling
Swimming
Plants, wildlife and fungi
Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of Sandy Point Campground.
Traditional Owners
We recognise and acknowledge Baiyungu, Thalanyji and Yinigurdira people as the traditional owners of Cape Range National Park and adjoining Ningaloo Marine Park. We are proud to be in joint management with the traditional owners to look after these special areas for future generations to enjoy.