About this campground
At the end of a rough, sandy track, this was the location of a pearling camp in the late 1880's and old pearl shells can still be seen in the area. More recently a small fish canning factory and then a fish freezer preserved fish for market. The freezer closed in 1947.
The campground has a toilet. There is no drinking water so ensure you bring enough for your stay.
Small boats can be launched from the beach although there are no facilities for this and vehicle access is through very soft sand.
Safety information
Plan when to visit. Consider traveling with a personal location beacon (PLB). In the event you need to be rescued it could save your life!
Western Shield - The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions undertakes 1080 baiting at this location to reduce the impacts of feral cats and foxes on native wildlife.
Meat baits containing 1080 poison are laid in or around this area on an ongoing basis. 1080 is poisonous to humans and will kill domestic cats and dogs. Pets are not permitted in this park.
For further information contact your local Parks and Wildlife Service office or visit Western Shield.
Gallery
Facilities
Toilet
Activities
Camping
Canoeing and kayaking
Fishing
Swimming
Plants, wildlife and fungi
Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of Herald Bight Campground.
Traditional Owners
Francois National Park is jointly managed by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions and the Malgana Aboriginal Corporation as part of the State Government's Plan for Our Parks initiative. For more information, please visit Plan for Our Parks.