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Osprey Bay Campground

We recognise and acknowledge Baiyungu, Thalanyji and Yinigurdira people as the traditional owners of Cape Range National Park.

Book a campsite or visit for the day, you can swim, snorkel, kayak or just relax on the beach.

No dogs

Park entry fee / Camping fees apply

Bookings essential

Osprey Bay Campground
Tourism WA

About this campground

Osprey Bay is a medium-size campground adjacent to the Osprey 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 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.

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 Milyering Discovery Centre (Cape Range National Park) to discuss your requirements.

Campsites

Forty-six compacted gravel surface campsites in two areas. Generators are permitted in the northern area only.

All campsites are unpowered.

Check campsite details and the campground map carefully when booking.

Facilities

No-flush pit toilets.

Sheltered and unsheltered picnic tables and benches.

Campground Rules

No campfires at any time.

Dogs are not permitted.

Generator use is permitted in some campsites only and between 8am-9pm only. Check campsite details carefully when booking.

Do not empty chemical toilet waste into campground toilets. Carry waste out of the park for disposal in an authorised dump point.

Dispose of non-toilet waste in the bins provided at the campground or carry out of the park.

Fees

A per person camping fee and a per vehicle park entry fee apply.

Camping fee must be paid by Mastercard or VISA when booking.

Vehicle entry fee may be paid when booking, on arrival at Cape Range 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.

Full terms and conditions

Back to Cape Range National Park Back to Ningaloo Marine Park

Safety information

Drinking water is not provided.

No-flush pit toilets are the only personal hygiene facility.

December to April can be extremely hot.

November to April is tropical cyclone season.

Storms are common between May and October throughout WA.

Cape Range National Park 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

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Caravan at campsite with couple sitting on camping chairs ocean view in the distance
Osprey Bay Campground
Tourism WA

Camping at Osprey Bay

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children swimming near craggy rocks of osprey bay with expansive ocean to the horizon
Osprey Bay Campground
Amanda Smith

Osprey Bay

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caravan set up in a campsite
Osprey Bay Campground
Amanda Smith

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a rocky shore with beach and ocean and clouds streaking the blue sky
Osprey Bay Campground
Dominic Ruefenacht

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White dirt road with flat fenced areas and a caravan
Osprey Bay Campground
Amanda Smith

Campsites at Osprey Bay

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views from above osprey bay and the campground
Osprey Bay Campground
Dominic Ruefenacht

Activities

Camping

Canoeing and kayaking

Fishing

Snorkelling

Swimming

Plants, wildlife and fungi

Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of Osprey Bay 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.

Need to know

No dogs

No dogs (or other pets) allowed at this campground

Camping fees and bookings

Bookings are essential.
Camping fees apply.

Standard Concession
Adult $11.00 $7.00
Child $3.00 No concession
Check availability and book

Park entry fees apply

Standard park entry fees apply for Cape Range National Park.

Toilets

Toilets are available.

Park office / Contact

Read through all the campground information on the Park Stay website, then click the 'contact' link under the 'more details' tab if there are any further questions.

More information and contact details on Park Stay.

Location

Australia's Coral Coast
Exmouth

Getting there

77km from Exmouth via Murat Road and Yardie Creek Road.

Go to Main Roads WA Travel Map for route planning information

Acknowledgement of Country

The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional owners throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.

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    Know before you go

    Get the practical ‘know how’ to adventure into Western Australia’s national parks confidently, responsibly and safely.

    Safety

    Natural area hazards

    Plan your activity

    Be prepared

    Travelling in remote locations

    Bushfires and prescribed burns

    Bushwalking safety

    Camping safety

    Mountain biking safety

    Swimming safety

    Adventure safety

    Beaches and coastal areas

    Rivers, lakes and lagoons

    Fishing, boating, paddling, snorkelling and diving

    Access friendly places

    Access to nature north of Perth

    Access to nature south of Perth

    Access to trails

    Caring for our parks

    Marine conservation

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    Park entry fees

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    Attraction fees

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    Concessions

    Fee waivers

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    Where and when to camp

    Campground facilities

    Campfires, firewood and cooking appliances

    Powered campsites and generators

    Group camping

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