Camping Spots around Karratha
Bookings for 2026 season are now open.
In the City of Karratha, there are several natural based camping locations for you to enjoy. Cleaverville, 40 Mile Beach and Miaree Pool, are natural camping areas and, apart from the natural boat ramps and the sullage disposal points, there are no facilities available. It is important to take plenty of drinking water with you as there is none available on site and to remove all rubbish when you leave.
Fees apply during peak season (1 May to 30 September) and need to be paid in advance and the maximum length of stay during peak season is 28 days.
No fees apply during the off season (1 October to 30 April) and no booking is required during this time. However, the maximum length of stay is 3 nights per 28 days.
There are multiple grey waste dump and disposal areas throughout Karratha, the Pilbara and surrounds. You can view our location map here: Grey Waste Disposal Dump Points
Interested in volunteering as a campground host? Submit your expressions of interest now, visit: https://karratha.wa.gov.au/volunteer-campground-host-expressions-interest
Where to find Camping Spots
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Cleaverville
Located 26km northwest of Karratha on the way to Roebourne, Cleaverville is a popular spot for overnight or day trips with a number of secluded locations ideal for camping. Many locals and visitors are attracted to the various beach fishing locations including the mouth of Cleaverville Creek. A public boat ramp is accessible at the western end of Cleaverville Beach for small marine craft. A variety of marine wildlife including turtles, are also often sighted in and around Cleaverville.
SITE MAPS:
Index
Area 1 Sites 1-9
Area 2 Sites 10-46
Area 3 Sites 47-56
Area 4 Sites 57-71
Area 5 Sites 72-133
Area 6 Sites 134-137
Area 7 Sites 138-142 -
40 Mile Beach
Located 56km south of Karratha, 40 Mile Beach Camp is an ideal location for anyone seeking a natural coastal camping area. The bay offers not only quality fishing but also protection for those wishing to cool off in the tranquil waters.
SITE MAPS:
Index
Area 1 Sites 1-20
Area 2 Sites 21-36
Area 3 Sites 37-55
Area 4 Sites 56-124
Area 5 Sites 125-134 -
Miaree Pool
Miaree Pool is only a 20 minute drive away from Karratha in Western Australia, approximately 30 kilometres on the North West Coastal Highway. A lovely spot for swimming, Miaree Pool offers a picnic area, car parking and plenty of shady spots for relaxing on the river bank.
To get there, take the turn off located about 200 metres north of the Maitland River bridge. You will find the picturesque clear water pool just a few hundred metres east of the bridge.
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Overflow camping
OVERFLOW IS NOW OPEN
Bookings can be made at the Karratha Tourism & Visitor Centre
- Max 3 nights @$16 per night
- Can only be booked the day of arrival (no pre bookings) from the Visitor Centre
- Must be self-contained. There are no facilities at this location.
- Bookings require registration details for both vehicle and caravan, and a credit card on file
- All sites are 12.5m (L) x 8m (W) and unpowered
- Permits required to be displayed on caravan (Permits printed at the Visitor Centre)
- Dogs allowed, must be kept on leash
- Check out is 10am, check in is after 2pm
- No fires
- To avoid confusion, please book your site at the Visitor Centre before going to the Overflow.
Karratha Tourism and Visitor Centre
Address: Lot 4548 De Witt Rd, Karratha WA 6714
Phone: (08) 91868055
Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9am – 4pm
Saturday – Sunday: 9am – 2pm
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