Cape Conran Coastal Park is home to three main non-bookable camping areas with sites at Binn Beach, Gunnai Beach and Pearl Point. You don’t need a booking to set up camp here – campsites are on a first-come, first-served basis. If you’re looking for a bookable camping site, check out Banksia Bluff Campground.
Binn Beach Campground
A small, remote campground, Binn Beach camping area is a private coastal retreat perfect for experiencing the maritime wildlife and restorative ocean surrounds. Unwind amid the sounds of the waves and the calls of sea and bush birds. Follow a sandy track over the dunes to reach the beach, and take advantage of the excellent surf fishing. The weather here tends to be good all year round, making it an excellent off-peak getaway. Peak times can be busy, and because there are no bookings available, latecomers might miss out on a campsite. Be prepared to be self-sufficient at Binn Beach. The nearest toilets and shops are at Bemm River, 7km from the campground.
Access: Binn Beach is a good spot for surf fishing. The campground has easy access to the beach via a sandy track over the dunes.
Bookings: No booking is required. Camping is on a first in, first-served basis.
Facilities: There are no toilets provided at the site. The nearest toilets and shops are 7kms from the campground at Bemm River.
Campsites: There are five sites available, set in coastal tea-tree on sandy soil.
Gunnai Beach Campground
This is a small, remote campground that is best suited to walkers or those hiking the Wilderness Coast Walk. It has easy access via a sandy track over the dunes to the beach.
Access: Cape Conran Coastal Park is located 18km east of the township of Marlo. Gunnai Beach campground is accessed via Bemm River along the unsealed Pearl Point Road.
Bookings: No booking is required. Camping is on a first in, first-served basis.
Campsites: There are 2 unpowered campsites available.
Facilities: There are no toilets provided at the site. The nearest toilets and shops are 7km away at Bemm River.
Water: No drinking water supplied – supply your own.
Campfire: Only allowed in designated fireplaces – supply your own wood.
Rubbish: There is no rubbish collection at this campground, please take all rubbish with you.
Pearl Point Campground
Pearl Point features spectacular sedimentary rock formations, rolling sand dunes and an abundance of seabirds and sea life. It is a popular spot for surf fishing. Pearl Point campground has easy access to Pearl Point beach via stairs. There is a 25km return walk from East Cape to Pearl Point. This walk is only for the more energetic as it can be a difficult due to the soft beach sand
Access: Cape Conran Coastal Park is located 18km west of the small township of Marlo. Pearl Point is accessed via Bremm River along the unsealed Pearl Point Road.
Bookings: No booking is required. Camping is on a first in, first-served basis.
Campsites: There are 4 unpowered campsites available.
Facilities: There are no toilets provided at the campsite. The nearest toilets and shops are 12km away at Bemm River.
Campfire: Only allowed in designated fireplaces – supply your own wood.