Thomas Fisheries

Esperance and South East Coast of WA

Thomas Fisheries

Esperance and South East Coast of WA

At a glanceFree campsite

Free CampingTent Site

About this campsite

Free camping at a former 1870s whaling station site in Cape Arid National Park. Basic facilities include tent sites and toilets, with dogs welcome.

Thomas Fishery Campground occupies a historic site within Cape Arid National Park where a whaling station operated during the 1870s. The original structures, including shacks and a large fireplace with iron try pot used for rendering whale blubber, no longer remain. Managed by Parks and Wildlife, this free camping area provides basic tent sites and toilet facilities in a remote wilderness setting. Southern right whales can occasionally be observed offshore during calving season. Dogs are permitted at this coastal campground, which is accessible by two-wheel-drive vehicle.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Tent Site

Free Camping

Location

Thomas Fisheries•WA

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Common questions about Thomas Fisheries

Is Thomas Fisheries free to camp at?

Yes. Thomas Fisheries in WA is a free camp, so there is no nightly fee to stay. There is no booking system for it, so plan on first in, best dressed, especially on long weekends. Facilities on site: tent site and free camping.

What facilities does Thomas Fisheries have?

Thomas Fisheries has tent site and free camping. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Can you book Thomas Fisheries online?

We hold no online booking link for Thomas Fisheries, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season. If a managing authority takes bookings by phone, their number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Thomas Fisheries?

Thomas Fisheries sits in WA. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Thomas Fisheries

Facilities recorded for Thomas Fisheries
Facility	On site
Tent Site	Yes
Free Camping	Yes

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