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Bottle Bay

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Bottle Bay is a medium-size beach camping facility located in Francois Peron National Park, 50km from Denham on Western Australia's Coral Coast. The campground features 15 unpowered tent-only campsites arranged in three loops (A, B, C) with sand surface over hard base. It provides access to excellent fishing, swimming and snorkelling, with boat launching across soft sand. The site has pit toilets and gas barbecues with sheltered picnic tables, but no drinking water is provided. Generator use is permitted 8am–9pm in loops B and C only, and campfires are not allowed. (via official site)

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Rates & prices

Prices as published on Bottle Bay’s official website (AUD).

ItemPrice
Adult campingAUD 15 per night
Adult camping (concession)AUD 10 per night
Child (6-15) campingAUD 5 per night
Infant (0-5) campingfree
Car/ute park entrysingle vehicleAUD 17
Car/ute park entry (concession)single vehicleAUD 10
Motorcycle park entryAUD 10

Key facts

At-a-glance details for Bottle Bay, from its official website.

Booking & season

SeasonApril 1, 2026 onwards (bookings required); prior to that, first-come first-serve
Booking system changeFrom April 1, 2026: online bookings only via parkstay.dbca.wa.gov.au, payment by Mastercard/VISA. Prior to April 1, 2026: first-come, first-served with cash payment
Booking capacityOne campsite per booking

Pitches & accommodation

Pitches15
Campsite loopsThree loops (A, B, C); Loops B and C have narrow access; Loop A has full-width access
Surface typeSand surface over hard base

Facilities & services

Toilet typeNo-flush pit toilets
Drinking waterNot provided; campers must bring own supplies
CampfiresNot permitted

Activities & family

Water activitiesFishing, swimming, snorkelling, boat launching

Location & access

Distance from Denham50km via Monkey Mia Road and Peron Road
LocationFrancois Peron National Park, Shark Bay region, Australia's Coral Coast

Rules & policies

Not allowedNo campfires; no pets or dogs (1080 baiting program active—toxic to pets and humans)
Generator usePermitted 8am–9pm in loops B and C only
Vehicle access requirementHigh-clearance 4WD with low-range gears required; small high-clearance trailers only

Opening hours & schedules

Reception, gate and facility hours for Bottle Bay.

Generator use08:00–21:00 (loops B and C only)
Opening hours24/7

Facilities & details

Amenities and on-site features reported for Bottle Bay.

Fee
Tents
Drinking water
Internet

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Location

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What’s nearby

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🏞️ Attractions

Skipjack Point
Skipjack PointAttractions0.3 km · ~4 min walkDirections ↗
Cape Peron
Cape PeronAttractions

Le cap Péron est un cap australien qui constitue le point le plus septentrional d'une vaste péninsule au centre de la baie Shark, un golfe de l'océan Indien sur la côte ouest de l'Australie-Occidentale. Appelé Cape Peron en anglais, il est en effet situé au bout de la presqu'île Péron, qui a également été nommée en l'honneur de François Péron, explorateur français qui participa à l'expédition vers

0.3 km · ~4 min walkDirections ↗
Francois Peron National Park
Francois Peron National ParkParks & play

Francois Peron National Park is a national park on the Peron Peninsula in Western Australia, 726 kilometres (451 mi) north of Perth, and located within the boundary of the Shark Bay World Heritage area. The nearest towns to the park are Denham, which is found on the southern edge of the park and Carnarvon which is found about 80 kilometres (50 mi) to the north.

4.9 km · ~29 min driveDirections ↗

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Good to know

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What vehicles are required to access Bottle Bay?

High-clearance 4WD vehicles with low-range gears are required. Small high-clearance trailers are permitted. Tire pressure reduction is recommended for soft sand tracks.

Are pets allowed at Bottle Bay?

No dogs or pets are allowed at the campground. Additionally, a 1080 baiting program is active in the area, which is toxic to both pets and humans.

How far in advance can I book?

Bookings can be made online at parkstay.dbca.wa.gov.au up to 180 days in advance. From April 1, 2026, bookings are essential and payment is by Mastercard or VISA only.

Is drinking water available at the campground?

No drinking water is provided at Bottle Bay. Campers must bring their own water supplies.

What are the access requirements and seasonal considerations?

High-clearance 4WD vehicles are essential. Extreme heat is common December–April, and cold nights occur June–September. This is a remote location requiring self-sufficiency.

How much does it cost to camp at Bottle Bay?

Bottle Bay charges a camping fee.

Can I pitch a tent at Bottle Bay?

Yes, tent camping is allowed.

Is there drinking water at Bottle Bay?

No — bring your own drinking water.

Is there WiFi at Bottle Bay?

No, there's no internet access on site.

When is Bottle Bay open?

Listed opening times: 24/7.

How many pitches does Bottle Bay have?

Bottle Bay has around 15 pitches.

What languages are spoken at Bottle Bay?

Staff at Bottle Bay speak English.

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