Esperance Overflow Campground
OPEN
The Overflow Campground is now open. Before travelling to Esperance, please make a booking at a caravan park or camp ground.
Camping outside a dedicated camping ground or caravan park in Esperance is illegal. Patrols are undertaken and fines apply.
The Overflow Campground is located at the Greater Sports Ground, entrance via Black Street.
The Shire aims to make the camping experience enjoyable for visitors, however facilities are very basic.
- Unpowered sites only
- Site capacity limits
- Basic shower, toilet and camp kitchen facilities are available.
There is Zero Tolerance for abusive language and aggressive behaviour within the campground. Any breach will result in immediate eviction.
CHECK-IN:
Check-in Van opens at 3pm – 6pm. Arrival before is possible, but make sure to check in at van during opening hours.
Bookings for the Overflow cannot be made. It is first in, first served. Due to capacity limits, accommodation cannot be guaranteed.
COST:
- $40/night per site for two people - $10/night per person (over the age of 5yo) - $5 Pet Fee
- Maximum Stay: 7 days
- EFTPOS Only
Recommended social media to follow while staying in Esperance:
Shire of Esperance
DFES
Esperance Visitor Centre
The Shire of Esperance is in a Prohibited Burning Time. This means no fires are to be lit in the open air. Gas & electric barbeques are permitted.
MAP
CAMP RULES
While staying at the Esperance Overflow, please respect each other and enjoy your time.
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Camping is permitted only in the areas identified on the map. Please keep within your allocated bay.
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No camping on the sports ovals or internal roadways.
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Camping under trees is not recommended.
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Your campsite must be kept and left tidy.
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Wastewater disposal is not permitted. A designated “dump point” is located on Shelden Rd at no charge.
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The maximum speed within the Overflow is 8km/h.
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Vehicles must be parked in an orderly manner, or as directed by the Camp Host/Shire Ranger and/or Shire of Esperance Staff.
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Dogs permitted. Dog must be on a leash within the campground, and under the control of a responsible person at all times. Cleaning up after your dog is your responsibility.
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7 day maximum stay.
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Check out time is 10am, charges may apply for non-compliance.
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Strictly NO FIRES! Gas and Electric BBQs are allowed at any time
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Dispose of rubbish and waste in designated bins: recycle using the yellow lid or blue bins, dispose of general waste in the red and green lid bins, with bulk bins available for larger items at the Campers kitchen.
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There is a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for abusive language and aggressive behaviour towards any staff or caretakers. Any breach of this rule will result in immediate eviction.
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Smoking is only permitted in your designated bay. No smoking is allowed in any other area of the Overflow. Cigarette butts must be disposed of appropriately.
- Generators can only be used between the hours of 8am-12pm and 4pm-8pm.
- Noise restrictions apply from 10pm.
EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLAN