Gregories Campground

Gregories Campground is a compact beach base on the western side of Francois Peron National Park. Its six sites sit in low coastal scrub near swimming, paddling and a near-shore reef that can be snorkelled at high tide. The appeal is direct water access and a small-camp feel; the trade-off is a remote, soft-sand approach and very basic facilities.

Access needs a capable 4WD#

DBCA places Gregories 46 kilometres from Denham via Monkey Mia Road and Peron Road. The final park tracks are single-lane, deep and soft sand. The official campground page specifies a high-clearance four-wheel drive with low-range gears and small high-clearance trailers only.

Reduce tyre pressure before the deep sand, carry a compressor and suitable recovery equipment, and know how to use both. Travel in daylight, keep clear of oncoming vehicles where the track narrows and check Emergency WA and DBCA alerts before entering. Do not treat a mapping app's travel time as a reliable estimate for the sandy section.

Six sites with two generator settings#

There are six unpowered campsites with sand over a hard surface. They vary enough in size and layout that the campground map matters, especially for a small trailer. Loop A permits generators from 8am to 9pm; Loop B is generator-free, which is the better fit if mechanical noise would spoil the stay.

The adjacent day-use area has a gas barbecue, sheltered picnic tables and benches. At camp, the only core facility is no-flush pit toilets. There are no showers, drinking-water taps or bins. Bring all water, a fuel-based cooking fallback, rubbish bags and a portable-toilet plan that does not involve emptying waste into the pit toilets.

Beach conditions and camp rules#

The beach gives access for swimming, kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards. Snorkelling is possible on the near-shore reef at high tide, but conditions and visibility change. Fishing is another draw; check current marine-zone rules before casting or collecting anything.

Campfires are prohibited at all times, pets are not allowed and ongoing 1080 baiting makes the wider park unsafe for domestic animals. Summer can be extremely hot, nights from June to September can be cold and storms occur across much of the year. Carry enough food, fuel, medication and first aid supplies for a remote stay.

Booking Gregories#

Bookings are essential and can be made through Park Stay WA up to 180 days ahead, subject to availability. A per-person camping fee and a vehicle park-entry fee apply. Save the confirmation and site map offline before leaving mobile service.

Check the booked site's vehicle dimensions and generator zone rather than assuming any vacant-looking pad will suit. A campsite booking does not guarantee the sandy access track remains suitable after weather or maintenance.

What campers say#

Campground-specific public feedback is sparse, so there is not enough evidence for a broad consensus. Two public traveller posts—an Explore Bound account and a Shark Bay Coastal Tours discussion—support a few limited expectations:

• The long, sandy four-wheel-drive approach is a meaningful part of the trip, not a minor last kilometre.
• Campers value being close to the lagoon and having simple launch access for paddlecraft.
• Sparse scrub means limited natural shelter, so wind and sun protection should be part of the setup.

These are traveller observations only. DBCA remains the authority for access, rules and safety.

If your dates are unavailable#

Compare Gregories with South Gregories, Bottle Bay and Big Lagoon by vehicle fit, facilities and water access rather than name alone. CampWatch can monitor supported dates for a cancellation, but keep a backup outside the park in case track conditions—not campsite inventory—become the limiting factor.