Camping in Snapper Island
Bush camping is available at West Point at Snapper Island camping area. The camping area provides limited facilities and campers must be self-sufficient.
Camping permits are required and fees apply. A tag with your booking number must be displayed at your camp site.
Camping is also available on East Hope Island, Hope Islands National Park (CYPAL). See Hope Islands National Park (CYPAL) camping information for further information.
Our precious Great Barrier Reef World Heritage islands are among the most pest-free islands in the world. They need your help to stay this way. Please Be pest-free! before your visit.
Park-specific conditions
The maximum length of stay at any camp site on Snapper Island is 10 nights.
Read more about staying safe and looking after the park.
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Snapper Island camping area features peaceful bush camping, far from the bustle of the mainland and is a popular camping spot for sea kayakers. Located on the western side of…
- Tent camping
- No caravan camping
- No camper trailer camping
- No campfires
- Toilets
- No showers
- No barbecue
- Picnic tables
- No wheelchair access
- No generators allowed
- No dogs permitted
- Partial closure: 1 of 4 Snapper Island campsites remain closed 11 December 2023 to 31 December 2024