Caravan Parks & Camping

The Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 (the Act) is the principal legislation governing caravanning and camping in Western Australia. For those people considering establishing a caravan park or camping ground, it is strongly suggested that you obtain a copy of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Regulations 1997. Within it is a lot of pertinent information to the requirements for the setting up and maintaining of a caravan park or camping ground.

In addition to caravan parks, this legislation also governs other camping issues. People found to be camping in locations where they have not sought permission of the landowner face infringements or the possibility of prosecution. For land owned or vested with the Shire of Nannup, unless prior approval has been granted, the penalty for a successful prosecution is up to $1,000. 

Application for Grant of Renewal of Licence - Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds

Camping approval for an event

Should you wish to provide camping facilities for an event, you must apply in writing to the Shire of Nannup not less than 6 weeks before the event, for approval for a temporary camping ground. Please contact the Shire's Event's Coordinator on 9756 1018 or at nannup@nannup.wa.gov.au if you would like to offer temporary camping for an event.

For more information, please refer to Council's policy HLT3 Temporary Caravan Parks & Camping Grounds.

Camping other than at a caravan park or camping ground 

Under the  Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Regulations 1997 a person can camp on land the person owns or has a legal right to occupy for up to five nights in any period of 28 consecutive days without seeking the approval of the local government.

If that person wishes to stay for a period of longer than 5 nights in any period of 28 consecutive days then written approval must be obtained from the local government. The maximum period that can be approved is 24 months.

Camping includes staying in a shed, caravan or tiny homes on wheels.

Approval to camp on a property for an extended period of time will be subject to the following:

  • that the accommodation is maintained in such a condition that it is not a hazard to safety or health;
  • that the land is maintained in such a condition that it is suitable for camping, particularly in relation to -
    • safety and health; and
    • access to services;
  • any other conditions specified by the local government in the approval.

For further information, please contact the Shire's Environmental Health Officer on (08) 9756 1018 or by email to nannup@nannup.wa.gov.au.