Kennedy Range national park - Camping

Camping at Kennedy Range National Park 

There’s something truly magical about spending a night beneath the endless stars of the Upper Gascoyne. Just 160 kilometres east of Carnarvon, Temple Gorge Campground sits at the base of the ancient Kennedy Range, a rugged landscape that glows at sunset and offers an unforgettable outback escape.

Current Fees: 

    • Adult (no concession): $15 per night
    • Adult (concession): $10 per night
    • Child (6-15 years): $5 per night
    • Infant (0-5 years): no fee

A per person camping fee applies.

There is no vehicle entry fee for Kennedy Range National Park.

Book Online from 1 April 2026

For stays from 1 April 2026

Bookings are essential and can be made:

  • online and at this website only
  • for one campsite only that you must camp on yourself
  • up to and including the day of arrival (subject to campsite availability and your own internet service* to make a booking)
  • up to 180 days (approximately six months) before arrival

*Check your mobile service provider’s coverage map but beware that the quality and reliability of service in regional and remote Australia can be variable.

If you are an outdoor education provider, licensed commercial tour operator or are organising an event (friends, family and other social groups camping together does not constitute an event), contact Parks and Wildlife Service Gascoyne Office (Denham) to discuss your requirements.

For stays before 1 April 2026

Bookings cannot be made. On arrival at the campground you may occupy any suitable vacant site.

Tips For Your Safety

The risks from exposure and dehydration are significant in this area. During the hotter months (at least December – March) these risks are extreme. Temperatures often exceed 40 degrees Celsius.

  • Walk in groups of three or more – in an emergency one might need to wait with the injured person while someone goes for help;
  • Tell a trusted and responsible person of your plans and provide sufficient detail to them so they can get help if required;
  • Each person needs to carry and drink 3 to 4 litres of water per day of walking;
  • Carefully review your daily drinking water needs. Carry cool water if possible;
  • There is no drinking water in the park. Extra water may be needed if walking in the hotter months;
  • Plan your walk for the most suitable season and/or daily weather conditions;
  • Wear a broad brimmed hat, sunscreen and a loose long sleeved shirt for protection from the sun;
  • Take regular breaks when walking;
  • Wear sturdy footwear and follow the trail markers; and
  • Walk during the cooler parts of the day – there will also be more wildlife about during this time.

Walk trails are usually natural unmodified surfaces. Beware of:

  • undercut cliff edges; and
  • loose rocks and unstable surfaces.

This information has been sourced from Department of Parks and Wildlife. Click Here for more information on the Kennedy Range National Park.

Useful Links:

Mainroads Travel Map

Shire of Carnarvon Road Report

Shire of Upper Gascoyne Road Conditions

Guide to Driving on WA Roads - Multilingual