Short Term RV Overflow Area

OPEN

The Town of Port Hedland's short-term RV Overflow Area is located adjacent to the Port Hedland Turf Club on McGregor Street, Port Hedland.

Situated within walking distance of local amenities, the rest stop is a short drive from the Port Hedland Town Centre and multiple tourist attractions. 

Access Directions

Access to the RV overflow is via the unsealed road adjacent to the Port Hedland Skate Park carpark in McGregor Street, or the corner of Aitchison Way and Cooke Point Drive. Access is not available via the Turf Club. 

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

  • No tents, camper trailers or rooftop tents are permitted
  • RV must be fully self-contained:
    • Built in shower and toilet
    • Built in grey water and black water tanks
    • Cassette toilets, outdoor toilets/showers are not permitted
    • No waste or liquids to ground, including sink or laundry water
  • Maximum of 72 hour stay (3 nights) within a 28-day period
  • No generators unless built into the RV and sound suppression in place
  • Antisocial and/or abusive behaviour will not be tolerated and will result in immediate removal 
  • Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times 
  • No clothing is to be hung outside to dry
  • Litter must be disposed of correctly 
  • No fires are permitted
  • Sites cannot be reserved
  • No loud music, and no loud noise after 6:00pm
  • All campers must follow directions from Town of Port Hedland Rangers and Officers
  • Any items left behind will be disposed of as waste by the Town of Port Hedland Rangers and/or Officers

Failure to comply will result in being removed with fines applied

The short-term RV Overflow Area is monitored by a volunteer caretaker appointed by the Town during peak season. Rangers and Town Officers are authorised to issue immediate move-on directions or infringements for non-compliance to the above conditions of use. 

RV DUMP POINT

PLEASE NOTE: There is NO CAMPING IN THIS AREA. All camping must be within the RV Overflow Area.

CONDITIONS OF USE: 

  • Liquids from RV grey and black water tanks only
  • No items permitted that are not approved for disposal to sewer including: Non-flushable wipes, solid waste or foreign object
  • Disposal is to be directly into the dump point and any wash down must be directed into the dump point
  • If failure occurs, please call 08 9158 9300
  • There is an alternative dump point located at Spoilbank Marina - please see directions here

    Vehicle non-compliant or wish to stay in Port Hedland longer?

    If your vehicle does not comply, or you would like to stay longer, caravan parks are located:

    • Discovery Parks, 2 Taylor Street, Port Hedland
    • Black Rock Caravan Park, 2115 North Circular Road, South Hedland
    • Port Hedland Gold Club, Great Northern Highway, South Hedland 

    Require an exemption due to exceptional circumstances?

    While the Town of Port Hedland RV Overflow Facility allows stays for up to 72 hours, we recognise that sometimes travel plans don't go as expected.

    To ensure your safety and well-being, we offer exemptions for extended stays under exceptional circumstances. 

    Exemptions may be considered for the following reasons: 

    • Medical emergencies
    • Health and safety concerns
    • Mechanical breakdowns
    • Natural disasters
    • Weather conditions 

    Each request will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. 

    RV Overflow Program 2024

    Key data was gathered during the Town's 2024 RV Overflow program, with data collected from 646 online surveys from visitors who stayed at the facility in the tourism season from May-October.

    Here is a snapshot of the survey results:

    RV Overflow camping area an economic boon for Hedland

    23 January. 2025

    Visitors to the Town of Port Hedland RV overflow camping area injected an estimated $3.37 million into the Hedland economy in 2024, survey data shows.

    That is a 20% increase on the $2.82 million spent during the peak tourist season from May to October in 2023.

    The data shows 4661 vehicles stayed at the overflow area in 2024, an increase of 941 vehicles from the previous tourist season.

    Mayor Peter Carter said the figures showed the importance of the RV overflow area in McGregor Street, Port Hedland, which was accessible to self-contained RV and caravan travellers.

    “Hedland is so much more than just a place to stop for fuel on your way somewhere else,” he said.

    “The figures show the RV overflow is an important facility and the economic benefits it provides for local businesses are huge.”

    The RV overflow has proven to attract visitors to the region, with 64% of guests saying the camping facility influenced their decision to stop in Hedland. In addition, having the facility open year-round allows Port Hedland to maintain its status as an RV Friendly Town.

    The Town received 646 survey responses from visitors who stayed at the facility, with figures showing:

    • The average length of stay was 2.2 nights;
    • The average spend per travel party was $723;
    • 62% were first-time visitors to Port Hedland;
    • 64% said the free camping facility influenced their decision to stop in Hedland; and
    • Most visitors were from Queensland (23%), WA (22%), New South Wales (19%) and Victoria (18%). 

    RV Overflow visitor survey 2023