Dampiers Landing / Sammys Well Campground, Dirk Hartog Island National Park, WA

Dampiers Landing / Sammys Well Campground is located in Dirk Hartog Island National Park, making it the perfect destination for a snorkelling and diving holiday.

It is at the north-east of the island, approximately a three-hour drive from the barge transfer drop-off. A single site that can accommodate a maximum of three vehicles, but is not recommended for trailers. There are no facilities.

William Dampier came ashore here in August 1699, describing the vegetation and making the first scientific collection of Australian plants. He also named Shark Bay and 300 years later, a plaque was erected at this site in his honour.

Visitors can enjoy the beautiful coral of the Shark Bay Marine Park, as well as a number of reef fish including coral trout, blue-lined emperor and scribbled angelfish.

The campground is one of six designated campgrounds in the area.

Accessible only by four-wheel drive (4WD), it has no facilities and is essentially a wilderness camping experience, so please look after the island, take your rubbish with you and it will still be in good condition the next time you visit.

Campfires are not permitted.

Campers are advised to bring enough drinking water for the duration of their stay.