Local’s Guide to Oman’s Best Wild Campsites - with Coordinates and Top Tips
Camping in Oman - The Basics
TO NOTE - the places marked on the map are the general locations - check the coordinates provided under each section, for exact campsite suggestions.
Wild camping is legal across Oman and a very popular weekend pastime for Omanis and expats alike.
There are some guidelines to follow to ensure you have a safe trip.
- Do not camp in protected environments. The immediate area around the turtle reserve at Ras al Jinz prohibits camping, but I would avoid camping all along that stretch of coast, to avoid damaging the turtle nesting grounds unintentionally. Landing, and camping, on the Daymaniyat Islands outside of officially permitted months (November – April), is also prohibited.
- Avoid camping near to any dwelling, and away from villages. Never camp in wadis, no matter how predictable you think the weather seems. Rain further up the mountain may not be visible down in the wadi, and yet can cause sudden, and significant, flash flooding. Sadly, every year people die whilst camping in wadis in Oman.
- If you’re planning to camp on or near the beach, be sure to check the tides. Once there look for signs of the high water mark and camp a few metres back – no one wants to wake up soggy!
