The National West Coast Tourist Recreation Area is in the Erongo Region of Namibia. It is on the Atlantic coast between the Namib-Naukluft National Park in the south and the Skeleton Coast National Park in the north. From south to north it extends from around Walvis Bay to the mouth of the Ugab River The settlements of Wlotzkasbaken and Henties Bay are situated within the park.
You need a permit to enter the park as soon as you leave the settlements or the C or D roads in the park. You can buy it only at a Ministry of Environment and Tourism office. There are offices in Windhoek (corner of Bismarck Street and Sam Nujoma Avenue) and Swakopmund (Uhland Street).
;Entrance fee It costs 80 N$ per person (Namibians 10-30 N$, depending on the destination, neighboring countries' residents 60 N$), children under 16 free, and 10 N$ per car to enter the park (Mar 2020).
;Camping fee If you stay over at one of the government camp sites you also need a permit. Prices are higher than on private camp sites.
;Angling fee To catch fish in the Atlantic you need a fishing permit (N$ 50 pppd), even if you catch-and-release.