Authorities have warned they may clear the gas hub protest camps north of Broome over concerns for protesters' safety during the cyclone season.

The two camps were established on the road to James Price Point almost six months ago in protest against plans to build a $30 billion gas plant there.

There have been scuffles with police and more than 40 arrests at the camps during a series of road blockades.

The District Police Superintendent Mick Sutherland says police and FESA visited the campers last week to make clear how vulnerable they would be in a cyclone.

"I have grave concerns for anyone that's in that area during a cyclone, and I think they're putting themselves at risk but not just putting themselves at risk but also emergency staff," he said.

"I'm very concerned that I'd have to put volunteers at risk when these people themselves could minimise their risks."

The protesters, including Dale Jones who has been living there since August, are refusing to move.

She says they are fully aware of the cyclone risk and are ready to pack up and evacuate at short notice.

"I think they underestimate the intelligence of everybody involved in the campaign and we don't wish to put anyone at risk in any way," she said.

"With any cyclone you get 24 to 48 hours notice, pulling down what remains of the camp at the moment, that would be maybe three hours work."

Opposing views

Ms Jones says the camps are well set up.

"We have solar power so we have lights at night and a freezer, and we have bush toilets over the roads," she said.

"We're quite well set up here, and there are a lot of people ready to stay."

A network of rugs and gazebos have been erected to shelter the campers as they keep watch of the dirt track to James Price Point, the site ear-marked by the State Government.

So far, the campers have ignored requests by police and the local shire to dismantle their tents, and leave the area.

But, Dale Jones says protesters have made some preparations.

"Before, all around this intersection we had banners and posters and signs all saying what we are here about, protesting against the gas to save James Price Point, and they've all been removed for safety reasons in preparation for the Wet Season," she said.

Superintendent Sutherland says he has grave concerns for the protesters.

"If they heed the warnings and come back into Broome, then things will be ok," he said.

Ms Jones say police are being melodramatic and they'll have enough warning of a cyclone to pack up their gear and evacuate.

Police and the Fire and Emergency Services Authority says with patchy mobile phone coverage and torrential rains turning the road to mud, there will be no guarantee of their safety.

Legality

The cyclone threat is raising questions about the legality of the camps.

The Department of State Development is overseeing the gas hub project and it's deputy director general, Gail McGowan, has confirmed the camps are illegal.

"Certainly, establishing permanent facilities is clearly prohibited under the legislation," she said.

For the first time the Government is considering forcing the campers out.

Ms McGowan says the next steps are being considered.

"The relevant government agencies are working together on the issue, certainly with a mind to the cyclone season approaching, and also considering the impact on other resources, and looking at whether any addition action is needed," she said.

Opposition Leader Eric Ripper says the campers need to be convinced to move closer to town.

"Obviously the protesters would feel that safety reasons are being used as an excuse to close down the protest," he said.

"Here's the answer: the police and protesters should negotiate to find a safer spot for the protest camps.

"The benefit of negotiation would be that the protesters' right to protest would be retained but police fears about their duty of care and the safety of the protesters, would be dealt with."

Dale Jones says forcefully removing the group would backfire badly.

"It would probably galvanise everyone and instil the campaign with a new energy, so they've got to really question how it would go down if they were to attempt to bring the camps down all together," she said.

The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting this season's first cyclone to form before Christmas.