Best Campsites in Tasmania: Over 100 Camping Spots + Free Map

Last updated: September 2026

Are you planning a camping trip through Tasmania? You’re in for a treat! The campsites in Tasmania are absolutely mind-blowing. You’ll find yourself camping in the middle of nowhere, with no soul in sight. Imagine setting up camp next to Tasmania’s beautiful lakes or iconic rivers, or watching the sunset over the western coast with the sound of crashing waves. This is camping at its purest. Welcome to Tasmania!

When planning your trip, finding the right campgrounds can be overwhelming. With hundreds of free camps available at some of the most beautiful locations, you might not know where to start. Trust us, we’ve been there.

We spent ten weeks in Tasmania and stayed at more than forty campgrounds, mostly free and sometimes low cost. Below are our ten favourites, in order, with what each one actually costs and what you need to get in. After that, you’ll find over 100 more camps organised by region, so you can build a route rather than a wishlist.

➤ If you’re heading to Tasmania, start with our complete guide to Camping Tasmania, which includes information on park passes, fees, the ferry, and when to go.

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Our top 10 Campsites in Tasmania

→ All ten are unpowered. Bring your own water, take your rubbish with you and carry cash for the self-registration boxes.

The 10 Best campsites in Tasmania

We have counted these down from ten, so let’s dive in.

10: Tungatinah Lagoon Campground

Tungatinah Lagoon is a beautiful free camp with views stretching over the calm waters of Lake Binney. There are quite a few free camps around Lake Binney and Brady’s lake, but we loved this one the most. This free camp is a great place to go fishing, or just relax in your hammock while the sun sets over the lagoon. 

9: The Neck Reserve Camping Area – Bruny Island

Located on Bruny Island, The Neck Reserve Campground is a central spot to explore both the north and south of the island, including South Bruny National Park. The campground offers spacious sites with easy access to the beach.

One of the highlights of staying here is the nearby Truganini Lookout, which overlooks the long, narrow stretch that connects the North and South parts of the island. You’ll need to climb over 200 steps, but the view is so worth it. A great tip we can offer is to visit this place at sunrise. You’ll have to get up early, but it’s worth it to beat the crowds and have this place to yourself. And it’s only a 5-minute drive from the campground. No excuses.

➤ If you’re heading to Bruny Island, check out our complete Bruny Island camping guide.

8: Fortescue Bay Campground – Mill Creek

Fortescue Bay is one of Tasmania’s hidden gems. It’s a low-cost campground located on the Tasman Peninsula in southern Tasmania. It’s fair to say that this is national park camping at its finest. There are two campgrounds to choose from at Fortescue Bay in Tasman National Park. We stayed at Mill Creek Campground, which is perfect for camper trailers as it offers larger sites, but there’s also a second one called Banksia. 

Fortescue Bay Mill Creek Campground is a beautiful campground nestled by the beach, with easy access to the Cape Hauy Trailhead (one of the famous multi-day Three Capes Track). This hike is rated one of the 60 best walks in Tasmania, and we highly recommend this 4-hour return hike. It is challenging in some parts, but it’s one of the best hikes we’ve ever done.

While you’re on the peninsula, go to Port Arthur. The world Heritage convict site is a must and the ticket covers two days plus a harbour tour.

➤ More on the area in our Tasman Peninsula guide.

7: Petal Point Village Green

This free camp was absolutely stunning. Petal Point Village Green is located on the far northeast coast of Tasmania, with lots of grassy spaces. This free camp offers breathtaking ocean views straight out over Ringarooma Bay.

The one downside is the wind. We were very lucky to arrive here on a quiet day with no wind, and were able to take our SUP out on glassy water; we could go for a swim and just enjoy this beautiful place.

We would highly recommend checking the wind before heading to this place. It’s quite the drive to get there, so make sure you can enjoy this place to the fullest.

→ Little Musselroe Bay and the Little Blue Lake are both nearby and both worth the detour.

6: Granville Harbour

Camping on the West Coast of Tasmania means epic sunsets and wild ocean views. You can watch the sunset over the ocean while cooking dinner and hear the wild ocean just metres away from your campsite. At Granville Harbour, you’ll find plenty of secluded and spacious spots where you can set up camp.

The best spots can be found when you take the 4WD track to 4 Mile Beach. There are no amenities next to this track, so make sure you’re fully self-contained and take all rubbish with you.

It is a rough, remote corner of the state, and it feels like it. If you have the right vehicle, it’s one of the great free camps in Australia.

5: Mersey Forest

Mersey Forest is for the true wilderness seeker. The free camps along Mersey Forest Road are tucked away deep in the woods, beside a series of quiet hydro lakes, such as Lake Parangana and Lake Rowallan. This is one of our favourite campsites in Tasmania.

It’s very quiet, with no soul in sight, and you’ll feel like you’re the only person on earth. It is everything you expect from camping in Tasmania. But I must be honest, it was a bit too quiet at night, making it a bit scary for the first time ever.

Nearby, you’ll find the incredible hike-in national park ‘Walls of Jerusalem’. A stunning National Park located in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. You can only do multi-day walks in this National Park, so make sure you come prepared for at least 3 days. If you’re up for an adventure, this is the place to be.

4: Swimcart Beach Campground

Beachfront free camping with million-dollar views. Say no more! This was probably the most beautiful beachside campsite we’ve ever experienced. It can get very busy, and we weren’t too lucky finding a great spot. If you’re lucky enough to secure a good spot, you may never want to leave.

Besides Swimcart Beach, you can also camp at Cosy Corner North, Cosy Corner South, and Jeanneret Beach, which are along the same stretch with similar views.

The Bay of Fires itself – orange lichen on white granite against turquoise water – starts right here and runs north. There are walks, empty beaches, and good fishing the whole way up.

→ Worth knowing about the Parks Pass: the southern section, reached via Binalong Bay Road, is within the Bay of Fires Conservation Area and does not require one. The northern end, from the mouth of the Ansons River up to larapuna/Eddystone Point, is inside Mount William National Park and needs a Parks Pass.

Dogs on a lead are allowed at most Bay of Fires campgrounds, but not at Jeannerret Beach, and seasonal restrictions apply.

3: Lime Bay Campground

This campground is located in the north-west tip of the Tasman Peninsula. Lime Bay is the perfect mix of relaxation, exploring and history. This campsite is perfect for swimming, kayaking or SUPping, fishing and hiking. You can walk to Lagoon Beach, a gorgeous, quiet beach that’s only accessible via walking tracks starting at Lime Bay State Reserve (approximately 45 minutes one way)

On your way to this campground, we recommend stopping at the Coal Mine Historic Site, a World Heritage site where you can take self-guided walks and explore the history of the convict era.

→ Two practical notes: The last 6.5 km in is unsealed, and there’s one road in and out. Check the fire danger rating before you set up.

2: Jetty Beach Campground Bruny Island

Jetty Beach Campground is tucked away on Bruny Island’s southern tip and is one of the most beautiful campgrounds in Tasmania. Even though it’s 2WD accessible, it feels like you’ve entered a remote area. Jetty Beach camping area has direct access to a sheltered bay. The perfect spot to launch your boat, kayak or SUP or go for a nice dip.

There are also two walks that you can do while staying here.

• The Luggaboine Circuit: an easy 2.5 hours and takes you to a secluded beach.
• The Labillardiere Peninsula Circuit: a bigger hike, 5.5 to 6.5 hours, and takes you into the remote corners of the island.

You can also visit the famous Bruny Island Lighthouse when you’re staying at Jetty Beach Campground. It’s only a 5-minute drive from the campground to Cape Bruny Lighthouse. It was built in 1838, and it’s the southernmost lighthouse you can visit in Australia.

1: Cloudy Corner Campground

Our absolute favourite spot in Tasmania!

Located on Bruny Island and at the far end of Cloudy Bay, you’ll find Cloudy Corner Campground. This campground is only accessible with a 4WD, as you’ll have to drive on the beach at low tide for about 3 kilometres.

You’ll arrive at a spacious campground with lots of secluded spots to set up camp, some of them with views over the calm waters of Cloudy Bay. It’s a great spot to go SUPping or kayaking, fishing and to launch your boat. Cloudy Bay is also known for its amazing surf, but the best surf spot is located at the start of Cloudy Bay, which you can only reach on a low tide while camping at Cloudy Corner Campground. 

You’ll see lots of wildlife at Cloudy Corner Campground. The local wallabies are curious and love campers. We had some wallaby food left, which has made us very popular with lots of local wildlife around Tasmania, and also with the local wallaby at Cloudy Corner Campground. 

➤ If you’re heading to Bruny Island, check out our complete Bruny Island camping guide.

Over 100 more Tasmanian Campsites, by region

Our top 10 are the ones we would go back to. But ten campgrounds is not a road trip, and one of the questions we get most is simply: what else is out there near where I’ll be?

So here’s the long version: over 100 more drive-in campgrounds, organised by region, to help you plan your route. Everything below is drive-in: some of them are where we stayed ourselves, some of them we pinned, and some we have said no to. Everything else is listed as reference, not a personal recommendation.

East Coast

The most popular region, and the bet free beachfront camping in the state

➤ Our full guide to camping on the East Coast of Tasmania has the details on more of these camps.

North East

The most underrated corner of Tasmania. Waterhouse Conservation Area alone has nine or ten free camping areas, and hardly anyone there.

→ Mount William is the one to prioritise. The forester kangaroos come out onto the grass at dusk, and it is one of the best wildlife viewing spots on the east side of the island.

West Coast

Free camping, hydro lakes, and the Western Explorer. Wet, windy, remote, and the best driving in Tasmania.

➤ Our West Coast Tasmania Camping guide and our 7-day West Coast Itinerary both go into this region properly.

North West and the Tarkine

The forgotten corner, and the one with the most free camping per kilometre anywhere in the state. Almost nobody writes about camping in the north west, which is exactly why you should go.

→ Fuel up at Smithton. It is the last full service before the Western Explorer, and there is no fuel for around 100 kilometres until Corinna, which is limited and expensive.

Tasman Peninsula and the south east

Bruny Island

Four campgrounds, three of ours in the top ten, and the cheapest national park camping in Tasmania at $10 per night.

➤ If you’re heading to Bruny Island, check out our complete Bruny Island camping guide.

Central highlands and the lakes

Cold, quiet and full of trout. This is where you go when the coast is blowing.

The far south and the southwest

The end of the road, in the best possible way.

Cockle Creek is a fuel stove-only area; no fires at any time, and dogs are not permitted once you cross the bridge into Southwest National Park. The maximum stay is four weeks. Fill up at Dover because it is the last full-service station, and it’s 55 km each way.

North, Tamar and the Midlands

Not very scenic, but free, flat and close to shops.

Narawntapu is worth going out of your way for. People call it the Serengeti of Tasmania, and it earns it. Wombats grazing on the lawn at dusk, in numbers, every night.

Best campsites in Tasmania’s national parks

National Park camping is the best value on the island. $13 per night for two people on an unpowered site; $16 per night on a powered site (where available), plus a parks pass.

Book your parks pass online before you arrive at https://passes.parks.tas.gov.au/

Best Beach camping in Tasmania

This is what most people come for, and Tasmania delivers better than anywhere else in the country, Our picks are:

A little note on what “beach camping” means in Tasmania: you are camping behind the dunes, not on the sand.

Powered sites and caravan parks

Powered sites are rarer here than most people expect, so it’s worth planning for. You can book caravan parks, cabins or other accommodation here.

In national parks: only Freycinet has powered sites at $16 for two people . Every camp in our top ten is unpowered.

Outside the national parks, every town of any size has a caravan park, and powered sites with showers and a laundry cost roughly $35 to $60 per night.

TIPS about Campsites in Tasmania

We also have a few other tips when it comes to free or low-cost camping in Tasmania that we would like to share with you before you start planning your own Tassie road trip:

• Carry cash and coins: Self-registration boxes don’t always take cards.
• Be fully self-contained: Most f the best spots have a toilet and nothing else.
• Arrive early at the free camps.
• Bring all your water.
• Take your rubbish with you.
• Check the wind forecast, not just the rain.
• Check the fire rating danger.
• Slow down at dusk.
• Always bring a SURVIVAL first aid kit. Get 10% off selected collections when using the code BUSHANDBAY at checkout.

➤ If you’re still working out the order to do all this in our week-long Tasmania Road Trip, put these campsites into a route that actually flows.

Useful links:

We have listed below a few useful links that will be helpful for you to plan the ultimate camping road trip around Tasmania.

• Tasmania National Parks Pass: https://passes.parks.tas.gov.au/
• Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania Campgrounds: https://parks.tas.gov.au/
• Fire danger ratings and total fire bans: https://www.fire.tas.gov.au/
• Our full guide to Camping in Tasmania: passes, fees, the ferry and when to go.
• A complete 7-day Tasmania Itinerary

Tasmania Camping Map

Every campground on this page is pinned, plus more! All national park campgrounds, with their fees, caravan parks, fuel stops, supplies and transport.

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