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Camping near Launceston.
15 places within 40 km of Launceston, TAS, from open data and government lists.
There are 15 places to camp or stop within 40 km of Launceston: 5 caravan parks, 8 campsites and 2 rest areas or other stops. The nearest campsite or caravan park on record is BIG4 Launceston Holiday Park, 2.6 km from the centre. 3 are recorded as free and 7 as paid. Details come from OpenStreetMap, each dated and labelled.
Open data and government lists, each place dated and labelled by its source. Checked in person by Trek Eleven: 0 of 15. A place on this page is a suggestion until someone has been there. How we check.
At a glance
| Type | Places | Recorded as free | Toilets recorded | Drinking water recorded | Dump point recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caravan parks | 5 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Campsites | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Rest areas and other stops | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| All 15 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 3 |
3 record no fee, 7 record a fee, and 5 do not say. Recorded as free is what a list says: it is not a promise that camping is allowed, so read the signs and the land manager's rules. Free camping in Tasmania: the official rules.
| Type | Mapped | Nearest to the centre |
|---|---|---|
| Dump points | 5 | 4.0 km |
| Drinking water | 20 | 0.2 km |
| Toilets | 83 | 0.2 km |
| Showers | 5 | 1.9 km |
Where people camp near Launceston
Camping around Launceston is in Tasmania's national parks, run by the Parks and Wildlife Service.
- Narawntapu National Park: campsites at Springlawn, Bakers Point, Koybaa and the Horse Yards, plus West Head and Badger Beach, which have no drinking water.
- Freycinet National Park: beachfront camping at Richardsons Beach, Honeymoon Bay and Ranger Creek, plus Friendly Beaches.
- Mount William National Park: six designated campsites, including Deep Creek near Eddystone Point.
When to go
At Launceston Airport, January averages a top of 25.2°C and a low of 11.1°C, while July is 11.9°C and 2.2°C. August is the wettest month at about 73 mm and February the driest at about 29 mm (Bureau of Meteorology, record from 2004). Seasonal campfire bans started on 26 October 2026 in parts of Tasmania, so summer trips often need a fuel stove.
Good to know
- A valid parks pass is needed for every national park. A daily pass is $49.15 per vehicle, and a holiday pass covering up to two months is $98.35.
- Campfires are allowed only in designated fireplaces at designated campgrounds, and never during a seasonal ban. Check the campfire ban map on the Parks and Wildlife alerts page before you light one.
- At Narawntapu, after-hours self-registration needs cash. Bring your own firewood and water.
Planning questions about camping near Launceston
Do I need a parks pass to camp?
Yes. A valid pass is required to enter Tasmania's national parks, in addition to camping fees.
Can I have a campfire?
Only in designated fireplaces, and not during seasonal bans, which began on 26 October 2026 in parts of Tasmania.
Is there drinking water at Narawntapu?
At some sites, but it is untreated and needs boiling. West Head and Badger Beach have none.
Where do I pay at Narawntapu?
At the Springlawn Visitor Centre, or by cash self-registration after hours.
Sources for the notes on Launceston
These notes come from the official pages below, written up in our own words. We read each page on 29 October 2026; each source shows its own date. Rules, fees and conditions change, so open the page itself before you rely on it. Trek Eleven has not visited the places named in these notes.
- Narawntapu National ParkParks and Wildlife Service Tasmania. Checked . The page shows a last modified date of 22 December 2022.
- Freycinet National ParkParks and Wildlife Service Tasmania. Checked . The page shows a last modified date of 23 July 2025.
- Mount William National ParkParks and Wildlife Service Tasmania. Checked . The page shows a last modified date of 14 April 2022.
- Park passes and entry feesParks and Wildlife Service Tasmania. Checked . The page shows a last modified date of 1 July 2026.
- Climate statistics for Launceston AirportBureau of Meteorology. Checked . The page shows no date.
- Campfire BanCity of Launceston. Checked . The page shows no date.
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Coastline (simplified): Natural Earth. © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Distances are straight-line from the centre of Launceston, not driving distances. Every fact comes from the source record. Where a fact is missing, we leave it out.
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Caravan parks and campsites
Campsites and caravan parks you can drive to. Sources in this group: OpenStreetMap, each dated on its entry.
BIG4 Launceston Holiday Park
- Fee Recorded as paid
- Toilets Yes
- Drinking water Yes
- Showers Yes
- Power Yes
- Dump point Yes
- Caravans allowed Yes
- Tents allowed Yes
OpenStreetMap record last edited 30 March 2026. View on OpenStreetMap.
Old Mac's Caravan and Motorhome Farm Stay
- Guests only
- Fee Recorded as paid
- Toilets Yes
- Drinking water Yes
- Showers No
- Dump point Yes
- Dogs allowed Yes
- Caravans allowed Yes
- Tents allowed No
OpenStreetMap record last edited 17 March 2024. View on OpenStreetMap.
Discovery Holiday Parks – Hadspen
- Fee Recorded as paid
- Toilets Yes
- Drinking water Yes
- Showers Yes
- Power Yes
- Dump point Yes
OpenStreetMap record last edited 8 April 2026. View on OpenStreetMap.
Launceston Holiday Park
- Fee Recorded as paid
- Toilets Yes
- Showers Yes
- Caravans allowed Yes
- Tents allowed Yes
OpenStreetMap record last edited 11 December 2025. View on OpenStreetMap.
Longford Riverside Caravan Park
- Fee Recorded as paid
- Toilets Yes
- Showers Yes
- Caravans allowed Yes
- Tents allowed Yes
OpenStreetMap record last edited 13 February 2019. View on OpenStreetMap.
Hagley RV Farm Stay
- Fee Recorded as paid
- Caravans allowed Yes
OpenStreetMap record last edited 2 February 2025. View on OpenStreetMap.
Bishopsbourne Rv Stop
OpenStreetMap record last edited 3 July 2012. View on OpenStreetMap.
Lilydale Falls Camping Area
- Fee Recorded as free
OpenStreetMap record last edited 21 November 2023. View on OpenStreetMap.
Myrtle Park Recreation Ground
- Fee Recorded as paid
- Toilets Yes
- Showers Yes
- Dogs allowed Yes
- Caravans allowed Yes
- Tents allowed Yes
OpenStreetMap record last edited 17 January 2022. View on OpenStreetMap.
Paper Beach Reserve
OpenStreetMap record last edited 11 October 2026. View on OpenStreetMap.
Riverside Park
- Fee Recorded as free
OpenStreetMap record last edited 4 June 2026. View on OpenStreetMap.
Old Liffey School
- Guests only
- Fee Recorded as free
- Toilets Yes
- Caravans allowed Yes
- Tents allowed Yes
OpenStreetMap record last edited 25 September 2026. View on OpenStreetMap.
Beaconsfield Showground
OpenStreetMap record last edited 16 May 2017. View on OpenStreetMap.
Rest areas and other stops
Rest areas, roadhouses and other stopping places. A rest area is often day-use only, so read the signs. Sources in this group: OpenStreetMap, each dated on its entry.
Falls Park Rest Area
- Toilets Yes
- Drinking water No
- Showers No
- Caravans allowed Yes
- Tents allowed No
Operator listed as Northern Midlands Council. OpenStreetMap record last edited 18 March 2024. View on OpenStreetMap.
Hagley Rest Area
OpenStreetMap record last edited 18 January 2012. View on OpenStreetMap.
Questions about camping near Launceston
Are any places near Launceston recorded as free?
3 of the 15 places within 40 km are recorded as free and 7 as paid. The other 5 do not say. Recorded as free is what a list says, not a promise that camping is allowed there. Free camping in Tasmania: the official rules.
Where is the nearest dump point to Launceston?
The nearest dump point on record is 4.0 km from the centre of Launceston, in OpenStreetMap (last edited March 2024). 5 are mapped within 40 km. Check that it is open, and who may use it, before you drive there.
Are there caravan parks near Launceston?
Yes. 5 are on record within 40 km, and the nearest is BIG4 Launceston Holiday Park, 2.6 km from the centre. Ask the park about powered sites and vans before you book.
Can I camp with a dog near Launceston?
2 places record that dogs are allowed and 0 that they are not. The other 13 do not say. National parks and many reserves do not allow dogs, so check the land manager's rules first.
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Check before you go
Roads, fire bans, park closures and weather change quickly. The official warnings in the app can be late, and this website does not show them. Check these official sources before you travel.
- Tasmania Police community alertsRoad closures and incidents
- TasALERTFire and emergency warnings
- Tasmania Parks alertsPark closures and alerts
- Bureau of Meteorology warningsStorms, floods and fire weather
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