Freedom camping

Bay of Fires free camping

St Helens, Tasmania

Eight free beachside campgrounds, no booking needed, fill fast in summer.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book

Policemans Point, Grants Lagoon, Jeanneret Beach, Swimcart Beach, Cosy Corner north and south, Seatons Cove and Sloop Reef are free first-come campgrounds along the coast. Maximum stay is four weeks, with hybrid or pit toilets at most. Arrive early in summer.

Good to know

  • Free, no booking
  • Fuel stove backup advised
  • Dogs on leads except Jeanneret Beach
  • Max 4 weeks
Best time
Spring to autumn
Open
All year
Getting there
Gravel roads in places, fine for 2WD.
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Toilets

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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