Camping Black River
The camping area at Black River near Smithton Tasmania is located some 2 kilometres west of Peggs Beach camping area. This is an excellent camping site with a large number of secluded, grassed, and sheltered camping spots. There is a camper self-registration system in operation at Black River Campground. The Black River camping area is located 15 minutes west of Hellyer Beach, Black River is accessed through Peggs Beach camping area on the eastern side of the river. There is a lot of birdlife in this area, and also lots of native Tasmania wildlife. These secluded sites are located in coastal vegetation next to the Black River estuary. Smithton is located in the far North-West of Tasmania. There is safe swimming at nearby Brickmakers Beach and a boat ramp also close by where you can launch your boat into Black River. This is a 200+ hectare conservation area located between Stanley and Rocky Cape National Park – see also: Camping Rocky Cape This conservation area includes beachfront and coastal vegetation and the beautiful Peggs Beach. Camping is available at the Peggs Beach Campsite end or beside the estuary, and with 4WD boat-launching areas at both camping sites – fishing is very popular at this camping location. Fees are AUD $13 for 2 persons, children under
- State or Territory Tasmania
- Region North West Coast
- Town Smithton
- Campground Name Black River Campground
- Phone (03) 6452 4998
- Dogs Allowed Yes
- Website Visit Website
- Maximum Stay 1-month
- Bookings Taken No
- National Park No
- Suitable Big Rigs Yes
- Tent Only Camping?
No
- 4WD Only Camping? No