Camping Little Swanport

Little Swanport campground, in the Little Swanport Conservation area, is only small, and located at the northern end of the bridge that crosses the Little Swanport River, on the banks of the little Swanport River on the Tasman Highway North of the small East Coast towns of Triabunna and Orford, and south of Swansea. The Little Swanport camping area is suitable for tent camping on the banks of the river – you will need to carry your camping equipment from the small car park that is located next tot he Highway. It is also possible to camp overnight in self-contained smaller vehicles (campervans and smaller motorhomes) however please be aware that it is suitable only for 2-3 smaller vehicles. There are no facilities at Little Swanport camping area, no toilets, no water and no rubbish bins. Call campers will need to be fully self-sufficient. The Little Swanport camping area is a popular day-use area for people who fish from the banks of the Little Swanport River, or who simply enjoy the area for a picnic. Please note that swimming is not recommended due to bacteria levels in the water. Little Swanport is a small settlement, located north of the popular East Coast fishing and holiday town of Orford. Orford is a small coastal town situated on the east coast of Tasmania, app. 75 kilometres north-east of Hobart. As at the 2006 census, Orford had a population of less than 600 permanent residents. See also: Camping Mayfield Beach: Camping Friendly Beaches: