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Camping Trout Fishing Tasmania

Camping trout creek reserve upper Scamander, free campground perfect fishing spot right on the banks of the Scamander River and suitable for tent camping, smaller motorhomes, campervans and camper trailers. There are non-powered sites only, fire pots and pit toilets but no other facilities. You must carry your own firewood and fresh water. Dogs are OK if kept under control at all times. The free camping area Trout Creek in the Upper Scamander Reserve is a hidden gem, this beautiful campground takes a bit of effort in getting to but is worth it. This campsite isn’t well-suited to really big rigs, the road to Trout Creek Reserve is mostly gravel and is narrow in parts, quite steep in other parts and very rough in sections. Once at the Trout Creek Reserve campground, you can camp right next to the Scamander River, and even fish from your campsite. There are toilets at the Trout Creek Reserve, Upper Scamander and firepots for cooking and keeping warm. You will need to carry your own firewood, fresh water and all provisions. The river is perfectly suited to kayaking and canoeing. The campsite isn’t all that big, but there is a decent amount of room and it is unlikely the Trout Creek camping area Upper Scamander would ever be full other than over the Christmas New Year and Easter holiday periods. In addition to camping next to the river, you can camp a little distance away on well-grassed grounds, that offer increased shelter and are closer to the toilets. This area is perfect for tent-based camping. The campsite is very popular during holiday periods over Christmas and on weekends during summer months. The Trout Creek Reserve campground, Upper Scamander is located 15 km West of Scamander and is signposted off the A4 near the small settlement of Beaumaris. The campsite is pet-friendly, has pit toilets, good shade, and has firepots on site for cooking and keeping warm. Access to Trout Creek campsite is via Upper Scamander Road, Eastern Creek Road and Trout Road. See also: Camping Douglas Apsley: Camping Friendly Beaches: Camping Little Beach: Camping Chain of Lagoons: Camping Shelly Point: Camping Dianas Basin:

The Bay Of Fires is a world-renowned, spectacular region of Tasmania north of the small coastal town of St. Helens on Tasmania’s far north-east coast. At Bay Of Fires, you will find pristine white sandy beaches, sparkling blue water and granite tinged with orange lichen. Cosy Corner North is one of a number of popular camping sites at Bay Of Fires with many camping areas immediately nearby and to the south. Cosy Corner North is best accessed off The Gardens Road, app. 5.5ks along Binalong Bay Road. This spot is suitable for larger caravans, campervans, motorhomes and other big rigs. At Cosy Corner North you will find camping suitable for campervans and motorhomes. The camping locations are easily accessed by turning off Binalong Bay Road, where you will only travel app. 200 metres. Please note you must carry your own drinking water and firewood. Dogs are OK, but must be kept on leads and under control at all times – a ranger patrols the camping areas Bay Of Fires. There are excellent pit toilets at Cosy Corner North campground. Long walks on the beach, and beach fishing, are popular activities at Cosy Corner North.

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Camping Dee Lagoon, this waterway is popular with trout fishermen to fish for wild brown and rainbow trout. Access to Dee Lagoon is from the Lyell Highway (A10), take the Osterley turn off at Bradys Lake app. 140 kilometres north-west of Hobart Alternatively, if travelling to Dee Lagoon from the south of Tasmania, travel on the A10 north of Ouse and turn off on the C176 through Strickland then the C173 past Dee Lagoon. From Northern Tasmania, turn off the A10 on to the C173 at Bronte Lagoon. Camping at Dee Lagoon is very basic bush camping, and there are no facilities. There are a few options to choose from on the Dee Lagoon foreshore. Make sure you are fully self-sufficient; carry your own fresh drinking water, firewood and warm clothing. When camping at Dee Lagoon, it is recommended you carry a chemical or portable toilet. The fishing season at Dee Lagoon runs from the Saturday nearest to the 1st October to the Sunday nearest the 31st May each year. Both fly fishing and artificial lures are allowed in Dee Lagoon.  Dee Lagoon Fishing

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Arthur River is a small township in the northern part of the West Coast of Tasmania, Australia, and is well known for the Arthur River Cruise and Tarkine Wilderness. At the 2006 census, Arthur River and the surrounding area had a permanent population of just 120 people. The Peppermint Campsite is signposted along the Arthur River Road near the Ranger’s Station and is close to the Manuka Campground and Prickly Wattle campground. Peppermint offers limited access for campervans, motorhomes and caravans, but is perfectly suited to tent camping. We recommend that if camping in a bigger rig, that you first try the much bigger Manuka Campground. Also in this area is the Nelson Bay Campsite that is located just out of the Arthur River community. Peppermint features excellent secluded sites; there is river water (water must be boiled) and pit toilets. Fire drums are provided. Watersports are popular at Arthur River including sailboarding, surfing, snorkelling, canoeing, fishing (saltwater and freshwater), beach combing and river cruises. There are also bush walks, ecotours and 4WD tours. If you prefer, simply relax and see native Tasmanian wildlife including Tasmanian Devils, wallabies, wombats, sea eagles and a variety of native birds. You can also visit the Tarkine wilderness, explore remote coastline in the path of the roaring 40s at places like Couta Rocks and Temma. The Arthur River Cruise is recommended when staying in this area. This campsite in Arthur River has a barbeque, sites are on the small side but large rigs can find a camping spot at the neighbouring campgrounds of Manuka or Prickly Wattle. You must carry your own drinking water, or boil the water supplied before drinking for at least 3 minutes. You can use collected driftwood for campfires, or branches that have fallen off trees. There is a ranger station at this location, and the Arthur River store where you can buy petrol, food and grab a coffee is immediately opposite the Peppermint Campground Arthur River. Dogs are OK, but must be kept fully under control at all times and on a lead. Campsites are from $13 per night for 2 persons for an unpowered site – please note there are no powered sites at Peppermint Campground.

Camping Dora Point, Bay of Fires, Binalong Bay St Helens Tasmania free campground, stay for up to 4-weeks, dogs OK on leads at all times, patrolled by a ranger. The Dora Point Camping area is free of charge; no fresh drinking water is available so you must carry enough fresh drinking water and firewood. Fuel stoves are recommended, gas or other fuel. The Dora Point Camping area is well signposted off Binalong Bay Road and is accessible some 8 kilometres north of the town of St Helens. After turning into the signposted road, drive for a distance of just under 5 kilometres to the camping area along a gravel road where you will find a good selection of excellent sheltered camping sites. The Dora Point Camping area is located 4 1/2 km North of Stieglitz. The campsites at Dora Point are very good and there is a good swimming area for kids at low tide. The kids will also enjoy exploring a large number of rock pools in the area, and fishing for bream and other species is possible from the beach and only a very short distance from the camping area. There are excellent toilets at Dora Point – there used to be showers but they are currently not in operation (as at September 2018). Dora Point is situated at the entrance to Georges Bay. As well as being a popular fishing spot, other water activities are also popular including kayaking and other boating. This site is suitable for caravans, campervans where you can set up, if you are lucky enough to get a site, you camp only metres from beautiful beaches. Please note this campsite is extremely popular at Christmas, Easter and during school holidays where locals set up campsites well in advance of the holiday period. Dora Point camping area looks over the Georges Bay narrows to St Helens Point. See also Camping St Helens Point: Camping Humbug Point: Camping Moulting Bay: Camping Swimcart Beach: Camping Cosy Corner North: Camping Cosy Corner South: Camping Policemans Point: Camping Sloop Reef: Camping Jeanneret Beach:

Camping Bothwell Caravan Park, central Bothwell, app. 30 kilometres west of Oatlands, 65 kilometres South West of Campbell Town and 125 kilometres East of Queenstown, in the state of Tasmania, Australia. The Bothwell Caravan Park has 10 powered sites, 5 camping sites, a good, clean amenities block, laundry facilities and a tennis court and is located immediately adjacent to a very nice park complete with barbecue facilities, a playground for children and an information board. The Bothwell Caravan Park is set amongst historic sandstone buildings in an old schoolyard. This camping area Bothwell is large and flat, however, there isn’t a great deal of shade. There is a free Tennis court located immediately next to the campground. Bothwell features a supermarket, a service station with some of the cheapest fuel in Tasmania, a hotel and bakery with all located in close walking distance of the Bothwell Caravan Park. Bothwell is a small town with a population at app. 400 people, and is popular with visitors who come to admire the historic architecture or who are passing through on their way to the Central Highlands of Tasmania to go fishing or to the West Coast Tasmania town of Strahan, Queenstown, Rosebery, Tullah and Zeehan. Bothwell is situated on the River Clyde and is popular with hunters and being a lake district. It is part of the municipality of Central Highlands Council. Bothwell Caravan Park rates (as at the start of 2018) are $26 a night powered site & $21 unpowered site. For bookings call Ph: (03) 6259 5503 or (03) 6259 5599 See also: Camping Hamilton – Camping Lake Meadowbank – Camping Mt Field National Park – Camping Oatlands – Camping Tooms Lake – Camping Lake Leake –

Nearby towns include Ouse, Hamilton and Kempton. See also: Camping Fishing Tasmania

Camping Griffin Campground Mathinna Fingal Tasmania is on a first come, first served basis. There are no charges, and bookings can’t be made – Griffin camping is popular with family groups over Christmas, Easter and school holidays. Griffin campground is one of only a few areas in Tasmania where it is legal to take your trail bikes, All Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s) and motorbikes. There are 2 distinct areas, that are adjace4nt to each other and both are suitable for camping. The second area is where motorcycles are allowed, and they should not be ridden or taken into the adjacent designated camping area. Please do not ride in the campground or disturb other campers, whilst travelling to and from the clearly marked, designated riding areas. There are toilets in both areas, campfires and a couple of picnic tables. However, due to vandalism, the campground generally isn’t in great condition. Griffin Park is a popular destination for anyone looking for a longer stay in the Fingal Valley area. The Griffin Camping area is a popular choice to explore surrounding forests for walks, waterfalls, animal spotting, photography and for trout fishing in the South Esk River. The Griffin campground is set immediately next to the bank of the river. The Griffin Camping area Mathinna offers many sites on a large grassy area with sites offering shade, sun or relative privacy. However, please be aware that anyone looking for peace and quiet is unlikely to find it here when there are motorcycles in the area. The river is not only suitable for trout fishing but also swimming (with care). Be careful and on the lookout for snakes during warmer months. To reach this campsite travel North on the B43 for 25 kilometres from Fingal to the Mathinna turn off. Turn right across the bridge and then take the first left for app. 600 metres where you will find a picnic area by the river. Follow the signs a further 5 kilometres to Griffin Park. You will find several large open camping locations, suitable for campervans and caravans. See also: Fingal Roadside Free Camping: RV Friendly St Marys: RV Friendly St Helens: Free Camping Conara:

The Bay Of Fires is a world-renowned, spectacular region of Tasmania north of the small coastal town of St. Helens on Tasmania’s far north-east coast. At Bay Of Fires, you will find white sandy beaches, sparkling blue water, and granite tinged with orange lichen. At Grants Lagoon free camping Bay of Fires, you will find an open, grassy area that has boat access to the lagoon and sites suitable for campervans, motorhomes, and caravans. A day use area is located nearby with access to the beach. To access Grants Lagoon, head along Binalong Bay Rd (C850), turn left after app. 8 km to the Gardens – the Grants Lagoon track is signposted app. 1.5 km past the turn-off.

In this area, visitors can enjoy a range of beach activities such as walking swimming and boating perfect white beaches contrast with brilliant turquoise seas and granite headlands tinged with orange lichen. You can camp at no cost – yes free camping Bay of Fires, in the many designated areas such as Grants Lagoon but also Jeanneret Beach, Swimcart Beach, Cosy Corner, Sloop Lagoon, Big Lagoon, and Policemans Point.

Please note, the facilities are very basic – you will need to carry your own food and water. Many campsites are sheltered, being popular with fishermen, photographers and birdwatchers. At Bay of Fires can expect to experience grey kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, echidnas and possums plus many sea and forest birds.

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Allports Beach campsite Flinders Island, located app. 20 kilometres north of Flinders Island near the small town of Emita camping area Allports Settlement Point is located opposite a beach with the campground location signposted off Palana Road. Campers should carry their own drinking water and firewood and campers on Flinders Island are asked to take care not to pollute any local water systems and to be cautious when drinking water. The Allports Beach Flinders Island campsite, camping Tasmania, is approximately 100 metres from the beach – Allports Beach features free gas barbecue and toilets Allports Beach barbecue area is day use only and donations are encouraged to use the free gas BBQ. Allport Beach is app. 150 m long, with a slight curve, is north-facing and quite steep. Allports Beach camping area is bordered by dune-capped granite points, with some boulders outcropping along the eastern end of the beach. The Allport Road runs down the backing slopes to a small reserve with a carpark, picnic area and toilets at the eastern end of the beach. You can camp at Allports Beach campsite Flinders Island at no cost for a maximum of 3 weeks. Bookings are not possible – camping is on a first, first-served basis. It is recommended that you call the Flinders Island Parks and Wildlife Service on (03) 6359 2217 prior to camping at Allports Beach, just to check availability.

See also: Manuka Campground Arthur River – Peppermint Campground Arthur River – Camping Nelson Bay Arthur River

Prickly Wattle Campground offers fairly basic, but excellent bush camping at Arthur River on the C214 road, on the wild West Coast of Tasmania. There are a large number of sheltered sites at this large camping ground, which is set next to the main road and is some 2 km south of the township of Arthur River. Arthur River, in the Tarkine, is well-known for its excellent fishing including both salt (salmon is a popular catch) and freshwater options (trout and bream). The Arthur River Cruise is a must if you are camping at Arthur River, where if you are lucky you will see the beautiful White Breasted Sea Eagle. To camp at Prickly Wattle, you will need to be largely self-sufficient, and carry your own water – basic food provisions can be bought in Arthur River but please note this is a small settlement so the shops are nothing more than small general stores. There are very basic long drop toilets at the Prickly Wattle Campground. Can you collect firewood that has fallen from trees, but under no circumstances is wood to be cut from trees. Dogs are OK, but must be kept under control at all times. This campground is patrolled by the local Parks and Wildlife Ranger. There are other excellent camping options in Arthur River including Manuka, Nelson Bay and Peppermint campgrounds. You need a permit to camp at Prickly Wattle, which can be purchased in Arthur River from the Tarkine Visitor Centre. If arriving after hours, there are facilities to register and pay camping fees. The campsites are patrolled by a ranger and checks are made to ensure that fees have been paid.

Campground St Helens Point Conservation Area, located south of the small North East Coast of Tasmania township of St Helens and is popular for surfing, boating, kayaking, swimming and fishing. There is a good number of campsites located on the eastern foreshore between the basin and beach, and camping is only permitted at the designated camping area at Diana’s Basin and not at St Helen’s point itself. Access to St Helens Point campground is by signposted access off the A3 highway, 4 kilometres north of the township of Beaumaris and 9 kilometres south of St Helens. After that, drive half a kilometre to an access track on the left that will lead you to the campsites. Travel a further distance of app. 1 kilometre you will find more shaded camping locations which are suitable for campervans, motorhomes, camper trailers and caravans. St Helens is the largest town on the northeast coast of Tasmania and has a permanent population of fewer than 2000 inhabitants. St Helens is located on Georges Bay, off the Tasman Highway, app. 160 km east of the city of the Northern Tasmania city of Launceston. St Helens is part of the Break O’Day Council; a council that includes the surrounding town of Binalong Bay. The St Helens Point Conservation Area features extensive sand dunes and is popular for a range of water activities including surfing, fishing, beachcombing, boating and birdwatching. The sand dunes and ocean beach of St Helens Point are a short drive of app. 15 kilometres from the township of St Helens and there are several good walks at St Helens Point, and somewhere dune buggies are permitted (Peron Dunes). Various walks take you past outcrops of rocks and offer beautiful views of the fishing harbour and sweeping beaches. THere are toilets at St Helens Point, and the area is wheelchair accessible. Binalong Bay is a small, popular holiday resort town well known for its rock and beach fishing and close to St Helens Point campsite. See also: Camping Dora Point : Camping Humbug Point: Camping Bay Of Fires : Camping One Night Stand