RV Camps and Caravan Parks - Huon Trail and Bruny Island

 

Kettering

 

Oyster Cove Inn Camp Site 
 

1 Ferry Rd, Kettering

(03) 6267-4446
-43.127342, 147.248119

Just 30 minutes south of Hobart), the Oyster Cove Inn Camp Site offers a beautifully peaceful stopover for self-contained travellers. 

The site is adjacent to the historic Oyster Cove Inn itself, giving you convenient access to a welcoming pub & restaurant while still enjoying the tranquillity of a free-stay camp.

The spot is pet-friendly and allows caravans, camper-vans and motorhomes that are fully self-contained (on-board tanks required). Tents and camper trailers are generally not permitted. 

With no formal fee, it’s a smart budget option — but you’ll want to support the local inn’s business (grab a meal or drink!) and respect the site by leaving it clean.

Bruny Island

 

South Of Barnes Bay  Camp Site

 

Tasmania
-43.134554, 147.358653

Located on Bruny Island (Tasmania) just south of the Barnes Bay area, this campsite offers a restful mix of bush and coastline – perfect for nature-based camping.

The setting combines coastal views and bushland, offering relaxed access to ocean/beach scenery as well as natural surrounds, and it is positioned for exploring southern Bruny, including walking, beach time and nature-watching.

Facilities are basic: expect pit toilets, possible access to non-treated tank water (seasonal) and no guarantee of firewood supplied — so bring essentials.

Camping here is typically first-come, and you’ll need a valid park pass for some areas of the island.

Roads to the campsite may include unsealed sections; allow extra travel time.

Hotel Bruny (RVFD) 

3959 Bruny Island Main Rd, Alonnah

Website

(03) 6293-1148
-43.322016, 147.242238

$  Self contained only. Nice spot, 50 mtrs from the beach. $15 for power, no showers or water, toilet in pub.

 Friendly staff in the pub, meals very nice, normal pub prices. General store 100 mtrs away, groceries and some veggies.

 

The Pines - Cloudy Bay Camp Site

 

South Bruny
Website

FREE Park pass req. No dogs. Clean pit toilet. Near to beach for swimming. No water. Small area that fills up. 

More suited to smaller vehicles and tents.

 

Cloudy Bay Camp (Cosy Corner)
 

980 Cloudy Bay Rd,

South Bruny
-43.465848, 147.252469

Cloudy Bay Camp — also known as the Cloudy Corner site — is tucked away at the far end of Cloudy Bay on Bruny Island, within the South Bruny

 It offers a remote camping experience with beach-front access and rugged coastal scenery.

Camping fees apply (for example ~$10 per night for 1-2 campers). You’ll need to self-register and pay on site (cash deposit box) in many cases.

To reach the site you’ll need a 4WD vehicle, as access involves driving roughly 3 km along the beach at low tide.

Simple amenities: pit toilets are available; water is non-treated tank water (seasonal) so you should bring your own potable water.

Gordon

Three Huts Point (Gordon Recreation) Reserve Camp Site

 

4775 Channel Hwy,

Gordon
-43.261393, 147.24159

$ Dogs OK. $5 honesty box. Signposted as Three Huts Point. Shaded areas, plenty of space, well maintained facilities, flushing toilets too! Beautiful waterfront views. Excellent value for money.

 

Franklin

 

Franklin Foreshore Camping & Caravan Area
 

3423 Huon Hwy,

Located on the banks of the Huon River in the charming historic town of Franklin, Tasmania (Huon Highway, 7113), the Franklin Foreshore Camping & Caravan Area offers a scenic and easy-going riverside camping stop.

There is typically a nightly fee (e.g., around AUD $10–$15) and a maximum stay (e.g., 4–6 nights) apply.

Useful facilities such as toilets, potable drinking water fill-points, a dump station, BBQ/picnic areas and walking tracks in the foreshore park.

Proximity to the town of Franklin means cafés, specialty shops and local attractions are just a short stroll away.. 

 

Port Huon

 

Port Huon Shipwrights Point
 

Huon Hwy,

Port Huon
-43.158, 146.980176

The camping area is located on a small promontory at the junction of the Huon and Kermandie Rivers, just off the Huon Highway, about 17 km south of Huonville, and is suitable for tents, caravans, camper‑trailers and motorhomes.

Cost is very low: around AU$10 per vehicle per night.

Self-contained RVs can stay up to 4 nights (96 hours) under RV‑friendly scheme.

Public toilets, dump point for RVs, town water available, picnic shelters & public BBQs (electric), children’s playground, and a nearby boat ramp, giving access to the Huon River.

 

Geeveston

Geeveston Ex Servicemen & Womens Club
 

Camp Site

11 Memorial Dr,

Geeveston
-43.168251, 146.927372

$ Dogs OK - Self contained only. Great spot, grassy sites right beside stream, very quiet with the platypus. Walk along stream towards town, just beyond bridge stand on platform and look just before dark.

Dover

 

Dover Beachside Tourist Park

 

27 Kent Beach Rd, Dover

Website

(03) 6298-1301
-43.315341, 147.02439

$$ Dogs OK. Play area for the kids across the road along with a seriously good exercise/stretching 'yard' for the adults. Ablution block aged but practical. Basic open air common with no TV.

 

Southport

Southport Hotel & Caravan Park
 

8777 Huon Hwy,

Southport

Website

(03) 6298-3144
-43.424448, 146.97265

Nestled on 12 acres of native bushland along the Huon Highway, the Southport Hotel & Caravan Park is Tasmania’s—and Australia’s—most southerly pub.

This family‑friendly venue offers a peaceful base to explore Far South Tasmania, with the likes of the Tahune Air Walk, Ida Bay Railway, Hastings Caves, Cockle Creek, and more all within easy reach.

Cabins start at $75 per double/night, plus $10 for each additional guest.

For camping, powered sites cost $32 per double/night plus $5 per extra person, and unpowered bush‑style sites are $10 per person/night (children under 5 stay for free).

On‑site facilities include a camp kitchen with electric BBQ, laundry and amenities, plus a general store‑post office‑fuel outlet and a cosy pub restaurant serving country‑style meals daily.

 

Lune River

 

Lune River Crossing Camp Site
 

72 Lune River Rd,

Lune River
-43.420936, 146.907036

Situated just north of the bridged crossing over the Lune River in southern Tasmania, the Lune River Crossing Campsite offers a quiet, rustic spot for travellers seeking a peaceful wilderness stop.

Located at 72 Lune River Road, this is a free camp, with a gravel base, a fire pit for campfires, and minimal facilities.

There are no booking fees or nightly charges, making it a budget‑friendly option for tents, camper trailers, or caravans.

Pets are permitted

 

Recherche

Gilhams Beach Camp Ground

Cockle Creek Rd,

Recherche
-43.542103, 146.892098

FREE Dogs OK.Sunny and shady spots. Single drop toilet. Opposite white sandy beach. One month camping limit.

 

Finns Camp Ground
 

365 Cockle Creek Rd,
Recherche
-43.548262, 146.887369

FREE Dogs OK. Great spot, combination of grass and dirt! Some trees and sections for shelter from wind. 

Plenty of room for a 21 ft van. Right opposite beach.. Single drop loo with loo paper (bonus!!).

 

Catamaran Free Camp
 

Cockle Creek Rd,
Recherche

-43.554441, 146.887335

FREE Dogs OK. Camped here for 2 nights in Oct. Had the site to myself. Drop toilet did not smell. Ground not soft.

 

Cockle Creek Free Camp
 

802 Cockle Creek Rd,
Recherche
-43.579094, 146.886733

FREE Dogs OK. Lots of wildlife, toilet but no water, very quiet...it's the end of the world.