The best campgrounds near Margate, Tasmania with climbing

Margate gives climbers a solid base with over 20 camping options that put you right up close to the area's classic dolerite crags and hidden boulders. Average nightly rates hover around $38, with some spots dipping as low as $12 if you're just after the essentials. You’ll find campgrounds welcoming pets, allowing campfires, and offering toilets—essentials sorted, no fuss. If you want a site that’s been put through its paces by plenty of travellers, check out Ryelands Farm & Vineyard (148 reviews), Deep Glen Coastal Campsite (115 reviews), or Base Camp Tasmania (78 reviews). After a climb, swap your shoes for boots—Margate’s also known for its hiking tracks, wildlife-watching, and easy access to fishing spots. Pack for variable weather, and you’ll be set for a solid trip.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Margate gives climbers a solid base with over 20 camping options that put you right up close to the area's classic dolerite crags and hidden boulders. Average nightly rates hover around $38, with some spots dipping as low as $12 if you're just after the essentials. You’ll find campgrounds welcoming pets, allowing campfires, and offering toilets—essentials sorted, no fuss. If you want a site that’s been put through its paces by plenty of travellers, check out Ryelands Farm & Vineyard (148 reviews), Deep Glen Coastal Campsite (115 reviews), or Base Camp Tasmania (78 reviews). After a climb, swap your shoes for boots—Margate’s also known for its hiking tracks, wildlife-watching, and easy access to fishing spots. Pack for variable weather, and you’ll be set for a solid trip.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Deep Glen Coastal Campsite

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55km from Margate · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Eaglehawk Neck, TAS

Please note: a section of the property is fenced off at the moment in preparation for a wedding in January. This reduces the area of the campsite a little and makes entry tighter for big rigs so anything over about 10m will find it tricky. Please consider this before booking. The good news is that till after the wedding, we’re only opening one campsite so you can be guaranteed to have the whole place to yourselves! For the rest of the description, please see below Deep Glen is a beautiful, quiet 5 acre property at Eaglehawk Neck, gateway to the stunning Tasman Peninsula. Hiking, surfing, fishing, swimming, diving are all at your doorstep, not to mention the famous Three Capes Track and the Port Arthur Historic site just a short drive away. If you want to see the coast shown in these photos, both the Tasman Island Cruise and Wild Ocean Tasmania offer excellent trips Bookings are for two adults; children under 16 are free. It may be possible for larger groups to occupy one site - please enquire before booking. As the site is teeming with wildlife including the barred bandicoot, we don't allow dogs. There are no facilities on the block apart from a long drop dunny (byo paper) and a small supply of non-potable water so you will need to be self-sufficient though there are good meals at the nearby Lufra Hotel and excellent coffee just up the road at the legendary Cubed Coffee van. We only make provision for two campsites so you'll never be crowded. Other info: - Hobart 1 hour - Airport 45 mins - nearest shop Murdunna 10 mins Check-in: after 2pm Check-out: by 10am

2. Base Camp Tasmania

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31km from Margate · 21 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Glenfern, TAS

Base Camp Tasmania (BCT) is a 41-hectare bush property in south-eastern Tasmania, situated in Glenfern in the Derwent Valley. We are approximately 13 km south-west of New Norfolk, and 50 km from Hobart. We have a range of accommodation options, including camping, a ten bed dormitory and a self-contained family cabin. All guests have access to the communal facilities comprising: * kitchen and common room * toilets and hot showers * free laundry facilities * free barbeque facilities * free Wi-Fi Discover the variety of unique Tasmanian animals and birdlife on the property, or take an easy drive to some of Tasmania’s most renowned World Heritage wilderness areas and National Parks a short distance away. Due to our driveway access, we do not recommend booking our site if you are towing a caravan.

3. Ryelands Farm & Vineyard

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46km from Margate · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Macquarie Plains, TAS

**Please note that it's $20 per person per night. Small farm and vineyard at Macquarie Plains in the Upper Derwent Valley, southern Tasmania. The property is 380m from the junction of the Lyell Highway and the Gordon River Road. It has 450m absolute river frontage on the River Derwent (no riparian reserve). The river here is freshwater, potable and a renowned trout water, (licence required). Three kilometres from the village of Gretna. 4WD Preferred. 2WD need to assess river access. Campers need all own amenities and leave no trace. Dog friendly but please see rules, we have livestock and so dogs need to be well controlled at all times. Campfires permitted when restrictions aren't in place (see rules around campfires). Due to hydro generation activity, the river may slowly rise or fall up to 1m (often without rain) so please be careful around the water.

4. Raoul Bay Retreat

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46km from Margate · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Stormlea, TAS

Located at the access to Tasman National Park, and sections of Cape Raoul and Shipstern Bluff. A great base from which to discover popular hiking, climbing, and world-renowned surfing in the area. There are Mountain biking options in the area but just not within the National Park. Campers must be nature-orientated travelers, this is not a place suitable for Port Arthur only tourists.

5. Homebush Camp

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40km from Margate · 5 sites · RVs · Cygnet, TAS

My property is located on South Bruny Island, renowned world wide for its natural beauty and untamed coast , situated in Cuthberts Road is Homebush, built by my grandfather after his return from South Africa, Boer War around 1905, neighbouring some of Bruny’s best National Parks and close by surf beaches ( Cloudy bay, Adventure bay etc ) activities are a plenty, coupled with the glorious food available from Oysters,Cheese,Honey and the Winery, these are just a few of the available options for your trip to Homebush. Sites for vehicles are close by to a all year running creek, paddock access with private locations, no toilets or showers provided, Council have installed a refuse site for processing of grey waste etc nearby

Stories from the community

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Kerry

3 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Base Camp Tasmania

Alana was a very pleasant and particularly helpful host. Superb and well organised, comprehensive facilities. Lovely quiet location high in the hills with plenty of wild life. Tops tranquillity.

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Ste

November 2025

8 m pop-up camper

With kids

4 nights at Ryelands Farm & Vineyard

The perfect place to camp for a few days. The site is huge, flat and runs along the side of the river. It’s beautiful country. Derek is a fantastic host and also respectful of your privacy whilst you’re camping there. The horses he has at his property became great friends to our kids! Great place. Cheers Derek.

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Jeanne-Marie

October 2025

9 m travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Ryelands Farm & Vineyard

This is our second time camping at Derek's farm and his gem is now our favourite spot in Tassie. Derek is one of the nicest hosts ever. He has so much knowledge of the area. He brough some carrots and apples for the kids to feed the friendly horses. We had had a wonderful time and have already booked for the new year. Thank you Derek for sharing your beautiful property. You need to be fully self contained.

Katrina

October 2025

5 m travel trailer

2 nights at Ryelands Farm & Vineyard

Great host meet us at the gate Lovely clean and tidy and flat area Great place to park up and explore the area

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Jess

September 2025

9 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Ryelands Farm & Vineyard

We had such an amazing time at Ryelands again. Derek is such a wonderful host bringing carrots for our girls to feed his horses while also giving them both a little keepsake of a Spotted Quoll. This spot is beautiful and pure bliss with ample space for a group of just to enjoy on your own right by the riverside. Plus the wine Derek makes is fabulous! We will be back again

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Reece

September 2025

7 m Class A

Weekend Trip to Ryelands Farm & Vineyard

Absolutely beautiful place, we stayed one night wish we had more time to stay longer.

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Renee

September 2025

4 m Class B

1 night at Base Camp Tasmania

What a beautiful spot! Amenities were clean and abundant. Alarna and Steve were a pleasure to deal with and super accomodating. I’ll definitely be back.

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Niamh

August 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Base Camp Tasmania

We LOVED our stay at base camp Tasmania!! So much amazing wildlife, the hosts were exceptionally helpful and have us some great info about our onward travel which lead to a great trip! Fantastic amenities (kitchen, toilets, showers) and all so well maintained. Really enjoyed it!

Clinton

August 2025

6 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Ryelands Farm & Vineyard

Absolute river front with a well-stocked firewood pile, clean, quiet location.

Kathy

August 2025

8 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Ryelands Farm & Vineyard

Derek's place is stunningly beautiful, you are camping right on the river with plenty of flat space to perch. We have a rig that's the max size recommended for the site and it was a breeze to get in and out. The vista is stunning, peaceful and the site is so private and very well maintained, with clean tables and chairs and fire pits to use. The free firewood appreciated. Great communication and clear instructions. A very special place, thank you Derek.

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Brett

August 2025

8 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Ryelands Farm & Vineyard

Beautiful spot to stay, nice and quiet and relaxing. Even got a few trout to top it off. Derek was a great host and we will definately be back.

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Lillya

July 2025

5 m car

Weekend Trip to Base Camp Tasmania

Hosts were super accommodating to the fact that I accidentally booked the wrong night!! As a young solo female traveler I felt so so safe! Got to meet the owner and their neighbour who were lovely, jack the wombat was good fun!! Driveway was a little intimidating but I made it up in one piece :) Well worth the stay, hope to come back soon! Thanks for the stay!

Chris

June 2025

8 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Ryelands Farm & Vineyard

What an awesome spot. Derek is a wonderful host, friendly and very informative. Setup has tables, great fire pit and wood supplied. There is access to water straight out of the Derwent River, nothing fresher. Great place to go and explore the Mt Field National Park, Gordon Dam or Salmon Ponds and a must is Plenty Cider right next door (to Salmon Ponds). Close enough for a run into New Norfolk for their Saturday morning street market. Gretna Green Hotel is just up the highway.

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Rebecca

June 2025

6 m Class B

1 night at Ryelands Farm & Vineyard

Can’t not recommend this place enough !! We had the best stay, the host Derek was so welcoming, thoughtful and helpful. We arrived to a pristine campsite with a fire ready to go. Derek gave us so much info about the area which we loved as first time visitors !!

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Louise

June 2025

6 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Base Camp Tasmania

Alana & Steve have created the perfect get-away. Away from the crowds, elevated, space, beautiful nature in spades, awesome amenities.. everything you need for a rest. Highly recommended for at least a few days.. if not longer.

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Meagan

June 2025

8 m pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to Ryelands Farm & Vineyard

Absolutely picturesque spot on the river. Derek made us feel so welcomed and even had a surprise for the kids. Looking forward to visiting again in the warmer months to swim in the river.

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Daisy

April 2025

7 m travel trailer

Group trip

5 nights at Ryelands Farm & Vineyard

Derek is a wonderful host and the property is well set up. The fire pit and picnic table is a nice spot and the access to the Derwent River is perfect. Closest he highway yet so quiet. Clean public toilet around the corner at Gretna is handy.

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Daryl

April 2025

7 m travel trailer

Group trip

5 nights at Ryelands Farm & Vineyard

Amazing location, sleeping with the running water of the river is so peaceful. The wine from the vineyard is very nice also.

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Elouise

April 2025

6 m Class B

2 nights at Base Camp Tasmania

What a lovely location...way up the hill but so worth the drive! The facilities are well cared for and very environmentally sound! We will definately be back and tell all our friends about it! Thanks again Alana and Steve such a great location!

Ssim

April 2025

12 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Deep Glen Coastal Campsite

Perfectly placed campground on the Tasman Peninsula, just above Pirates Bay. What we loved most was the two camp sites had plenty of space, and we didn't feel like we were crowded in. Easy access to each site, long drop toilet available, and a lovely area to explore. Cubed (retro coffee van) is a short walk away for a lazy start to Saturday and Sunday mornings. The 'best bang for buck' bushwalk to Waterfall Bluff is an easy 10 minute drive, and thoroughly recommended. We took our own firewood however the hosts can arrange this if you don't have your own supply. We fell asleep each night to the distant roar of waves, with the occasional hoot-hoot of an owl. Other visiting night-life included pademelons and bandicoots. Our hosts provided sound local knowledge, and we will definitely be back again.