The best campgrounds near Penguin, Tasmania with snow sports

Looking for the perfect camping experience near Penguin, Tasmania in Australia? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 257 options available, you're sure to find the perfect campsite for your stay. Whether you prefer a Sherwood River Camp, Blythe River Campground, or The Y at Badger Head, these top campsites have received rave reviews with 277, 178, and 142 reviews respectively. Plus, with facilities like toilets, pets allowed, and showers, you'll have all the comforts of home while enjoying activities such as swimming, biking, and wildlife watching. And with prices as low as $5 per night and an average price of $20 per night, you'll have an affordable and unforgettable camping experience. Happy camping!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Penguin

Looking for the perfect camping experience near Penguin, Tasmania in Australia? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 257 options available, you're sure to find the perfect campsite for your stay. Whether you prefer a Sherwood River Camp, Blythe River Campground, or The Y at Badger Head, these top campsites have received rave reviews with 277, 178, and 142 reviews respectively. Plus, with facilities like toilets, pets allowed, and showers, you'll have all the comforts of home while enjoying activities such as swimming, biking, and wildlife watching. And with prices as low as $5 per night and an average price of $20 per night, you'll have an affordable and unforgettable camping experience. Happy camping!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Penguin

1. Cethana camp ground

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41km from Penguin · 12 sites · Tents, RVs

Peaceful relaxed environment, bushwalks , fishing in nearby lakes and rivers powered sites camp kitchen with fridge micro toaster kettle pizza oven and bbq , there are also toilets and hot shower you can also light fire pots that are provided you can source wood from the owner if needed . 35 min to cradle mountain

2. Limestone Valley

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(16)

56km from Penguin · 2 sites · Tents, RVs

🌿 Limestone Valley – Farmstay Camping on the Edge of Mole Creek Welcome to Limestone Valley, a peaceful farmstay right on the border of Mole Creek township — where the country meets convenience. Set on our working Red Wagyu cattle farm, the campsites overlook open paddocks, rolling limestone hills, and a clear country creek where platypus can often be spotted at dawn or dusk. It’s a true slice of rural Tasmania, yet just minutes from everything you need. The township of Mole Creek — with a pub, restaurant, supermarket, takeaway, and fuel station — is within easy reach, and public toilets are available there for campers’ use. We welcome groups and multiple van bookings, and our sites are large enough to accommodate a few vans comfortably. Local attractions include the Mole Creek Caves, Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary, Alum Cliffs, Westmorland Falls, and even Walls of Jerusalem National Park for those keen to explore further. Come and unwind among the pastures, watch the sunset over the mountains, and enjoy Tasmania’s clear, starry skies. Limestone Valley — relaxed farm camping with a touch of country charm.

3. The Gates of Heaven

95%

(20)

43km from Penguin · 7 sites · Tents, RVs

Escape to a bush retreat within this unique lifestyle property. Situated on almost 27 acres of bush, trees and wildlife. The Gates of Heaven’s boundary goes down and runs along the dasher river. Beulah is a small township on the north-west coast of Tasmania south of Devonport, Tasmania, under the foothills of Mount Roland, Tasmania. The closest town of consequence is Sheffield, Tasmania. The hamlet of Lower Beulah lies, perversely, higher up the foothills of Mount Roland, to the south of the main township.

4. Peace in the Valley

40km from Penguin · 1 site · Tent, RV

Peace in the Valley is situated under the magic Mount Roland and from this private hideaway you can capture its magnificent view. A lovely private bush location. *Private bush area campsite with vehicle access *open lawn area campsite. Ultimate magic mountain Fire pits and firewood are available Other services available upon request No toilet, leave no trace policy.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Powered camp-site. Picnic bench to the left, with a fire pit. Perfect for relaxing

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KIMBERLEY

2 weeks ago

5 m Class B

3 nights at Cethana camp ground

The site was perfect for our needs. Wendy showed us arond when we arrived, the facilities were adequate and she was friendly. All you need for a couple of nights. Great location- in between Cradle Mountain National Park and Sheffield. The Cafe served great coffee too.

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Laurence

3 weeks ago

15 m travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Limestone Valley

Plenty of room to enjoy our camp. Adam was more than accommodating with our needs. Would definitely recommend staying. Great location with spectacular views & surrounds. Thanks again.

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Laurence

3 weeks ago

15 m travel trailer

With pets

6 nights at Limestone Valley

Adam was a wonderful host. Clear directions & we were very happy with our site. Only 2 sites & we were lucky to have this beautiful area to ourselves. Dogs loved the access to the water, mingling with the calves & the grassed area to run around. We made this our base & found the locals friendly while supporting the town (only mins away). Would definitely recommend for any size. Great level areas with enough space & a bonus, is the views. Thanks again for sharing your beautiful farm with us!

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adrian

November 2025

10 m pop-up camper

With kids

4 nights at Cethana camp ground

Great camp-site. Well located to use as a base to explore from each day. Power and water connected. Hot shower with good pressure. Clean facilities. Great camp kitchen, with pizza oven, BBQ, microwave, fridge, toaster, kettle.great hospitality and special mention to Wendy. Mrs chook also provide fun interaction for us and our 3 kids. Highly recommend families seeking an adventure and a well located, friendly and well provided camp site

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Lorcan

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Cethana camp ground

I was greeted on arrival and shown the appropriate camping spots. Caretaker was super nice and friendly. The campsite has all the right amenities- fridge, toaster, kettle and microwave so it’s easy to organise your food. Also a pizza oven and barbecue. Owner came over with muffins on my first morning which was super nice. Chicken seemed to undo my tent pegs while I was away during the day. Overall great stay with lovely views.

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Denise

October 2025

6 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Limestone Valley

Lovely large grassy site next to the river. Great views of the Western Tiers. Saw a few platypus in the river.

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Maria

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Cethana camp ground

This is a fantastic campsite only 35 minute drive from cradle mountain visitors centre! The lady manning the site was wonderful, set us up with everything we needed and showed us the best place to pitch our tent! The hot shower was beautiful after a long day walking, and the small camp kitchen area was a nice place to take refuge from the cold of our tent! It had a couple plug sockets so you could change your phones or portable charger, a microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge and a table and chairs. There was an undercover outdoor bit too with a bench, bbq and pizza oven . The resident chicken Mrs.Chook was very sweet and friendly, she’s a vocal girl but loves pecking at your shoes bless her! Would highly recommend staying here!

Chris

September 2025

4 m pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to Limestone Valley

Such a great spot not too far from Launceston. Extremely peaceful to camp next to flowing water with snow capped mountains in the background. We will be back again.

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Mayane

September 2025

3 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Cethana camp ground

A beautiful place, perfect for camping! The toilets and showers are excellent, and the kitchen is spotless. The lady who welcomed us was very kind and friendly. The surroundings are stunning to explore, making the whole experience even better. I would definitely come back and highly recommend it to everyone, 100%!

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Jake

July 2025

6 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Cethana camp ground

The site was terrific and well maintained. Wendy was a wonderful host and accommodated us perfectly! Really great shower as well :)

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Joshua

July 2025

5 m Class A

Weekend Trip to Limestone Valley

Beautiful spot under the stars with a lovely river winding it's way through.

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Josie

June 2025

5 m car

Weekend Trip to Cethana camp ground

beautiful location, not too far from cradle mountain! host was super friendly! ammenities were great and clean! beautiful clear view of the stars and milky way at night!

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Gemma

June 2025

7 m Class A

1 night at Cethana camp ground

Cethea was a great place to camp nr Cradle mountain. I booked on the day and was really impressed by the kitchen facilities, power outlets and hot showers. It was winter and cold and I was really touched at being offered a hot water bottle and felt very looked after. 100% recommend.

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Kristy

June 2025

14 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Limestone Valley

Beautiful, peaceful setting. Our little dog had lots to sniff, very sleepy boy at the end of each day. Great base to explore surrounding areas. Will definitely stay again.

Donna

April 2025

7 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Limestone Valley

Lovely and quiet, relaxing by the river. Great for a campervan

Arron

April 2025

6 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Limestone Valley

Lovely quiet spot right next to a creek, was a lovely base to set up to explore the area, Adam met us onsite and pointed us I the right direction, lovely and quiet just what we needed,

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Nick

April 2025

5 m pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Gates of Heaven

Peaceful setting and great firepit. Sandy was very helpful.

Arron

April 2025

6 m travel trailer

With kids

1 night at Limestone Valley

Lovely spot, an excellent base to explore the area, we were met onsite by Adam who helped point us in the right direction, just the peace and quiet we needed, will return again

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Daniel

April 2025

14 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Limestone Valley

What a great spot several hundred meters from the road right on a beautiful prehistoric river with loads of privacy all by ourselves. We parked our 21” van alongside the vacant farmers setup facing the creek and vegged out for a few days with the family and dogs. The views back on the Western Tiers are also stunning and made sunrise/sunset a great time to be outside. I’m surprised this is not more popular with close access so many small towns, National Parks and even Tasmazia. Would return!

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Yi Chu

April 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Cethana camp ground

There is a decent bathroom and a simple but nice kitchen. The campground is flat and suitable for tents. The owner is friendly. I saw Pademelon wandering around my tent in the night! It is definitely recommended!