The best campgrounds near Penguin, Tasmania with surfing

If surfing’s your thing, Penguin packs a punch. You’ll find over 40 spots here where you can camp right near the breaks—no need to sacrifice a morning paddle for a long drive. Most sites sit a short walk from rolling swells, and you can snag a night from as low as $10, with the average hovering around $36. Top picks include The Y at Badger Head (263 reviews), Crayfish Creek Van and Cabin Park (40 reviews), and Mountview, Mowbanna (9 reviews). Campfires are allowed at plenty of sites, and you’ll find showers and space for your pets. After a surf, anglers cast off for flathead and salmon, swimmers hit the waterholes, and wildlife-watchers keep an eye out for echidnas in the bush. You get a full mix of rugged coastline and local life—no nonsense, just what you need.

93% (329)

Top-rated campgrounds

A night in front of the fire...not a sound except for the black cockatoos overhead.

If surfing’s your thing, Penguin packs a punch. You’ll find over 40 spots here where you can camp right near the breaks—no need to sacrifice a morning paddle for a long drive. Most sites sit a short walk from rolling swells, and you can snag a night from as low as $10, with the average hovering around $36. Top picks include The Y at Badger Head (263 reviews), Crayfish Creek Van and Cabin Park (40 reviews), and Mountview, Mowbanna (9 reviews). Campfires are allowed at plenty of sites, and you’ll find showers and space for your pets. After a surf, anglers cast off for flathead and salmon, swimmers hit the waterholes, and wildlife-watchers keep an eye out for echidnas in the bush. You get a full mix of rugged coastline and local life—no nonsense, just what you need.

93% (329)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. The Y at Badger Head

97%

(369)

53km from Penguin · 35 sites · RVs · Badger Head, TAS

We are located on 25 acres of serene, private bush and pasture that bounds the Narawntapu National Park. We have a beautiful beach that's only a 3-5 minute walk away.Our property offers lots of space for you to choose the ideal private spot. Take advantage of the beautiful views or if you prefer, choose a spot that is more sheltered. Guests are required to fully self contained with their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste and rubbish with them on departure.Campfires are allowed when there are no restrictions in place and you can bring your own fire pit. You can help yourself to fallen kindling around the property but please BYO firewood and do not fell any of our trees.Pets are allowed but as our neighbours have sheep please ensure they are kept restrained and under your control at all times. Please clean up after your pets.Across the road is a beautiful beach for swimming, fishing, picnicking and relaxing. There are great National Park walking tracks with stunning coastal views close by for guests to explore. You will need a Parks Pass to do this and they can be purchased online.

2. Crayfish Creek Van and Cabin Park

96%

(57)

63km from Penguin · 15 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Crayfish Creek, TAS

Crayfish Creek is an ideal central base to explore Tasmania's northwest region. Enjoy the beaches, discover shell coves, creeks and forest reserves, all just a short stroll away. Try your hand at fishing or plan a bushwalk in the Rocky Cape National Park. The quaint town of Stanley is nearby where you can take a chairlift ride up The Nut, a volcanic plug discovered by explorers Bass and Flinders in 1798, or visit the Stanley Discovery Museum and

3. Mountview, Mowbanna

85%

(10)

62km from Penguin · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Mawbanna, TAS

The site is in a simple, level grassed paddock situated within easy access off a country road, in Mowbanna. 10 minutes up the road is Dip Falls and The Big Tree. Along the way you will pass Blue Hills Honey Farm and The Colony Cafe (well worth the calories!). Back down the road towards the highway is the Millicent Valley walking trail and once back to the highway junction you can walk along several long, sandy beaches or head east to find Rocky Cape National Park with spectacular hiking tracks, swimming and fishing spots. Pets welcome. Campfires permitted, BYO wood or please just come and see us and we can organise some wood for you.

4. La Bena Tarkine Sanctuary

94%

(9)

48km from Penguin · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Milabena, TAS

Our 34-acre property is nestled on the edge of the ancient Tarkine rainforest on the north west coast of Tasmania (approx 1 hour 15 min west of Devonport and the Spirit of Tasmania). At La Bena, you will find a relaxing and quiet place to park and camp, that will give you easy access to our wild surroundings. On the property, we have a short but enchanting bush walk to our local creek (great place for a picnic!) that will take you past some giant man ferns, myrtles, celery top pines, pepper berries, and an assortment of gums and native currents. From 4WD tracks to pristine beaches, we are within a 30-minute drive of a huge range of activities and adventures so numerous options for day trips on your doorstep. Famous Boat Harbour Beach is only a short 15-minute drive away and just beyond that is Sisters Beach which has some great coves and hikes (Anniversary Bay) into Rocky Cape National Park that will take you along the coast to further secluded beaches and some sacred Aboriginal sites. If you head inland from La Bena you will enter the Tarkine Rainforest and travel along some great 4WD tracks that will take you to the Dip River Forest Reserve which has the big tree and Dip Falls - you can then head to Stanley for a meal at Hursey's Seafood and then loop back around to camp (a great day out). The camping area caters to self-contained campers only, so please ensure you have a camp toilet with you, and can take all waste when you go. Please leave no trace.

Stories from the community

E

November 2025

5 m travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to The Y at Badger Head

Fantastic spot! We enjoyed a quick weekend trip. Beauty views

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Janine

November 2025

8 m Class A

Weekend Trip to The Y at Badger Head

Very relaxing spot. So pretty amongst the trees and a very short walk to the beach.

J

Jenny

October 2025

7 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Y at Badger Head

Nice big space. We were lucky enough to have the whole space to ourselves. Very relaxing.

J

John

October 2025

6 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to The Y at Badger Head

Nice and flat sites Quite Close to the beach Ease of access

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Aleta

October 2025

6 m travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at The Y at Badger Head

Lovely secluded area to enjoy the peace & quiet and the wildlife.

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Steven

August 2025

5 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Y at Badger Head

Lovely spot. Peaceful and private. Had the place to ourselves, will be back.

2 caravans, 1 mobile home, 5 people and 2 dogs💗

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Gail

August 2025

6 m Class A

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Y at Badger Head

Lovely place to camp - quiet, plenty of room, dog friendly and a short walk to the beach We had beautiful weather and a really good time there. Thanks

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Jacqueline

August 2025

9 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Y at Badger Head

The site is adjacent to the national park and Badger Beach but still has sites protected from the wind. Plenty of peaceful walks.

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Steven

July 2025

5 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Y at Badger Head

Great spot, lovely n quite. Thougherly recommend.

Skye

June 2025

5 m car

With pets

1 night at The Y at Badger Head

Great spot with lots of space! Will definitely be back, hopefully the person who had their generator running until 3am won’t be there next time!

Un powered Site, spacious and Sheltered with privacy

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Rob

June 2025

4 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Crayfish Creek Van and Cabin Park

The unpowered site 7 was great. We virtually had the whole site to ourselves and the weather although cold was great. Close to Rocky Cape and Lanigans Winery which is well worth the visit.

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grace

June 2025

5 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to The Y at Badger Head

A lovely camping spot 🔥 Nice & peaceful in serenity, close walk to the beach and great that no one else was there the first night but plenty of room to be spread out! The only thing is if you get there you feel like your in the wrong spot with the radon buildings and need to keep driving to the end of the gravel road to find the flat grass

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Aisling

April 2025

5 m pop-up camper

With kids

2 nights at The Y at Badger Head

We loved our stay at the Y! Beautiful bush and very peaceful with few campers aroud. We went up high and had the most spectacular views. We saw so many birds, including wedgetailed eagles, black cockatoos, fairy werins and kookaburras. We also saw loads of butterflies in the bracken, found a scorpion, a lizard and saw many wallabies. A paradise for two little boys. Great spot we will be back.

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Sarina

April 2025

1 m travel trailer

With kids

1 night at The Y at Badger Head

Fantastic secluded spot among the tea trees :-) lovely and close to beach launching for the boat. Repeat visitors

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Lisa

April 2025

5 m travel trailer

4 nights at The Y at Badger Head

Easy to find, close to the beach, the ground was beautiful. We were lucky enough that there was only 2 other campers there but as there was plenty of room and lots of trees it was like we were the only ones there. We had the wallaby’s join us around the fire pit.

Ti

April 2025

3 m pop-up camper

With kids

4 nights at Crayfish Creek Van and Cabin Park

We loved Crayfish Creek. We stayed at a powered site near the amenities block, which was really suitable with young kids. It was such a luxury to have hot showers as well! We stayed for 4 nights in this safe and beautiful location to be in - our family loved it. There are many little tracks around the place to explore, as well as the picturesque bush, creek and beach.

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Edwina

April 2025

5 m car

With kids

1 night at The Y at Badger Head

Great spot, quiet and peaceful. Close to the beach and walking tracks. Great for kids and families, lots of space to roam and explore. Will definitely stay again!

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Hannah

April 2025

10 m pop-up camper

2 nights at Crayfish Creek Van and Cabin Park

Great location to explore the surrounding area. Lush gardens with spaced out sites. Lovely to walk from the park out to the ocean at low tide. Dated but well functioning amenities including washers and dryers. Bring 20 cent and dollar coins for showers, washers and dryers.

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andrew

April 2025

8 m pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Y at Badger Head

The site was lovely. With short grass annd very even terrain. We had enough space between us and other campers so and the ability to camp as a small group was appreciated. You can walk to the beach. It was also fairly sheltered and not too windy which is nice for being so close to the coast.

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Maggie

April 2025

5 m pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to The Y at Badger Head

A great spot to camp, with plenty of room! The near by beach is close and lovely. Will absolutely be returning to this spot!