The best family-friendly campgrounds near St Helens, Tasmania

If you're looking for a camping adventure near St Helens, Tasmania, Hipcamp has over 270 options for you to choose from! Whether you prefer a family-friendly land to pitch your tent or park your caravan, you'll find the perfect spot. With options as low as $10 per night, camping has never been more affordable. Check out the top campsites like Sherwood River Camp with 277 reviews, The Y at Badger Head with 142 reviews, and Craigbourne Estate with 128 reviews. You'll have access to popular amenities like pets, potable water, and rubbish facilities. And if you're up for some adventure, you can enjoy paddling, off-roading (OHV), and surfing. Get ready to experience the great outdoors!

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Top-rated campgrounds

If you're looking for a camping adventure near St Helens, Tasmania, Hipcamp has over 270 options for you to choose from! Whether you prefer a family-friendly land to pitch your tent or park your caravan, you'll find the perfect spot. With options as low as $10 per night, camping has never been more affordable. Check out the top campsites like Sherwood River Camp with 277 reviews, The Y at Badger Head with 142 reviews, and Craigbourne Estate with 128 reviews. You'll have access to popular amenities like pets, potable water, and rubbish facilities. And if you're up for some adventure, you can enjoy paddling, off-roading (OHV), and surfing. Get ready to experience the great outdoors!

94% (426)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Huckaway Stay

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15km from St Helens · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Goshen, TAS

Huckaway is a little camping oasis just off the Tasman Highway. Green pastures are bordered by forestry land to the East and a river to the South. Go for a bush walk through the forest, a swim or fish in the river, you might even find a trout! This property is the perfect location if you are here to enjoy either the Derby trails or the St Helens trails with some of the shuttles going straight past the front gate! St Helens is a 15-minute drive away and The Bay of Fires is 30 mins. The wide camping area has plenty of open flat space to park any type of caravan or van. Park down near the river, or tuck yourself in beside the forest, up to you. All campers need to be self-contained, with their own camp toilet, and we kindly request you take all your waste with you. There is a dump station in St Helens. Well-behaved pets are welcome also! Please be mindful that dogs do not chase the neighbours cows and please pick up after them. Please always be mindful of ours neighbours and their animals, they sometimes have cows and sheep grazing on the property. Please do not use their water taps.

2. WildWing Retreat

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27km from St Helens · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · St Helens, TAS

WildWing Retreat is a beautiful 25 acre bush block, located within a 15 minute (1km) walk, to the local surf beach of Four Mile. The property has been created to host retreats centred around nature immersion, movement and connection (i.e yoga, acroyoga, dance, meditation, mindfuness, embodiment practices etc) and in the 'off season' it's available to host hipcampers! Because the space has been designed to host large groups, there are a bunch of facilities available to use, such as compost toilets, a communal kitchen with fresh running water, solar lights and gas cooker, an undercover deck area, hot showers, and a cedar barrel hot tub (refer to the extras section for hot tub use!). We also have a small stream on the property, with a little waterhole for plunging in and are surrounded by native wildlife. The property blooms with native Kunzea bushes, wattles, native cherries and various varieties of eucalyptus. WildWing is also our home, so we have our own set up, on a different section of the property. This means that we are nearby if needed, but that we all have our own space on the property :). There is a beautiful large fresh water river and waterhole just down the road (15 minute walk, or 2 minute drive), and aside from the surf beach down the front, we are also only a 10-15 minute drive from a bunch of other beautiful and popular surf beaches on the east coast. The whole area is great for fishing, boating, surfing, bike riding, walking and short hikes. We are a 10 minute drive from Falmouth, a 25 minute drive from the St Helens mountain bike trails, a 30 minute drive from Bicheno & Douglas Apsley National Park, a 45 minute drive from the infamous Bay of Fires and an hours drive from the Freycinet National Park. We are passionate about outdoor living and supporting the natural environment and have created WildWing with the intention to support others to have unique and beautiful experiences in nature, while caring for the land they inhabit.

3. Derby camp and ride

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44km from St Helens · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Derby, TAS

A relaxing stay near the bush. Short bike ride to the trail head. Has camping hut with fireplace and cooking utensils. Outside bush bath. Fresh drinking water at site. Fire pit with some wood provided. Grassed camping site. Gravel driveway to access site. Great views and plenty of native animals. wedge tail eagles nest close by. Great access just jump on your bike to explore Derby. One horse on property you are welcome to say hello to Stella . Also chickens and kelpie dog Millie. Outside hot tub heated with wood. Fire pit to enjoy being outside and doing some stargazing. Little cabin. Nice walks.

4. Derby Frasers Flats

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44km from St Helens · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · Scottsdale, TAS

Beautiful located right beside the Ringarooma River. Fish in the river, swim or just spot a platypus in the river. There is a kayak that you are welcome to use to have a paddle in the water. We have a 40ft shipping container now on site, this has books and games you are welcome to use during your stay. It also has jams, sauces and honey for sale. You can now find us and follow us on Facebook. Search Derby Frasers Flats. No Motorbikes to be used on site. No motorbikes to be used at this camp. Property is located a 5 minutes' drive out of Derby. You can cross the river and then you are on the bike track that will take you to Derby or Branxholm, this is a beautiful walking track or carry your bike across river then ride. Quiet location perfect place to stay for a few nights. Awesome quiet spot to get away. Property is on a working dairy/beef farm. Wood available for sale at camp to use in fire pits for just $10 a tub. We have just put in a private dump point for guest convince. By arrangement if time permits I can arrange for a cost of $20 per person a look at our dairy during milking.

5. Bicheno Pine Ridge

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58km from St Helens · 22 sites · Tents, RVs · Bicheno, TAS

THIS PROPERTY IS NOW CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE FOR CAMPING. PLEASE READ ALL ESPECIALLY REGARDING FIRES AND VHICLES PER SITE. Access height has been raised to 3.7meters. Pine Ridge has been developed over the years to be a natural park land with a good variety of local vegetation including stands of mature trees. lower scrub has been removed for physical and viewing access and to keep the property more secure and manageable. The vegetation also provides significant protection on windy days compared to many other open places. Native animals and birdlife abound the location. There is a community pergola area beside the substantial water hole which has a small jetty allowing easy access for swimming. There is also a stone barbecue and fire pit area available on suitable weather conditions. There are ocean views from the property's main road areas, which also provide a large area of flatish firm ground with large areas providing easy maneuverability and turning. The property is 2-3km from the main highway turn off that leads to the Douglas Apsley National Park. The corner of the property is only 50 meters from the park edge, with the Parks main access several km further along Rosedale Rd. The turn off is only 2 km from the town edge. It is sealed road except for the last 100meters and in good condition. FIRES. Ok unless a fire ban. GOOD BAGS OF WOOD ON SITE FOR $20. NO OUTSIDE WOOD CAN BE BROUGHT ONTO THE PROPERTY AND BURNT. I HAVE TRIED TO MAKE A MIDDLE GROUND ON THIS ISSUE BUT UNFORTUNATELY SOME HAVE ABUSED THE FAIR RULES SO THIS IS NOW THE SITUATION. NO FORAGING GROUND WOOD WITHOUT ASKING ME AND GETTING APPROVAL. VEHICLES PER SITE. SEVERAL VEHICLES ( VANS, CAMPERS ECT) MAY BE ON A SITE IS COMMON WITH FRIEND GROUPS, BUT EACH MUST BE BOOKED SEPARATELY OR DONE WITH PRIOR ARRANGEMENT DIRECTLY WITH ME.

6. Happy Healthy Valleys

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46km from St Helens · 30 sites · Tents, RVs · Upper Esk, TAS

THIS IS A WORKING FARM WITH MANY FREE ROAMING ANIMALS! Check in after 9am you get a whole day BEFORE you camp for the night and check out by 3pm this way you get another day here and plenty of daylight to get to your next place This place has river flats surrounded by wilderness and is the first private property on the river, so therefor the LAST property at the end of the road before the road goes into Forestry tracks. Many would consider this place to be very remote.....to us it is close to the City only 50 minutes away over the Mountain gravel roads. If you want to travel on mostly sealed roads go through Fingal and PAST Mathinna. Check maps before you leave as NO reception out here. It is 40 acres and we have MANY MANY free roaming animals, milking goats, ducks, chickens, cows, 3 BIG dogs. (The dogs will get out of the way of cars so just drive ahead and the dogs will move out of your way they have big barks but they are friendly) PLEASE NOTE: If you have any issues with dogs let us know in ADVANCE and we can lock them in their yard for your stay. EVERYONE is told upon arrival to honk/toot your horn if you have any issues or need help and one of us will come and help if you let us know! Otherwise we leave people in peace to camp as they wish and where they want. The property has a big guest house that is currently empty, this is where the flushing toilet is for you to use whilst camping if you like. This Rustic country house is also available for hire/rent, there is hot water via a woodfire (takes up to 5 hours to heat up water $50 per wheelbarrow load of wood) with Big triangle bath and a shower for use if you book the house, (3 single beds and a few new double bed air mattresses are available for your less rugged campers who want to come but need that extra comfort or to be close to a toilet at $40 per person per night.) You are welcome to come camping anytime with a range of needs catered to. Sorry no wheelchair ramps, a single step into the house and one step into the toilet too. Pick whatever spot you like to camp upon, by the river, the rocky island in the river, in the bush, just on the paddock grass anywhere. The big house is for you to use the toilet, kitchen sink and feel free to have a cold shower if you want. You can wander on the property connect with us and if you like you can help feed the animals. We are very happy to host people who love nature and enjoy organic farm life. There is NO wifi or mobile phone reception ZERO, so you can finally enjoy total tranquility. (there is a landline telephone in the big house so you can make a call if you need to, it is a private number)

Stories from the community

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tracy

1 week ago

8 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Derby camp and ride

We camped up on the highest campspot on the property. It is on a hill but we had no trouble with our 18ft van. Loved the outdoor bath. Johnothan came up and had a yarn. Great fellow and left us to enjoy. Rode our bikes to the Derby trails and came back to a lovley quiet camp at night.

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Stephanie

2 weeks ago

9 m travel trailer

With kids

1 night at Derby Frasers Flats

Rosie was a Brilliant host, giving information of the area and what to do with the kids as well as providing a paradise piece of farmland with a river running through it. Also thinking of the kids providing the sea container of fun 😊 thanks again Rosie we will be back 👍

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Ian

2 weeks ago

12 m pop-up camper

Group trip

3 nights at Derby Frasers Flats

Great location, easy to find, right next to the river, flat and quiet. Nice fireboats and large sites. We have been previously and Rosie has made some improvements since.

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Trinity

November 2025

6 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Derby Frasers Flats

Peaceful stay with opportunity to see platypus and free kayak use! Rosie the host is also exceptionally lovely and accomodating. 10/10 stay 😊

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Aaron

November 2025

5 m car

Weekend Trip to Derby Frasers Flats

Absolutely stunning location with a fabulous host. We’ll be going back for sure

Adam

November 2025

Tent

1 night at Huckaway Stay

A quiet and secluded piece of well-maintained land. Loved it.

Example tent camping spot. car and van camping spots available too

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Adam

November 2025

Tent

With kids

8 nights at WildWing Retreat

Ebony and Danny have created a wonderful, special spot that was the perfect place for our family. The space itself is beautiful and all the facilities are excellent. Both Ebony and Danny were lovely and super accommodating. We spent 8 nights here and could have spent more. Highly recommend this magical spot

Frances

November 2025

2 m Class B

3 nights at WildWing Retreat

So gorgeous- loved every moment, amenities are beautiful

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Carissa

October 2025

13 m travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Derby Frasers Flats

An absolute paradise! Beautiful location, spacious sites with plenty of room. We had the whole place to ourselves and it was a perfect spot to relax and enjoy peace and tranquillity. Rosie is friendly and very helpful. Easy access to Derby and surrounds. We absolutely loved this place, highly recommend (although we want to keep it a secret so we can keep coming back and have it all to ourselves!)

Kyla

October 2025

5 m travel trailer

1 night at Derby camp and ride

We absolutely loved this place! We cam e in search of warmth as rain and wind pummelled our van, and man did it deliver. We enjoyed nightly fires in the quaint little hut and an outdoor wood-fired hot bath, plus spectacular scenery. Cheers for an incredible stay.

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Danielle

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Derby camp and ride

Amazing spot to camp that’s away from the public camp site. We’ll be back. Friendly and knowledgeable host who goes above and beyond. Beautiful bush lands, hut kitchen made things easier, having animals was a huge kit with the kids.

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mike

October 2025

6 m Class B

With kids

1 night at Derby camp and ride

Awesome place. Awesome host. Johnathon is a wealth of local knowledge. Wish could’ve stayed longer.

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Mike

August 2025

4 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Bicheno Pine Ridge

What an amazing and beautiful location. Serenity, off grid, no phones, picturesque landscape.. Perfect escape to escape and refresh.

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Bec

June 2025

5 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Derby Frasers Flats

Such a lovely location with river & rural views. Plenty of space between sites and thoughtful touches to enjoy your stay eg. access to board games, kayaks & homemade jams. We definitely will be back.

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Ryan

May 2025

8 m travel trailer

2 nights at Derby Frasers Flats

Very nice property easy access and very friendly host

The end of the track to coffee and cake.

elizabeth

May 2025

13 m travel trailer

3 nights at Derby Frasers Flats

We stayed 3 nights but felt like we had a 3 week break. It was that good. Easily pulled in with our 17’ caravan. Short walk to each of the two river access points. I thoroughly enjoyed the walk through the river to a track that leads to Derby. Rosie has put so much work into making campers feel welcomed and at home. We look forward to visiting again.

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Zoë

May 2025

5 m Class B

With pets

1 night at Happy Healthy Valleys

Perfect for those wising to get away from it all, slow down and be in nature. Thank you so much for sharing

Kate

May 2025

4 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Derby camp and ride

Jonathan is a great host. So many little extras at this camp. Very close to town. Communication is great. Planning a return visit with friends. Very quiet and peaceful at night. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Thank you!

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Jennifer

April 2025

14 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Derby camp and ride

What a great place. Excellent communication, peaceful great views and a bath under the stars what more could you want. Thankyou Jonathan ❤️

Naomi

April 2025

6 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Derby Frasers Flats

Lovely grassy sites next to the river. The provision of firepots is a huge plus (and wood can be purchased) Derby is really close by for those wanting to ride the bike tracks. Host was lovely and welcoming. Really enjoyed our stay.