The best dog-friendly campgrounds near St Helens, Tasmania

Bringing your dog to St Helens? You’ll find over 180 pet-friendly camping spots in and around this laid-back corner of Tasmania. Locals know the area for granite headlands, surf beaches, and bushland walks that start right from the campsite. Favourites like Bicheno Pine Ridge (101 reviews), Derby Frasers Flats (79 reviews), and Fairview Farm Ringarooma Tasmania (77 reviews) make it easy to camp with your four-legged mate. Most sites allow campfires and have toilets on hand—no need to rough it too much. Average price per night sits at $20, but you’ll find spots for as little as $10. Spend your days hiking quiet forest trails, swimming in creeks, or surfing the uncrowded breaks. Just be sure to keep an eye out for wallabies at dawn and dusk.

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Top-rated campgrounds near St Helens

1. Friendlies Rest

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76km from St Helens · 8 sites · Lodging

Relax in a peaceful bush setting and connect with nature. This small off grid studio is situated on a 100 acre property located on the Freycinet Peninsula. The property is positioned close to Friendly Beaches, Moulting Lagoon and Freycinet National Park. The space is clean, cosy and comfortable with double bed, kitchenette and bathroom. Perfect for one or a couple. Unwind from a days adventure with the gentle sounds of local bird life and ocean swell. Watch wedge tail and sea eagles soar overhead and as the sun begins to set welcome the local wombats, wallabies, bandicoots and pademelons. The occasional Tassie devil can be heard late at night if you’re lucky. A 15 minutes drive to the entrance of Freycinet National Park and the Townships of Coles Bay and Bicheno this property is a unique base with privacy and peace to rest and rejuvenate after a day exploring the Freycinet Region.

2. Derby Forest Cabins

39km from St Helens · 3 sites · Lodging

Each of the 3 cabins can warmly accommodate up to 4 guests split between two bedrooms, they are self-contained with their own bathroom and a modern equipped kitchen. Choose between 2 king singles or join them together should that suit you. The split system Air Conditioner will keep you warm in the winter, and cool in the hotter months while you relax inside to a movie on FOXTEL or plan the next days adventure together. Every guest is invited to enjoy the gazebo that looks out into the heart of the Mutual valley while enjoying a glass of Tasmania's finest wine and sharing a tall tale of two around the fire. Derby Forest Cabins is perfect for groups up to 12, families, friends, and anyone seeking a peaceful slice of Tasmanian forest to relax in.

Bringing your dog to St Helens? You’ll find over 180 pet-friendly camping spots in and around this laid-back corner of Tasmania. Locals know the area for granite headlands, surf beaches, and bushland walks that start right from the campsite. Favourites like Bicheno Pine Ridge (101 reviews), Derby Frasers Flats (79 reviews), and Fairview Farm Ringarooma Tasmania (77 reviews) make it easy to camp with your four-legged mate. Most sites allow campfires and have toilets on hand—no need to rough it too much. Average price per night sits at $20, but you’ll find spots for as little as $10. Spend your days hiking quiet forest trails, swimming in creeks, or surfing the uncrowded breaks. Just be sure to keep an eye out for wallabies at dawn and dusk.

95% (785)

Top-rated campgrounds near St Helens

1. Friendlies Rest

100%

(2)

76km from St Helens · 8 sites · Lodging

Relax in a peaceful bush setting and connect with nature. This small off grid studio is situated on a 100 acre property located on the Freycinet Peninsula. The property is positioned close to Friendly Beaches, Moulting Lagoon and Freycinet National Park. The space is clean, cosy and comfortable with double bed, kitchenette and bathroom. Perfect for one or a couple. Unwind from a days adventure with the gentle sounds of local bird life and ocean swell. Watch wedge tail and sea eagles soar overhead and as the sun begins to set welcome the local wombats, wallabies, bandicoots and pademelons. The occasional Tassie devil can be heard late at night if you’re lucky. A 15 minutes drive to the entrance of Freycinet National Park and the Townships of Coles Bay and Bicheno this property is a unique base with privacy and peace to rest and rejuvenate after a day exploring the Freycinet Region.

2. Derby Forest Cabins

39km from St Helens · 3 sites · Lodging

Each of the 3 cabins can warmly accommodate up to 4 guests split between two bedrooms, they are self-contained with their own bathroom and a modern equipped kitchen. Choose between 2 king singles or join them together should that suit you. The split system Air Conditioner will keep you warm in the winter, and cool in the hotter months while you relax inside to a movie on FOXTEL or plan the next days adventure together. Every guest is invited to enjoy the gazebo that looks out into the heart of the Mutual valley while enjoying a glass of Tasmania's finest wine and sharing a tall tale of two around the fire. Derby Forest Cabins is perfect for groups up to 12, families, friends, and anyone seeking a peaceful slice of Tasmanian forest to relax in.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Lucy

April 2025

1 night at Friendlies Rest

We had a lovely stay at Friendlies Rest. The cabin is very well equipped and beautifully finished. A great location for Freycinet National Park, we wished we could’ve stayed for longer. Thank you Shannon!