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Big Waterhouse Lake Camping Area - Waterhouse Cons Area

Launceston & Northern Tasmania
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingPets WelcomeBoat RampFishing SpotCaravansTent Site

About this campsite

Free lakeside camping near Bridport with caravan access. No facilities—self-sufficient camping for anglers and hunters. Dogs permitted, campfires allowed.

Big Waterhouse Lake Camping Area sits on the northern shore of Big Waterhouse Lake within Waterhouse Conservation Area, approximately 34 kilometres north-east of Bridport. This free campsite offers no facilities, so visitors must be completely self-sufficient with water, toilet provisions and waste disposal. The site is primarily used by duck hunters and anglers, with activities including fishing, kayaking and exploring the conservation area's diverse wetland communities and vegetation. Campfires are permitted and the area is accessible to caravans and campers. Dogs on leads are welcome. Mobile reception is available. The campground operates on a first-in, best-served basis with no bookings required.

What this place offers

Activities

Boat Ramp
Fishing Spot

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Tent Site
Free Camping

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Lookout

Location

Big Waterhouse Lake Camping Area - Waterhouse Cons Area•TAS

Common questions about Big Waterhouse Lake Camping Area - Waterhouse Cons Area

Is Big Waterhouse Lake Camping Area - Waterhouse Cons Area free to camp at?

We have Big Waterhouse Lake Camping Area - Waterhouse Cons Area in TAS recorded as a free camp, but we have not confirmed that with the operator, so treat it as unconfirmed. Sites change hands and councils bring in fees, so check the current rate before you commit to the drive.

What facilities does Big Waterhouse Lake Camping Area - Waterhouse Cons Area have?

Big Waterhouse Lake Camping Area - Waterhouse Cons Area has lookout, pets welcome, boat ramp, fishing spot, caravans and tent site. That is the short list; 7 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.

Are dogs allowed at Big Waterhouse Lake Camping Area - Waterhouse Cons Area?

The record for Big Waterhouse Lake Camping Area - Waterhouse Cons Area lists "Pets Welcome", so dogs are welcome here. National parks and conservation areas nearby often take a different view, so check the rules for any day trips you have planned.

Can you book Big Waterhouse Lake Camping Area - Waterhouse Cons Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Big Waterhouse Lake Camping Area - Waterhouse Cons Area, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Big Waterhouse Lake Camping Area - Waterhouse Cons Area?

Big Waterhouse Lake Camping Area - Waterhouse Cons Area sits in TAS. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Big Waterhouse Lake Camping Area - Waterhouse Cons Area

Facilities recorded for Big Waterhouse Lake Camping Area - Waterhouse Cons Area
FacilityOn site
LookoutYes
Pets WelcomeYes
Boat RampYes
Fishing SpotYes
CaravansYes
Tent SiteYes
Free CampingYes

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Big Waterhouse Lake Camping Area - Waterhouse Cons Area

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