Mathers Campground - Waterhouse Cons Area in Launceston & Northern Tasmania — photo 1

Mathers Campground - Waterhouse Cons Area

Launceston & Northern Tasmania
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingPets WelcomeCaravansTent SiteToilets

About this campsite

Free camping at Mathers Campground in Waterhouse Conservation Area near Bridport. Caravan and tent sites with toilets, campfires permitted, dogs on leads welcome.

Mathers Campground sits within Waterhouse Conservation Area near Bridport in Tasmania's north-east. This free, first-come-first-served camping area welcomes caravans and tents, with basic toilets provided. Dogs on leads are permitted, and campfires are allowed. Facilities support a range of coastal activities including fishing, swimming, snorkelling, kayaking and scuba diving, with boat ramp and parking available. The conservation area offers access to nearby beaches. Maximum stay limits apply. Sites are managed by the Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania, with contact through the Scottsdale Field Centre.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Tent Site
Free Camping

Facilities

Shade

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Location

Mathers Campground - Waterhouse Cons Area•TAS

Common questions about Mathers Campground - Waterhouse Cons Area

Is Mathers Campground - Waterhouse Cons Area free to camp at?

We have Mathers Campground - 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 Mathers Campground - Waterhouse Cons Area have?

Mathers Campground - Waterhouse Cons Area has shade, pets welcome, caravans, tent site, toilets and free camping. 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 Mathers Campground - Waterhouse Cons Area?

The record for Mathers Campground - 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. Keep them on a lead around other campers and clean up after them, and nobody has a problem with it.

Can you book Mathers Campground - Waterhouse Cons Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Mathers Campground - 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 Mathers Campground - Waterhouse Cons Area?

Mathers Campground - 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 Mathers Campground - Waterhouse Cons Area

Facilities recorded for Mathers Campground - Waterhouse Cons Area
FacilityOn site
ShadeYes
Pets WelcomeYes
CaravansYes
Tent SiteYes
ToiletsYes
Free CampingYes

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Listed as a free camp — we have not confirmed the fee with the operator
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Mathers Campground - Waterhouse Cons Area

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