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Big Waterhouse Lake Camping Area - Waterhouse Cons Area

Launceston & Northern Tasmania
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingCaravansTent 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

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Tent Site
Free Camping

Location

Big Waterhouse Lake Camping Area - Waterhouse Cons AreaTAS

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY🌦️
12° / 6°
💧 94%
THU🌦️
12° / 6°
💧 2%
FRI☀️
12° / 3°
SAT🌦️
12° / 4°
💧 6%
SUN☁️
14° / 7°
💧 14%

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Free to stay

No booking needed — first come, first served

Free campsite — no booking needed, sites are first come, first served.

$0 camping — no fees at this site
Sites are first come, first served — arrive early on holidays
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Fire Danger
Today
12°·51%·25km/h
No Rating
Tomorrow
12°·66%·26km/h
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Fri
12°·65%·15km/h
No Rating
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Big Waterhouse Lake Camping Area - Waterhouse Cons Area

Free · no booking needed