Fairhaven Campsite

South Gippsland

Fairhaven Campsite

South Gippsland

At a glanceFree campsite

Free CampingTent Site

About this campsite

Walk-in tent camping on French Island's coast with basic facilities, gas barbecues and beach access. Bookings required through Parks Victoria.

Fairhaven Campground is located on French Island within French Island National Park, accessible only by a 5-kilometre walk or bike ride from Tankerton Jetty along the Western Port foreshore. Managed by Parks Victoria, this tent-only site accommodates up to 40 people across 10 camping areas and must be booked online in advance. Vehicle access is not permitted. Facilities include non-flushing toilets, gas barbecues, shared picnic tables and a cooking shelter. The campground offers beach access and opportunities for fishing, wildlife viewing and kayaking in the surrounding national park environment.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Tent Site

Free Camping

Location

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Common questions about Fairhaven Campsite

Is Fairhaven Campsite free to camp at?

Yes. Fairhaven Campsite in VIC is a free camp, so there is no nightly fee to stay. There is no booking system for it, so plan on first in, best dressed, especially on long weekends. Facilities on site: tent site and free camping.

What facilities does Fairhaven Campsite have?

Fairhaven Campsite has tent site 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. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Can you book Fairhaven Campsite online?

We hold no online booking link for Fairhaven Campsite, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season. If a managing authority takes bookings by phone, their number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Fairhaven Campsite?

Fairhaven Campsite sits in VIC. 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 Fairhaven Campsite

Facilities recorded for Fairhaven Campsite
Facility	On site
Tent Site	Yes
Free Camping	Yes

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