Ramsgate Campground in Hobart & Southern Tasmania β€” photo 1

Ramsgate Campground

Hobart & Southern Tasmania
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingCaravansTent Site

About this campsite

Free camping at Ramsgate Campground in Recherche Bay Nature Recreation Area. Suitable for caravans and tents, managed by Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service.

Ramsgate Campground is located within the Recherche Bay Nature Recreation Area, approximately 25 kilometres south of the Ida Bay railway complex along Cockle Creek Road. Managed by Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service, this free camping area accommodates caravans, campervans, motorhomes and tents. The site is positioned past Gillams Beach, Finns Beach and Catamaran campgrounds on the right-hand side of the road. Basic facilities are provided at this remote location, with the nearest shops at Hastings Caves Cafe and Southport Tavern approximately 20 kilometres north of Cockle Creek. Campfires are permitted at this unpowered bush camping area.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Tent Site
Free Camping

Location

Common questions about Ramsgate Campground

Is Ramsgate Campground free to camp at?

We have Ramsgate Campground 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 Ramsgate Campground have?

Ramsgate Campground has caravans, 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 Ramsgate Campground online?

We hold no online booking link for Ramsgate Campground, 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 Ramsgate Campground?

Ramsgate Campground 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 Ramsgate Campground

Facilities recorded for Ramsgate Campground
FacilityOn site
CaravansYes
Tent SiteYes
Free CampingYes

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Free camp β€” fee unconfirmed

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Free campsite β€” no booking needed, sites are first come, first served.

Listed as a free camp β€” we have not confirmed the fee with the operator
Councils and new owners do bring in fees, so ring ahead or check signage
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Ramsgate Campground

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