Free camps near Launceston
Tasmania · within 80 km · updated hourly
Short answer
As of 3 November 2026, Matey's map shows 9 free campsites within 80 km of Launceston: 8 from OpenStreetMap and 1 added by backpackers on Matey. 3 are tagged van friendly and 1 has toilets, and the closest is Lilydale Falls Camping Area, about 23 km north of the town centre.
Added by backpackers
Free camps other travellers shared on Matey, with their tips.
Free campsites from OpenStreetMap
Closest first. Distances are in a straight line from the centre of Launceston.
Lilydale Falls Camping Area
23 km north
Riverside Park
29 km south-west
Northeast Park
43 km north-east
- Van friendly
- Tents OK
Griffin Forest Reserve
58 km east
- Tents OK
- Walk-in only
Griffin Forest Reserve
59 km east
- Walk-in only
Blackmans Lagoon Camping Area - Waterhouse Cons Area
69 km north-east
- Van friendly
- Toilets
- Tents OK
Big Waterhouse Lake Camping Area - Waterhouse Cons Area
72 km north-east
- Van friendly
- Tents OK
South Croppies Point Camping Area - Waterhouse Cons Area
74 km north-east
- Tents OK
Van stops: dump points, water and showers
Dump points: 8 within 80 km
Showers: 5 within 80 km
Free camping etiquette
- Read the sign at the entrance: stay limits, fires and dogs are set by the council or park manager.
- Use the toilets, or a proper dump point for your van toilet. Never empty it in a drain or the bush.
- Take all rubbish with you, and arrive before dark so you can see where you are parking.
Common questions
Where can I empty my van toilet near Launceston?
OpenStreetMap lists 8 dump points within 80 km of Launceston. The closest is a dump point, about 5.2 km south-east of the town centre.
Can I sleep in my van anywhere around Launceston?
No. Councils and park managers decide where you can camp, and many towns ban sleeping in vehicles on streets and beach car parks. Stay at a signed free camp or a caravan park, read the signs for stay limits, and take your rubbish with you.
How up to date is this list?
The page refreshes every hour from Matey's map data. The free camps and van services come from OpenStreetMap, which volunteers edit, so a site can close or start charging. Check the signs when you arrive.
Free camp and van service data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence (ODbL). Backpacker spots are shared by Matey members.
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