Fortescue Bay Campground is located in the Tasman National Park. The area has two campgrounds. Banksia Campground is suitable for tents only. Mill Creek Campground caters to larger vehicles including caravans. This review is primarily about the latter.
To stay at Fortescue Bay Campground, there is no need to be self-contained as toilets are provided.
Being a national park, pets are not permitted.
Tents are permitted.
Fires are permitted.
Fortescue Bay Campground Quick Facts
| Campground Name | Fortescue Bay Campground |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town | Port Arthur |
| GPS | 43° 8'32.51"S 147°58'0.71"E |
| Access Road | unsealed |
| Number of sites | 23/26 (see notes) |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Water | Non-potable |
| Dump point | No |
| Power | No |
| Pets | No |
| Tents | Yes |
| Fires permitted | No |
| Telstra coverage | Weak |
| Optus coverage | No |
| Cost | $13 per night for 2 |
| Booking | Booking form |
Campground Layout and Features
Fortescue Bay Campground has 23 sites available for larger vehicles in Mill Creek Campground, while the tent-only Banksia Campground has 26 sites. The rest of the review is about Mill Creek Campground.
The map below shows the layout of the Mill Creek campground.
The sites at Mill Creek are marked and best described as bush camping. Most of the sites are very well shaded and, as such, are poor for solar energy. The sites are primarily on black sand. Some sites are sloped, and levelling may be required.
Access to many of the sites is relatively small and tight. If you have a larger van note this on your booking.
The site provides drop toilets and non-potable water. No other facilities are provided.
The fee to stay at this site is $13 per night for up to 2 adults. Additional adults are $5 each each child between 5 and 17 years is $2.50. A family of 2 adults and three children is $16. In addition to this you must pay the park entry fee if you do not have a pass.
On arrival you must check in. Your site number will be assigned during the check-in process. If you arrive outside of office hours details will be left outside of the office. There is a machine for taking payments at this location. It is best to book before arrival as this site can be busy.
Fortescue Bay Campsite Location
Fortescue Bay Campground is 9.5km east of Port Arthur. Once you leave the Arthur Highway, you access it via a 12km unsealed road. The map below shows the campground’s location. You can zoom out for a more general location.
What to Watch Out For at Fortescue Bay Campground
Other than a very shady we identified no issues at this campground. Just ensure that you enter that you have a booking before arriving.
Final Words
We enjoyed our time at this campground. If you are up for it, the walk to Cape Hauy is well worth doing.
Bookings must be made using the online booking form: Booking form.
Closeby Campgrounds
For another option to staying in the Port Arthur area, you can read Nubeena Ex-Servicesman’s Club Campground.
For those heading to Richmond, Churchill Campground is a good option.
If you are heading north to Triabunna, you may like to read about Triabunna Self-Contained Camping.