Black River Campground

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Black River Campground is a campground within the Peggs Beach Conservation Area, managed by the Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania.

Black River campground is very popular with locals and spots are at a premium during the summer holiday season. Secluded sites among trees are next to the Black River estuary. The campground is attractive but facilities are basic. There are no powered sites.

There are pit toilets and a hybrid toilet. There is no safe drinking water at this campground. Water from the campground tank should be boiled for at least three minutes or treated before drinking.

No bookings are taken. Campgrounds are allocated on a first come, first served basis and payment is via a pay and display kiosk at the site.​ Total site number and capacity are estimates only. Always check local signage and the PWS website for campfire restrictions before lighting a campfire. Please take all rubbish away with you. Generators can be used from 10am to 8pm.

Please follow the link for further information about this campground. Refer to the ‘Know before you go’ webpage on the Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania website and take a moment to look over the essential information for visiting Tasmania’s national parks and reserves, including information about alerts, safety and national park entry fees where applicable.

Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service
  • Camping
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Does not cater for people with access needs.
14/08/2026

Black River

Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service
Black River, Tasmania

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Geelong to Devonport ( GEX to DPO )

Schedule Sailing

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Est. Departure Time

Est. Arrival Time

August 10th
08:30 am

06:00 am – 07:45 am

08:30 am
10 Aug, 07:00 pm
August 11th
06:45 pm

04:15 pm – 06:00 pm

06:45 pm
12 Aug, 06:00 am
August 12th
06:45 pm

04:15 pm – 06:00 pm

06:45 pm
13 Aug, 06:00 am

Devonport to Geelong ( DPO to GEX )

Schedule Sailing

Check-in times

Est. Departure Time

Est. Arrival Time

August 9th
06:45 pm

04:15 pm – 06:00 pm

06:45 pm
10 Aug, 06:00 am
August 10th
10:00 pm

07:30 pm – 09:15 pm

10:00 pm
11 Aug, 08:30 am
August 11th
06:45 pm

04:15 pm – 06:00 pm

06:45 pm
12 Aug, 06:00 am
August 12th
06:45 pm

04:15 pm – 06:00 pm

06:45 pm
13 Aug, 06:00 am