Tent overlooking beach, Bay of Fires Conservation Area
Bay of Fires campground

Bay of Fires camping

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Alerts for Bay of Fires camping

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Fire ban: Seasonal campfire bans are in place
Applies from 20/12/2025

There is currently a seasonal campfire ban on PWS managed parks and reserves in the following areas:

  • ​Maria Island and Flinders Island

  • All parks and reserves in the municipalities of Glamorgan-Spring Bay, Dorset, Break O’Day and Tasman.

  • Narrawntapu National Park, Tooms Lake and Snakey Creek Conservation Area

This ban includes campfires, pot fires and other solid fuel.

The map​ below shows all affected areas. You can still use gas stoves and gas barbecues.​

A map of Tasmania highlighting areas where campfire bans are in place

Look out for these signs.

Stylised campfire with a red cross through it

Round pot on three legs with a flue. Red cross through it showing that these are not allowed to be used

Please note: Parts of the reserved estate including The Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, the Vale of Belvoir Conservation Area and the Three Capes Track are fuel stove only areas at all times of the year.​

Last reviewed 16/1/2026 08:49 AM


Caravan/Campervan    Tent   
Fees:

​These campgrounds are free for visitors.

Bookings:

​No bookings are required.

About

​​The Bay of Fires Conservation Area is a popular location for seasonal visitors and locals alike. The stretch of coastal locations offer basic facilities in stunning, beachside campgrounds. Some of the more elevated sites offer the protection of coastal vegetation with views of the shoreline. 

Camping is permitted only in designated campgrounds.​

Northern se​​​ction​

Th​​​e northern section of the Bay of Fires Conservation Area – Policemans Point campground is located south of Anson Bay. The campground has numerous campsites nestled among trees with views of the Ansons Bay river mouth. It is not possible to cross the outlet of Ansons Bay.

South​​ern section

The southern section of the Bay of Fires Conservation Area is located north of Binalong Bay up to The Gardens. Popular campgrounds such as Grants Lagoon, Jeanneret, Swimcart, Cosy South, Cosy North, Seatons Cove and Sloop Reef can be found there.

Facilities at the campsites include:

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​Hybrid toilets

Pit toilets​
​Tents
Caravans (small)​Caravans​ (long)
​Campervans
​Policemans Point
​Y
Y​Y​​Y
​Y
​Grants Lagoon
​Y
​Y
Y
​Y
​Y
​Jeanneret Beach
​Y

​Y
Y​
​Y
​Swimcart Beach
​Y
​Y
​Y
Y
​Y
Y
​Cosy Corner (South)
Y​Y
​Y
Y​​Y
​Y​
​Cosy Corner (North)
Y​​Y
Y​Y​​Y
​Seatons Cove
Y​​Y
Y​
​Sloop Reef
​Y
Y​Y​


There are no toilet facilities at the Taylors Beach​ day use areas.