Huon Campsite, picnic tables and fireplace, Southwest National Park
Huon Campground

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Closed area: West Picton Road - status update
Applies from 23/5/2023West Picton Road (prior to Riveaux Creek) is closed due to the deterioration of three structures along the road.

Both Farmhouse Creek and Mt Picton walking tracks remain open.

A vehicle turnaround and car parking bay have been provided at the West Picton Road closure.

A 15-20 vehicle parking area has been created adjacent to the new closure.

Farmhouse Creek walking track requires an extra 7.1km (one-way) walk along West Picton Road from its closure prior to Picton River Tributary.  

Also, the pedestrian bridge over Farmhouse Creek has been closed, so walkers will need to ford Farmhouse Creek to continue their walk. 

Water levels fluctuate according to rainfall, so walkers need to make their own assessment of conditions before crossing.

Mt Picton walking track requires an extra 7.2km (return) walk along West Picton Road and then West Picton Road Spur 1-2 from its closure prior to Picton River Tributary. 

Further information can be found at: https://sttas.com.au/access-permits/road-and-track-closures

Last reviewed 27/9/2023 05:04 PM


Safety alert: Farmhouse Creek walking track - changed access
Applies from 22/6/2022
​​​​The last 7.2 km of West Picton Road has been closed by Sustainable Timber Tasmania. 

This is the access road to both Farmhouse Creek walking track (also known as Eastern Arthur Range Traverse), and the Mount Picton Track, within Southwest National Park. 

For Farmhouse Creek Track, this will require an additional 7.2km one way walk (14.2km return) along West Picton Road. The pedestrian bridge over Farmhouse Creek has also been closed, and therefore walkers will need to ford the creek to reach the trailhead.

For Mt Picton Track, this will require an additional 7.2km return walk along West Picton Road and West Picton Road 1-2.

Visitors can park prior to the closure, which will fit approximately 3-4 vehicles.  

Last reviewed 27/9/2023 04:42 PM


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​No bookings are required at these campsites.​

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​​These three campgrounds make great bases for exploring the variety of nearby lakes and enjoying short or longer walks. In the evening your nocturnal hosts may even pay you a visit – look out for possums, pademelons​ and maybe even a Tasmanian devil

The Huon Campground 

  • Ten forest-based sheltered sites
  • Non-treated water
  • Toilets
  • Picnic facilities and shelters
  • Fireplaces (fire restrictions may apply)
  • Caravan access available

​Teds Beach Campground

  • Boat ramp
  • Toilets
  • Non-treated water
  • Picnic facilities
  • Free electric barbecues and shelters
  • ​Caravan access available

Edgar Campground

  • Boat ramp
  • Non-treated water
  • Toilets
  • Picnic facilities and shelters
  • Fireplaces (fire restrictions may apply)
  • Caravan access available
  • Edgar Dam Campground is outside Southwest National Park and is managed by Hydro Tasmania; visitors do not require a valid parks pass​