Last Updated on 17 September 2026 by Rob
Franklin Camping Ground is located in the Huon Valley. It is a well-run campground from which you can explore the town of Franklin and the surrounding area.
Franklin Camping Ground is provided for self-contained vehicles only.
Pets are permitted at this campground.
Tents are not permitted, and we assume that it includes roof-top tents.
Fires are permitted in fire pits that are at least 30cm above the ground.
Franklin Camping Ground Quick Facts
| Campground Name | Franklin Camping Ground |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town | Franklin |
| GPS | 43° 5'33.64"S 147° 0'33.52"E |
| Access Road | Sealed |
| Number of sites | 23 |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Water | Yes |
| Dump point | Yes |
| Power | No |
| Pets | Yes |
| Tents | No |
| Fires permitted | Yes |
| Telstra coverage | Yes |
| Optus coverage | Yes |
| Cost | $16 |
| Booking | N/A |
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Franklin Camping Ground has 23 marked sites. The area is covered in grass and is fairly flat. There is a central area with back-to-back sites on the inside of the loop road. There are some further sites on the outside of the loop.
All sites are unpowered and do not have a water hook up.
Nearby, there are toilet facilities, a playground, and picnic shelters.
This campground has recycling and rubbish bins.
This site has a public dump point and a potable water source to fill tanks.
The maximum stay at this site is 6 nights.
The cost of this site is $16 per night. The fee is collected in the evening.
As a summary of the requirements, this is quoted from the sign at the entrance:
- Rubbish: Sealable container.
- Water: Fixed fresh water supply
- Sink: Installed and fixed plumbed sink
- Grey water: Grey water tank or portable tote
- Toilet: internal toilets only, fixed or portable
Franklin Camping Ground Location
The campground is located in Franklin, 7km south of Huonville. The map below shows the campground’s location. You can zoom out for a more general location.
What to Watch Out For at Franklin Camping Ground
We did not identify any issues at this campground. If you park in the central area, do not occupy both sites.
Final Words
This is a great facility and we recommend it.
This campground is featured on our Southern Tasmania & Bruny Island itinerary.
Closeby Campgrounds
For those heading north of Hobart, you might like Kempton Roadside Stopover.
If you are planning on visiting Mount Field, the Mount Field National Park Campground is a great facility.
Gillams Beach Campground, located south of Franklin, is a good option for those who wish to visit Cockle Creek. Between Franklin and Cockle Creek is Geeveston CMCA Park.
People planning on visiting Bruny Island may like to read Neck Beach Camping Area.
Edited 17/9/26 due to fee increase from $15 to $16
