# Fortescue Bay campground

> A national park campground behind a sheltered beach in Tasman National Park, the starting point for the Cape Hauy and Cape Pillar walks.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-fortescue-bay-campground/

A national park campground behind a sheltered beach in Tasman National Park, the starting point for the Cape Hauy and Cape Pillar walks. The last stretch of road is unsealed; book ahead for summer and school holidays.

- **Nearest town:** Port Arthur, Tasmania
- **Category:** Camping & RV
- **GPS:** -43.1431, 147.9638

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually November–March. Still fine, with some compromises, in April–May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Hobart and the Tasman Peninsula](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/au-tas-hobart-tasman-peninsula/)

## Nearby

- [Cape Hauy](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-cape-hauy/) – 3 km
- [Port Arthur Historic Site](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-port-arthur-historic-site/) – 9 km
- [Tasman Arch and Devils Kitchen](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-tasman-arch-devils-kitchen/) – 11 km
- [Tessellated Pavement](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-tessellated-pavement/) – 15 km

## FAQs

### Where is Fortescue Bay campground?

Fortescue Bay campground is in Port Arthur, Tasmania, at GPS -43.1431, 147.9638.

### Which road trips pass Fortescue Bay campground?

Fortescue Bay campground is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Hobart and the Tasman Peninsula.

### What is there to see near Fortescue Bay campground?

Places worth a stop nearby: Cape Hauy (3 km), Port Arthur Historic Site (9 km), Tasman Arch and Devils Kitchen (11 km) and Tessellated Pavement (15 km).

### When is the best time to visit Fortescue Bay campground?

The most pleasant months are usually November–March. Still fine, with some compromises, in April–May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Part of these destinations

- [Tasman Peninsula and Port Arthur](https://camping-spirit.com/destinations/au-tasman-peninsula-port-arthur/)