Camping Information

CAMPING arrangements over the weekend – the SteamFest Weekend – 7th, 8th, and 9th March 2026
In the Kentish area there are a number of camping areas for people travelling in self contained motorhomes and caravans. Bookings for camp sites are not possible – we do not take bookings for any of these sites.

Sheffield Recreation Grounds Council Parking: The Kentish Council have an area at the end of Spring Street. An overnight stay is $10 per motorhome/caravan and the fee is collected by a Kentish Council authorized Redwater Creek Volunteer. All sites are unpowered and it is on a first in first served basis. Water and a dump point are available.

Over SteamFest this area fills up quickly over SteamFest and when required overflow camping is available in the adjacent pony club. These are grassy areas some some with shade.

Entry to SteamFest is cheaper by online ticket (go to steamfesttasmania.org.au) or at the gate – $5.00 more expensive. If you volunteer for 4 hours per person your camping fees and entry ticket will be refunded. Please contact jill Ridgway mob 0448 631 922 to discuss volunteer opportunities.

Other camp sites

Railton CMCA Camping area and Railton self contained Camping area – both are located 15 klms away on the Esplanade at Railton. A small fee is charged.

Railton Hotel – at 3 Foster St Railton – speak with the Hotel to obtain details of this camping area.

O’Neills Creek Reserve Picnic and Camping area – this is located at Gowrie Park 16 klms from Sheffield. On the long weekend in March there is a rodeo held there and camping may not be possible.

Gowrie Park Wilderness Village – 16 Klms from Sheffield. Contact the Park on phone 6492 1385 to obtain details of this camping area.