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Griffin Forest Reserve

Griffin Forest Reserve (also known as Griffin Park Camping Area) sits on the banks of the South Esk River in Tasmania's Fingal Valley, roughly 25 kilometres north of Fingal near Mathinna.

The free campground offers multiple large, open grassy sites with a mix of shaded, sunny, and relatively private spots suited to a range of campers. Pit toilets, campfire areas, and a few picnic tables are available on site.

The surrounding forest draws visitors for bushwalking, waterfall hunting, wildlife spotting, and photography. The South Esk River is a noted trout-fishing destination and is suitable for swimming.

Wildlife sightings can be exceptional — quolls, pademelons, yellow-tailed black cockatoos, and superb fairy-wrens have all been recorded at the campground.

Note that the facilities have suffered vandalism and may not always be well-maintained, and the area can be noisy when off-road motorcycles are present.


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