Practical outdoor index

Victoria campgrounds

A Victoria-first campground index for comparing published campground and stay records. It keeps official park context, location hints and facility signals visible so travellers can move from a broad search to a specific place page quickly.

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These entries come from published Wildgrounds place records and are ordered by image, official-source context, linked park data and practical facility signals.

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Log Crossing is a spacious shady picnic area with fire places, toilets and picnic tables. This site is a good access point for local walking and mountain bike tracks. This area can be used for overnight camping. Overnight only in designated area.

MANSFIELD

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Nestled amongst the foothills of the picturesque Upper Goulburn River, Skipworth Reserve camping area is a popular camping destination along the banks of the Goulburn River. Popular with campers, fisherman, birdwatchers and outdoor enthusiasts, and a great base for exploring the nearby goldfield history. Camping at Skipworth Reserve sees you spread out in big open grassy areas soaking up the sun. This spot is next to the Goulburn River, giving you time to relax whilst listening to the tumbling of water as it flows by.

ANGLESEA

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Set in on the edge of the Anglesea Heath, Tanners Camp Site offers a basic camping experience in a natural setting. A basic site, Tanners Road Camp Ground has space for approximately 8 tent camp sites and 4 vehicle based camping areas. There are also spaces for four horse floats. A unisex disabled toilet is available as well as fire pits and picnic tables. Semi-dispersed tent camping and a limited number of vehicle camps.

NOOJEE

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A large, grassy and open spot on th1e banks of the Toorongo River, sitting against a great green backdrop of tall forest trees. Camping and picnicking opportunities feature. Access is via Toorongo Falls Campsite One. An expansive place to camp next to the calm, shallow waters of the Toorongo River. Just a short walk (along the river) away from the start of the spectacular Toorongo Falls walk. This site is flatter than Toorongo Falls Campsite One, perfect for small caravans and campervans. Note that it can get muddy in winter and may be closed if the site becomes too wet. A pleasant green grassy spot to camp for a quiet weekend away, ideally in the drier months. The site features scattered boulders and open fire pits, close to the river and basic toilet facilities. Toorongo Campground Two closed, due to maintenance work and to rest the site during wet weather season.

MANSFIELD

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Situated on the banks of Lake Eildon, this site is a popular destination for boats, fishermen, campers and trail bike riders alike. Behind you, you will see an expansive area of native bushland worth exploring.This site can become busy in the warmer months and during peak season. This large campground is great for large groups and several smaller groups. With larger canopy Eucalypts offering much needed shade in the warmer months.

MANSFIELD

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Situated on the banks of Lake Eildon, this site is a popular destination for boats, fishermen, campers and trail bike riders alike. Behind you, you will see an expansive area of native bushland worth exploring.This site can become busy in the warmer months and during peak season. This large campground is great for large groups and several smaller groups. With larger canopy Eucalypts offering much needed shade in the warmer months.

MARYSVILLE

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Located opposite Frenchmans Spur road, this small camping area provides opportunities for a private stay with potential to paddle in the deep pools available in the nearby Big River.

MARYSVILLE

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Located in the gully via an access road recommended for 4 wheel drives, this camp is broken up into three separate areas along the river bank where tents and trailer campers can be set up in spacious sites .

MARYSVILLE

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Vennells can be accessed via a small bridge over Big River, here the site opens up to larger camping areas. Recommended for tents or camper trailers, you'll find pit toilet facilities available and access to the nearby river providing opportunities for fishing or paddling.

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Cassinia Camp is one of the popular camping areas within the Murrindindi Scenic Reserve. All sites in the Reserve require a permit - motorcycle $3, car $7, small bus $20, large bus $35 per night. All funds collected go directly back into the upkeep of the Reserve. Please note no dogs are allowed. Cassinia is popular with young families as the site provides tent camping without vehicle access, so the children are safe to roam about on the grass without the concerns of traffic. There are no boundaries on the campsites so numerous families can set up together and enjoy.

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This site provides basic facilities for picnicking or camping and links in with the overnight Beeripmo walking track. Due to its small size, the site is suitable for small groups only. Mugwamp is a small open camping area with some large shady eucalypts, adjacent to Mugwamp Hut. The small grassed area includes a picnic table, drop toilet and wood-fired BBQ and is suitable for tent based camping with opportunities for walks along the adjacent Beeripmo Walk. This small open picnic area next to Mugwamp Hut is a pleasant spot for a picnic with basic facilities and opportunities to walk on the nearby Beerimpo walking track and out to Mount Buangor.

HORSHAM NATIMUK RD

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Located on the Wimmera River south of Dimboola and South West of Wail in the Wail State Forest, Big Bend Picnic and Camping Area is surrounded by majestic river red gums and offers a peaceful recreation experience suiting the over night camper and or day visitor. Enjoy the local bird life, take a pleasant walk along the river, take a dip in the river or just sit back and relax. Access to Big Bend is suitable for 2 wheel drive vehicles in dry weather only. Located on the Wimmera River this site is easily accessible from Dimboola and Wail and has plenty of space for smaller and larger groups. There are numerous sites adjacent to the car parking areas. Located on the Wimmera River and surrounded by majestic river red gums this site offers a peaceful recreation experience suiting the over night camper and or day visitor. Enjoy local bird life as you relax on the banks of the Wimmera River. Enjoy a pleasant walk along the River or just sit back and relax on the river bank.

MILDURA CNR 11TH ST & KOORLONG AVE

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This remote location was first established by early stockman moving their stock from the north to south through this ruggered remote terrain. Pushing the stock south for the summer, keeping up with seasonal grass growth. As there were no known water source in this landscape, water bores where established throughout the Big Desert - the first of which was Big Billy Bore. Established in the 1800's, set in between the rolling mallee sand dunes system, this site gives good cover for windy night camping. Tour around the Big Desert and enjoy the remote and stark beauty of the outback countryside. There are a number of 4WD and conventional vehicle tracks to enjoy, that take in features such as scenic lookouts and historical tracks. The Big Billy Bore Recreation Area is a popular place to relax camp or have a picnic. There are a number of tracks that nature lovers can walk along and enjoy the unique surrounds. Basic campsite adjacent to Big Billy Bore offering remote dispersed camping with toilet facilities.

HEYFIELD

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Cheyne's Bridge campsite area has easy access for caravans and camper trailers. Several separated overnight camping areas are available on the East side of the bridge and a day area is located on the West side. This site is a popular destination for group 4WD trips with medium and hard four wheel drive tracks situated nearby. The Macalister River winds past the site and provides swimming and paddle sport activities when the water is higher. A further 30 minutes north of Cheyne’s Bridge is the small township of Licola which is a Gateway to the Victorian High Country and its various recreation opportunities. We ask that visitors please take their rubbish home so that the site can be enjoyed by the next visitors. Several separated overnight camping areas are available on the East side of the bridge. Larger sites are suitable for caravans and camper trailers, with smaller areas better suited to tents or vehicle-based set-ups. A separate day picnic area is located on the west side of the bridge.

BEAUFORT

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Being on the north western side of the mountain, this area is particularly suitable for winter outings, as temperatures are usually higher and rainfall lower than in other parts of the forest. Chinamans Campground provides a good site for camping or picnicking and caters to both smaller and larger groups and caravans. Chinamans Campground is a very spacious camping area able to cater for individuals or larger groups, with ample room for parking. It's drier aspect provides good all year round camping and it a good base from which to explore the many walks and attractions of Mt Cole State forest. The large picnic shelter provides good shelter and has a wood fireplace and picnic tables. The site is large, grassy and open, with a good choice of of areas to find a spot suitable to your needs. A large picnic shelter with picnic tables and fireplace provides good shelter if the weather turns.

DARGO

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Collins Flat is the last of the main camping areas along the Upper Dargo Road but is just as scenic as the previous sites.