Camping near Bright with swimming
Nature lovers, history fans, and skiers love this colourful town, the gateway to the Alpine region.
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Riverside King Valley
13 sites · RVs, Tents15 acres · King Valley, VIC
Riverside King Valley is set on the banks of the King River in King Valley Victoria, 38km drive on sealed road from Wangaratta. It's surrounded by picturesque countryside with access to 1Km of river frontage.The river is ideal for swimming, tubing, canoeing and fishing. Choose either to “do nothing” or go and explore the many attractions in the King Valley.River Flats Camp sites are very spacious with fire pits and hot plates, plus an abundance of open area for recreation. The River Bank Bush Camp is an extra large riverside bush campsite. It has a designated fire pit with hot plate, Campers will need to have own amenities and leave no trace.Accessible for all types of vehicles. Dog friendly if well controlled. Campfires permitted when restrictions aren't in place, firewood for sale (see Extras). We are close to the region’s attractions including Powers Lookout, Lake William Hovell, Paradise Falls the Brewery, Restaurants, Wineries and Distilleries of the Iconic King Valley.For more information, pictures or to chat to one of us please check out our Facebook page Riverside King Valley.
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High Country Paradise
7 sites · RVs, Tents166 acres · Myrtleford, VIC
Welcome to the Victorian High Country! The High Country region has award winning craft breweries, a rich history to explore and offers a beautiful spot for bush horse riding, hiking, mountain biking, swimming, fishing, exploring or just relaxing around a camp fire 🔥.
Ideal location to bring your horse to explore Mt Buffalo national park. Horses to be kept in yards provided for $10 per horse per night.
If you are one group please don’t book separate camp sites. Camps sites can have upto 20 adul on them. Teenagers 13 and over to pay $25 per night
This campsite offers toilet amenities (no shower), a dedicated firepits. All pets need to be previously organised by message.
If you are after total peace and quite please don’t book Christmas ,Easter or long weekends . Off peek during the week is very quite.
Located approximately 3 hours from Melbourne, this property is within a short range of the snowfields andthe bike trails around Bright and Beechworth.
Experience the local wineries, the Milawa cheese factory and Lake Buffalo. Explore the breath-taking scenery while walking, cycling or paddling through.
We are just an hour from Mt Hotham and Mt Buffalo for ski season.
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Wabonga Private Camp
1 site · RV, Tent20 acres · Cheshunt, VIC
Sorry to say No Generators and No Loud music
Set in the King Valley close to the foothills of the Wabonga Plateau Alpine National Park. We have the King River very close 5 min's by road , and are surrounded by magnificent wineries and bushland to wander around in.
Campers can choose from 3 different locations for their stay.
The camp is in or around Shelter Hut or
open grass land in your own Tent.
Campers will have access to two composting toilets during their stay but you will need to bring along your own toilet paper with you.
Please remove all rubbish on departure.
Campfires we sell firewood and dogs are welcome but dogs aren't allowed roam freely due to wildlife.
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Billabong Flats Farm
5 sites · RVs, Tents100 acres · Wangaratta, VIC
Billabong Flats Farm is a 100 Acre property enhanced by 1km of King River access in the heart of Wangaratta, North East Victoria.
It has an abundance of birdlife including Kookaburras, Kingfishers, Blue Wrens, Cormorants and many types of water birds.
The property is in a fantastic location to the Wangaratta township as it is only 1.5 kms drive into town to get all your supplies if required including, Aldi, Woolworths, Coles, Dan Murphys, Kmart, Camping Stores, Petrol Stations, Cinema, Bowling Alley and the wonderful choice of Hotels, Restaurants and Take away options if required.
It is surrounded by picturesque green countryside laden with ancient Red Rivergum Trees and billabongs with access to river frontage for fishing and one area has a swimming hole for those hot summer days.
The river is ideal for swimming, tubing, floating and fishing. Choose either to relax with a book and a glass of wine and do nothing or go and explore the many attractions of the wonderful North East area including the beautiful King Valley, Beechworth, Bright, Yarrawonga and Rutherglen plus many other gorgeous areas that have Art Trails or Silo Art Trails, all of which are 30-60 minutes drive from the property.
Billabong Flats Farm sites are very spacious with each section private from other Campers with a fire pit provided plus an abundance of open area for recreation for kids and dogs to run around.
The Swimming Hole Bush Camp is an extra large riverside bush campsite that could accommodate a large group of Vans (10 at least). It has a designated fire pit and Campers will need to have own Toilet/Shower amenities and be and leave no trace behind when leaving us.
Accessible for most types of vehicles. Dog friendly if well behaved and controlled and won't chase the Cattle. Campfires permitted when restrictions aren't in place, firewood for sale (see Extras).
We are close to the region’s attractions including 15mins drive to Brown Brothers Winery in Milawa, many Lookouts and National Parks, Lake William Hovell, Restaurants, Wineries and Distilleries of this special area.
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Kielock Homestead
6 sites · RVs, Tents200 acres · Upper Gundowring, VIC
Kielock Homestead is a unique farm stay experience located centrally in the beautiful Kiewa Valley Victoria where you can camp right on the bank of the Kiewa River. Some of the activities available include fishing, swimming, bush walking, bird and animal watching and bike riding. If you choose you can join in on farm activities such as feeding the animals, collecting eggs and planting/harvesting fruit and vegetables. We have a small market garden available where you can pick and purchase seasonal fresh produce, alternatively vegetable boxes and eggs are available by arrangement and delivered right to your campsite. Within the 200 acres of the property you will find it is home to many animals including kangaroos wombats platypus possums, bats and many bird and marine species. The main fish in the river are trout and cod so if you would like to try your luck fishing this is the place for you.Some of the surrounding towns include Mt Beauty (20 mins), Yackandandah (30 mins), Bright (50 mins), Beechworth (50 mins) Falls Creek (60 mins) with the border towns of Albury and Wodonga only 50 mins away. These beautiful towns contain an array of boutique wineries, craft breweries, bakeries and cafes, or you can choose to follow a farm gate food trail.The area also provides opportunities to go horse-riding, bike riding on one of the many rail trails or be adventurous on the mountain bike tracks at Falls Creek in the warmer months with snow sports in winter. The surrounding mountain ranges offer numerous famous 4wd trails or you might like to try your hand at panning for gold.This is a working farm and our animals are our family. They are very friendly but only know us and not you so please do not enter their homes without us, but feel free to talk to them over the gates. Be aware that all fences are electric and are switched on at all times. There is a dedicated communal campfire area for use when fire restrictions permit and we request that no additional fire pits are created during your stay. As this is a working property we are unable to accommodate your pets. For biosecurity reasons there is a strict No Pet policy. We look forward to greeting you upon arrival and showing you to your campsite.
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Camp Crusty Bright
309 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Bright, VIC
Bright Cabin and Caravan Park, Camp Crusty, started life in the late 1930s as a camp for loggers working in the local pine plantations. During the 1950s it morphed into a camp that hosted school groups and clubs. More recently it has become a destination for tourists travelling to the Bright area looking for a natural holiday experience. Camp Crusty has a rich history being one of the most historic areas in the Alpine Region.
We have a range of accommodation styles to suit your needs and budget.
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Alpine Breeze
7 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Tolmie, VIC
A beautiful 40 acre property in the alpine region with a cleared site. Beautiful bushland, a large dam for recreation use, tracks for walking and a great place for mountain bike riding. Watch the stars at night without the interference of any city or town lights and enjoy the feeling of letting go of stress on this unique property.
We are situated 800 mtrs down a well-made dirt road off the Mansfield/Whitfield Road. Only a 30 min drive to some of the most renowned wineries and food regions in Victoria. Or a 25 minute drive to Mansfield, which has great shopping, or yummy places to go to eat and drink. For Winter months, skiing is close by as well!
Please contact us if you are a fly fisherperson our dam is well stocked with trout but only for use on request and with an extra cost, a great place for a fly fishing club (catch & release).
Easy access for all vehicles/vans/trailers. Flat area. No power or toilet so campers must have everything and leave no trace.
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Glenwaters Farmstays
2 sites · RVs, Tents100 acres · King Valley, VIC
Our property is in the King Valley on 100 acres with spectacular views of the vineyards and snow-capped mountains.
There are several vineyards in the King Valley. The distance to La Cantina is only a short stroll. A quick drive will take you to Lake William Hovell, Powers Lookout, and Paradise Falls.
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Camp Ovens
5 sites · RVs, Tents30 acres · Wangaratta, VIC
Escape to our large acreage of pure bliss where you can pitch a tent or park your convoy of caravans. Whether it be on the banks of the glorious Ovens River, or situated on the blocks unique billabong.This property boasts both excitement and practicality- located just minutes from Wangaratta CBD, whilst still being secluded like you’re miles away from anything. Light a fire in your sites very own fire pit and bring your furry friends! All dogs are welcome provided you clean up after them, and they are well behaved as there are cattle on neighbouring properties (and sometimes ours), so please restrain if likely to cause troubleThe ovens river is the perfect versatile adventure playground whether you’re throwing in a line, kayaking down the stream or just sun bathing in a floaty - Camp Ovens has it all
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Aberdeen Farm and Flour Mill
2 sites · RVs, Tents95 acres · Lilliput, VIC
Aberdeen is an organic farm that is home to the artisan flour mill Woodstock Flour. Situated in the Rutherglen wine region, Aberdeen farm borders the beautiful Black Dog Creek and is a five minute drive from wineries and restaurants.
Guests are welcome to a tour of the flour mill and farm with the owners Ian and Courtney. You can take home a bag of freshly milled flour or a rack of organic lamb from the farm to cook over the fire.
We offer a private and large, grassy and level site that borders Black Dog Creek and is surrounded by majestic redgums. We do not offer facilities, so all campers must be self-contained with their own camp toilet, and take all their waste when they leave.
We are 10 minutes from the Hume Fwy and just over five minutes from Rutherglen and surrounding wineries. There are a number of rail trails around Rutherglen and Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park is a 25-minute drive for bushwalking. Lake Moodemere and the Murray River are 15-30 minutes away for swimming, boating and fishing.
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Itara Farm
2 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Wangaratta, VIC
Situated 5 minutes from large town on a quiet dead end road. Green pastures set under lovely red gums shaded along a creek. All you can hear is cows and birds.
Watch the cows and calves grazing next door. Walk down the quiet country lane.
Pitch your tent or pull up your RV and relax by the water or under the lovely majestic trees. You can sit and listen to the birds or go for a walk along the winding country lane.
No traffic to break the serenity. Absolute peace and quiet.
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Aroona Park
4 sites · RVs, Tents350 acres · Benambra, VIC
320 acres for you to explore!
This farm is home to 50 cows, their calves, and a bunch of wildlife! Watch the calves running around, explore the bush tracks, sit by the creek, fish and enjoy the serenity! With 4 private campsites bordering the creek Aroona Park can cater to almost any size party; whether you’re camping solo, a couple on a bush getaway or a group looking for lots of space to spread out, our sites are perfectly positioned to ensure you feel like you’re all alone!
WILDLIFE: All manner of birdlife, wombats, possums, wallabies, kangaroos, foxes, deer, water rats, platypus and trout. We are happy to point you toward the best places to see deer feeding and wallowing, fox cubs playing and platypus swimming.
FARM: This is a functioning farm; there are cows and calves most of the year. Our cows are very friendly and curious, and whilst we endeavour to keep them away from the campsite, sometimes they can't help themselves!
EXPLORING: Our property joins onto State Forest, which can be explored at guests own risk, once you set foot off our property, Hipcamp no longer insures against injury etc. Within our property, we have bush tracks, animal trails and a trickling stream running through a beautiful, shallow gorge, where many adventures have been had!
WATER PLAY: Our sites make the most of the creek flowing through the property; Creek Ford and Shady Shallows have the best water access and are especially great for kids. Please be mindful of children around water, an adult must be present at all times.
CAMPFIRES: Who doesn't love a good campfire?! We have numerous fire pits at the campsites that are there to be used. No chainsaws are to be used on the property, as per Hipcamps insurance policy. There is plenty of wood around that you are welcome to collect yourselves, otherwise, we can supply loads of wood for $50 (enough for a campfire over a long weekend).
SETTING UP CAMP: Please be mindful of where you choose to set up your camp. While we endeavour to keep the sites as safe as possible, some hazards include; trees and limbs falling, snakes and thistles.
TRACK CONDITION
The track to the campsite is bumpy and needs to be driven slowly, we have had a 22ft caravan towed by a 100 series set up here with no troubles.
FIREARMS: as per Hipcamps insurance policy, no firearms are to be used on the property. We understand that State Forest attracts hunting, which we are all for, however, we ask you to respect our wishes and keep all firearms legally stored while you are on our property. Do speak to us for some local knowledge about great hunting spots!
WHAT'S AROUND?
BENAMBRA is a small, remote farming community 15 minutes from the property. There you will find a post office and general store, a small playground, public toilets and a great pub open for beautiful meals and cold beers Tues-Sun nights!
OMEO is about 30 minutes from the property, where there is a state-of-the-art pump track, brand new mountain bike trails, two pubs, a bakery, plenty of cafes/eateries, Foodworks, hardware supplies and a camping and fishing shop.
Speak to us about local attractions and things to do in this historic area!
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Camping near Bright with swimming guide
Overview
Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping in Australia! If you're looking for a camping experience near Bright, Victoria, with a preference for swimming, we've got you covered. With over 459 options available in the area, you'll find the perfect spot to take a dip and enjoy the great outdoors. Looking for top-rated campsites? Check out Riverside King Valley (414 reviews), Iron Brook Donkey Farm (381 reviews), and High Country Paradise (243 reviews). With popular facilities such as potable water, cooking equipment, and toilets, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. And if you're feeling adventurous, popular activities like horseback riding, surfing, and whitewater paddling are just a stone's throw away. With an average price per night of £25 and options as low as £10, you'll find a camping experience that fits your budget. So pack your swimsuit and get ready to make some unforgettable memories at one of our incredible campsites near Bright, Victoria!
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