The best camping near Baw Baw National Park
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Iron Brook Donkey Farm
22 sites · RVs, Tents30 acres · East Warburton, VIC
Rolling hills of mountain pasture, backing on to the Yarra State Forest.
Bushwalk along the little creek among tall trees and majestic tree ferns, or just sit in a deck chair and take in the exquisite views at the top of the hill.
Multiple tracks head through the Yarra State Forest where you can wind your way along dirt roads through to Noojee, Powelltown, or Reefton, each of which have a cosy pub at the end of the drive.
There are different campsite
locations on the property, depending on if you would like isolation or convenience.
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offer excellent toilet and bathroom facilities which are now included with all bookings.
Iron Brook Donkey Farm is located on rolling hills of mountain pasture, backing on to the Yarra State Forest.
Bushwalk along the little creek among tall trees and majestic tree ferns, or just sit in a deck chair and take in the exquisite views at the top of the hill.
Multiple tracks head through the Yarra State Forest where you can wind your way along dirt roads through to Noojee, Powelltown, or Reefton, each of which have a cosy pub at the end of the drive.
The donkey farm is situated conveniently, halfway between the popular redwood forest, and the giant Ada tree walk.
Just chill in your own time, or book an activity or a donkey ride.
Donkeys can take riders up to 70kg
We do allow pets, but this MUST be discussed with us prior to booking as we have strict rules around this. We also allow campfires only when fire restrictions aren't in place - which is often all summer.
Children under 3 are free, but for insurance purposes, please mention them in the comments.
This property has an overall capacity to ensure that our number of visitors remain low. This not only ensures that campers recieve the space and peace they look for in a campsite like this, but also so that we can ensure the bathrooms can be kept clean and not overloaded. This is also a part of our COVID safe plan.
Due to this overall capacity it is important that you book for the number of people that you intend to have stay, as while we try to accomodate increases to booking numbers, they are not guaranteed unless booked. If we have met overall capacity then we may not be able to approve increases to booking numbers. This is for the comfort and safety of all our visitors. Thank you
If you intend to purchase firewood or power or donkey rides or anything from the Donkey Shop during your stay, please bring cash to pay, and payments must be made up front, unfortunately, too often guests have been leaving without having paid for their rides or firewood.
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Frank's Farm
41 sites · RVs, Tents61 acres · Trafalgar East, VIC
We are conveniently located just off the M1, only a 90 minute drive from Melbourne CDB.
We offer the perfect place to escape from the rat-race to recharge your batteries.
Choose any spot to set up camp but our favourite is next to the beautiful lake-like dam.
Guests are required to be self sufficient with their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste and rubbish with them on departure.
It's only 2km to Trafalgar town centre and 5 KM to Moe. We are pet friendly but please ensure your pet does not bother other campers or local wildlife.
Contained campfires are permitted when there are no restrictions in place.
Can't beat the view, isn't that all campers needed? Ultra friendly home, happy to provide a welcome coffee (professional barista quality) to each camper.
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Tranquil Waters Campground
6 sites · RVs, Tents80 acres · Hoddles Creek, VIC
The 80-acre semi-rural property is a nature lover's paradise, boasting vast bushland teeming with native vegetation and wildlife. The property offers a tranquil retreat with the highlight being a spectacular spring-fed dam, providing a serene oasis for relaxation and recreation. The diverse ecosystem supports a variety of flora and fauna, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.
The property is located close to a myriad of wineries and is not far from the Yarra Valley towns of Gembrook, Yarra Junction and Warburton. Each with their own unique qualities.
When travelling to the Tranquil Waters Campground it can be a little tricky. Please pay attention to the photos and map provided for directions - the address is 600 Thonemans Road, Hoddles Creek.
The area is known for its beautiful walking tracks located in the Kurth Kiln national park which is only a few Km's drive.
If fruit picking is something you would like to try, then Rayner Orchard located at 60 Schoolhouse Road, Woori Yallock would be a great place to visit.
Its hard to go past the Gladysdale Bakehouse or Carrige Cafe in Seville for brunch/lunch if that's your thing.
Alternatively you can simply relax and enjoy the peace an quite!
For the fishing enthusiasts, we added 100 Golden Perch to the spring-fed dam in November 2022 - they should be about big enough to catch and have some fun with.
Note: Don't camp near or directly under trees, please camp within the open areas for safety reasons.
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Micks Campsite
1 site · RV, Tent13 acres · Cowwarr, VIC
Micks Campsite is 13 acres consisting of bush, flat lush grass river front camping.
Dirt road access for vehicles. The site has access to a portable toilet. BBQ area with a fire pit and wood to burn. Running river for drinking water. Mobile phone coverage is good as well.
Pitch your tent or park your caravan in a peaceful spot away from the city lights and noise.
The property is located close to the township of toongabbie where you can stock up on any supplies. It's next to Cowarr Weir which is perfect for walking and bike riding.
Fire pits and bbq supplied for all your cooking needs.
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Galea Ranch
8 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents20 acres · Taggerty, VIC
Across the road we have little fresh creek, fire pit and seats, with State park you will be in touch with nature surrounded by Wallabies, Deer and Native birds, and at night Little Sugar Gliders and much more.
What to do:
Mountain Bike riding
Horseback riding/ Can use our horse yards
Fresh water fishing/ The Acheron River 3mins up the road
Snow Skiing /Lake Mountain 25mins away
4X4 Driving
Bushwalking/Hiking
Boating/Water Skiing/Fishing - Lake Eildon 30mins away
Wild life watching
Dirt Bike Riding
Waterfalls/ Stevenson's Falls 17mins away.
It's perfect to escape from the city rush and to get in touch with nature.
You also have the beautiful Cathedral Mountain you can sit and watch the sunset on the rocks or The Acheron River to fish the fresh Rainbow trout or brown trout.
And off season try your luck on the Redfin.
You won't be disappointed.
For the Hipcampers we do provide outside toilet, and the outdoor shower soon to be finished.
FUTURE PLANS
: Glamping Tent set out on a deck, with its own tub and out door setting, fitted with a Queen size bed and much more.
: Outdoor kitchen/ BBQ area.
: More Camping Areas set into the bushland.
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Angel Peace
5 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Noojee, VIC
Leave the noise of the city behind and travel to Noojee, a town named after the Aboriginal word for contentment or place to rest.
Surrounded by lush native bush and towering tree ferns, this picturesque town on the Latrobe River sits on the main access route to the ski fields of Mt Baw Baw and is home to a wide range of heritage and natural attractions.
The property consists of 5 acres with a river, so you can set up a tent right next to the river and fish for dinner. The house is about 100 meters away from the camping area, but there are about 1000 Oregon trees that are 50 years old, so you can't see each other well, so you can enjoy nature freely.
4WD is recommended for easy access. We recommend tents/swags.
4WD with Heavy trailer is still very hard to enter when it is wet.
Guests will have access to a toilet throughout their stay. There is a communal fire pit available, so guests can enjoy a campfire on the cool evenings. Please abide by any local fire restrictions during your stay.
You can walk from my house to Noojee Heritage Centre, Trestle Bridge, Alpine Trout Farm, and Noojee Hotel for a delicious pizza, Cool beer from tool sheed and coffee from red duck cafe. You can drive to Toorongo Falls, Ada Tree in 10 minutes and Baw Baw Ski Resort in 40 minutes.
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Lyntors@520
1 site · Tent20 acres · Badger Creek, VIC
The property has a mix of paddocks on 7 acres and a fern gully with a small creek in a 13 acre forest. Towering manna gums and messmate dominate the property along with huge fern trees in the forest. There is a prepared flat site at the front of the property where water could be provided and room in paddocks for tents.
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Summerhill Vineyard
2 sites · RVs, Tents120 acres · Yarra Junction Wesburn, VIC
Welcome to Summerhill Vineyard! Pitch your tent or park your camper on a private, elevated position overlooking vineyards, farmland and surrounding mountain ranges. Enjoy plenty of space and peace and quiet.
The campsite is located on the edge of our 32-acre vineyard, on a 120-acre property. Guests are welcome to take a walk amongst the vines, subject to vineyard operations during the season of course.
All guests must be self-sufficient with their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste and rubbish with them on departure.
Campfires are welcome in the fire pit provided. Fire restrictions in place during your stay must be observed. Firewood is available for purchase from a neighbour, located opposite the entrance to Summerhill Road.
4wd accessible during the wetter months and 2wd during the drier months.
You are welcome to bring your dog, just please note that the area is unfenced. We have a mob of kangaroos that visit and cattle and horses reside here also. We ask that our guests display responsible pet ownership at all times.
Summerhill Vineyard is located in the Upper Yarra region of the Yarra Valley. We are a 5-minute drive from Yarra Junction township, with supermarkets, butchers and a small shopping precinct. The picturesque township of Warburton is just over 7kms away. Restaurants, cafes, and wineries are all a short drive from here.
We are a 1hr 15mins drive from Melbourne, though Summerhill Vineyard will have you feeling a world away. The Yarra Valley offers quality local food and wine, breathtaking scenery, walks, cycling tracks, and tourist destinations like Healesville Sanctuary, Lotus Water Gardens, Warburton Rail Trail and much more. Or.....you can chill out and just enjoy the serenity and views from your campsite.
My family live on the property, close to 1/2km from the campsite, far enough away for your complete privacy, or close enough if you need us!
Mobile network coverage at Summerhill Vineyard, in all areas, is good.
Please note you have up to 3 days or 72 hours before the start of your booking to "CHANGE DATES or CANCEL" your booking for a full refund minus Hipcamp fees.
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The Love Shack + Group camping
5 sites · Lodging100 acres · Tarra Valley, VIC
While The Love Shack is a private cabin, perfect for intimate getaways for couples we also offer larger group bookings for extended family / and or friend groups with the need for a normal bedroom/bathroom option. The camping area around the cabin is suitable for tents/vans and can easiliy accommodate larger groups.
There are three under cover areas for group camping use :- an outdoor kitchen
area with sink, bench space and a full size fridge/freezer, an enclosed pen with an extra BBQ, There is a large covered area with a 100" pull down projector screen (bring your own projector for movie nights and fun). A full set of lawn games is also available.
The Shack is a two night minimum stay and sleeps two. Extra guests are welcome in a tents/vans outside at an extra cost per person. The Shack has one bedroom with linen available as an extra, a small open plan kitchen with fridge, kettle and mini cooker. The living room features a little combustion woodfire heater.
Camping enthusiasts can enjoy a level, grassy site with spectacular views across the Tarra River to the forest, or behind you across the paddocks.
We are only 3 kms away from the Tarra Bulga National Park and 10 kms from the historic town of Yarram if you need any supplies. Woodside Beach,
Welshpool and Port Albert are within easy reach too.
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By the Cathedral
7 sites · RVs, Tents35 acres · Buxton, VIC
35 acres of mostly cleared land
Native wildlife - kangaroos, wombats
Exotic wildlife Deer
Great sunrise/sunset views
Quiet
Large Dam for fishing and swimming with natural creek running through the property
Feed the horses
Central to bushwalking,
Local Townships of Marysville, Buxton and Alexandra
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Riverbend Holiday Park
72 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents50 acres · Thornton, VIC
Located right on the banks of the Goulburn River, you’ve found the perfect place to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the holiday you want.
Relax with your family & friends, or get more adventurous and take advantage of all the area has to offer.
We look forward to welcoming you at Thornton Riverbend.
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Nanadhong Views
2 sites · RVs, Tents35 acres · Taggerty, VIC
Welcome to Nanadhong Views.
Nanadhong is the local indigenous name for the Cathedral Range. We are located on the western slope of the Cathedral with beautiful views to its peak as well as across the Acheron valley to the Black Range and South to Dom Dom and the Black Spur. This property was previously a home site but was burned out in the 2009 fires. Now being returned to nature and available for camping only. Two dams and a seasonal creek attract birds and local wildlife. A total of 30 acres is available for exploring and enjoying the views.
This private location has a single site with power and water, suitable for two vans or several camper trailers, a flushing toilet and further grassed areas suitable for tents and camper trailers. A camp shelter currently under construction will provide somewhere out of the weather with lighting, water and power available.
The property is located 30 minutes from Lake mountain where you can ski during winter or hike and mountain bike during summer. Lake Eildon is also 30 minutes away and a great venue for fishing, swimming and boating. The Acheron, Rubicon and Goulburn rivers are close by and suitable for fishing and kayaking. Mountain bike riders can also try the tracks at Buxton or Eildon. There are many hiking/walking options including the historical Rubicon Valley just 20 minutes away. If you are into 4wd’ing or trail bikes there are many tracks in the Black Range across the road or the Big River area.
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The best camping near Baw Baw National Park guide
Overview
About
Embark on an adventure through Baw Baw National Park, a haven for nature enthusiasts and thrill-seekers alike. Traverse the scenic trails, witness the vibrant wildflower displays, and explore the geological wonders of Mushroom Rocks. Whether you're snowshoeing across the Baw Baw Plateau or kayaking down the pristine Thomson River, the park offers a multitude of activities to immerse yourself in the great outdoors.
Notable campgrounds
- Aberfeldy River Camping Area - A serene spot accessible via historic Walhalla, offering non-flush toilets and picnic tables.
- Eastern Tyers Camping Area - A walkers' haven on the Australian Alps Walking Track with basic facilities amid lush surroundings.
- Mount St Gwinear - A family-friendly destination for snow play with free entry and basic amenities.
Tips for snagging a campsite
- Book early to secure your spot, especially during peak seasons.
- Be flexible with your dates to increase your chances of finding an available campsite.
- Check for cancellations regularly as plans can change and spots may open up.
- Explore nearby camping options to find alternative sites if Baw Baw is fully booked.
When to go
The best time to visit Baw Baw National Park is during winter for a snowy wonderland experience, or spring and summer to enjoy the wildflower bloom. Avoid peak winter weekends for a quieter visit, and always check for seasonal closures or fire bans before planning your trip.
Know before you go
- Check the park's website for any sudden changes in conditions or closures.
- Ensure you're prepared for the weather, as it can change rapidly in alpine areas.
- Accessibility facilities are available, but it's best to verify current conditions.
- Remember to carry out all trash and leave no trace.
- Ground shooting operations for deer control may affect park access; check for notices.
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