Free Camping
Victoria Free Camping and Campgrounds
Free camping is a very cost effective way to explore the Victoria countryside, with many free camp locations to choose your perfect camp from. Ranging from the very basic rough bare bones camping, right through to toilets and hot showers, drinking water, BBQ's etc.
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The Reedy Creek Camping Area is a basic bush camp. P.S. Grab your Miners licence and have a go at panning in the creek. I personally have found quite a few specks of gold along this old alluvial mining area. Reedy Creek Camping Area location map
The Reef Hills State Park Camping Area is another basic campground so you need to bring everything you need, and take your rubbish with you when you leave. Entrance to the Reef Hills State Park Camping Area Reef Hills State Park Camping Area location ma ...
The Reids Campground Area is best suited to vehicle based camping, the Arnold Creek runs nearby, and you will be able to get some nice photos here. Reids Campground location map
The Rennick Plantation - Palpara Camping Area ground is quite uneven, so it might be a bit hard finding level ground to pitch a tent on. Entrance to the Rennick Plantation - Palpara Camping Area Rennick Plantation - Palpara Camping Area location map
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The Rubicon Boys Campground has drop toilets and this campsite can get busy over long weekends, and holidays in general. There are some nice 4x4 tracks to explore, and fishing in the river that runs alongside this campground. Rubicon Boys Campground loca ...
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The Rubicon State forest, Kendalls Camping Area A has easy access for caravans and plenty of space to choose a campsite. There are fire pits located in most sites. This is a very busy campground during holidays and weekends. One thing to remember if you i ...
The Running Creek Camping Area is a large campground that has drop toilets. During the cooler months, you can have a campfire to enjoy its warmth. The Howqua river also runs past this campsite, and is shallow during the dry months of the year, so good you ...
The Rush Dam Camping Area is a basic bush campground, so you ill need to bring everything you need, and take your rubbish with you when you leave. If you decide to venture out for a walk to check out the Old Gold Mining Area. Remember to take your camera ...
The Samaria Wells Camping Area is a best suited to tent based camping with plenty of walking tracks to explore.. Samaria Wells Camping Area location map
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The Sawpit Campground is a large campground with plenty of camp sites to choose from, and once you've settled in, there are quite a few walking tracks to explore with your camera. Entrance to the Sawpit Campground Sawpit Campground location map
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The Sennis Campground is located on the Tyers River has plenty of wildlife visiting this campsite, including wombats, lyrebirds, rock wallabies etc. For the fishermen and women, trout, eels, and crayfish are often caught from the Tyres River. The road in ...
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The Shadbolts Picnic Area is between Eaglehawk-Neilborough Road and Skylark Road and close to the Raywood Channel. There is not a lot to do here, however there are a few areas, to walk to and explore for the more adventurous out there. Entrance to Shadbo ...
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The Sharps Track Camping Area has 6 official campsites that are best suited to tents. There are no toilets, and No Dogs allowed. I have had reports that this place is rather trashy, with toilet paper being strewn close to campsites. Sharps Track Camping ...
The Sheepyard Flat Camping Area is a large area with many campsites to choose from. During the summer months an ice truck loaded with all sorts of goodies frequents the campground. Plenty of grassy areas to choose from on the banks of the Howqua River, bu ...
This free campground boasts a pleasant environment, featuring numerous level and grassy camping spots, some equipped with its own fire pit, bring your firewood, and a couple of picnic tables are available for your convenience. There are numerous well-kept ...
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The Slaty Creek Campground No2 is best suited to tents and camper trailers. Take Note: The small creek has no water flowing in it during the summer months. Entrance to the Slaty Creek Campground No2 Slaty Creek Campground No2 location map
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The Smiths Bridge Campground is a large tidy area with fire pits & bbq plate, a drop toilet, picnic tables, an running tap water, with plenty of shade to choose your campsite. Entrance to the Smiths Bridge Campground Smiths Bridge Camping Area loc ...
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This free camping site can be found a brief drive down an unpaved road, offering a prime riverside location. The campgrounds may get muddy after rain, which could be problematic during wet weather. Some sites have multiple fire pits. It's recommended to b ...
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The Smythesdale Park Rest Area has room for caravans and motorhomes. There is a small fee charged for those interested in camping at the Park. Entrance to the Smythesdale Park Rest Area Smythesdale Park Rest Area location map
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The Snowy Creek Campground is located on the banks of the Snowy Creek, with bush-walking, photography etc, all available from this camp site. Snowy Creek 360 Snowy Creek Camping Area location map