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Dispersed camping in Alpine National Park
The Alpine National Park offers some of the most authentic and scenic bush camping opportunities in Victoria. Camping in the park is suited to experienced hikers and campers that are self sufficient.
Dispersed camping is permitted throughout much of the park. There are some camping areas that include facilities such as pit toilets, picnic tables and fireplaces.
Within the Alpine National Park bookings and fees apply only to the Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing.
Further information and the location of camping areas can be found in the related publications below.
When camping you should be fully self sufficient with food, water and camping equipment. Always carry a tent. Huts are for emergency use only. Firewood supplies are limited especially in the alpine and sub alpine areas, so the use of camping stoves is preferred.
Weather can deteriorate suddenly and without warning, and snow can fall at any time of year, including mid-summer. Don't hesitate to turn back if the trip becomes too difficult or the weather deteriorates. Some roads are subject to seasonal closures in winter and early spring, check closures before you go.
Things to do in the area
Camping with your horse in Alpine National Park and Howqua Hills
Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing
Tali Karng
6 Mile Flat Camping Area
7 Mile Flat Camping Area
8 Mile Flat Camping Area
Bindaree Flat Camping Area
King Hut Camping Area
Pikes Flat Camping Area
Upper Howqua Camping Area
How to get there
Dispersed camping in Alpine National Park
Sites
When you're there
Need to know
Dispersed camping in Alpine National Park
Where to Camp
Around Bright, Mount Beauty, Omeo and Dargo
Dispersed bush camping is permitted throughout the area except within 200 metres of the Bogong High Plains or Pretty Valley Roads.
Toilets, picnic tables and fireplaces are provided at the following camping areas:
- JB Plain between Hotham Village and Dinner Plain on the Great Alpine Road (walk in only)
- Buckety Plain, Rasberry Hill and Langfords West (horse yards) on the Bogong High Plains east of Falls Creek
- Mountain Creek at the foot of Mt Bogong near Tawonga
Around Heyfield, Licola and Dargo in the Wonnangatta - Moroka area
Toilets, picnic tables and fireplaces are provided at the following camping areas:
- Wellington River - 13 unnumbered camping areas beneath shady peppermints and manna gums, toilets located at some sites. Horse yards at site 12. Tamboritha Road approximately 10 km from Licola.
- Horseyard Flat - set amongst Black Sallees on the banks of the Moroka River.
- Eaglevale - on the Wonnangatta River below the towering ramparts of Mt Kent and Snowy Bluff.
- Wonnangatta Valley (4WD access only) - near the historic site of the Wonnangatta Homestead.
- Talbotville (4WD access only) - on the grassy flats of the Crooked River.
- Grant - a grassy clearing in the forest and all that remains of a once thriving gold mining town.
Around Mansfield and Whitfield
Sites with facilities are:
- Sheepyard and Frys Flats, and several other flats upstream along the Howqua River
- Bluff Hut (4WD access)
- Bennies camping area beside the Rose River (2WD access)
- Lake Cobbler (4WD access recommended - very rough 2WD past Bennies)
- Pineapple Flat (4WD access)
- King Hut (4WD access)
Around Mitta Mitta, Omeo, Tallangatta, Corryong and Cobberas
Camper trailers are not recommended for Cobberas Trail, MacFarlane Flat Track and Ingeegoodbee Track due to very steep, loose and rocky terrain.
Camper trailers are not recommended on Davies Plain Track, Limestone Creek Track and McCarthys Track due to steep, loose and rocky terrain.
Sites with basic facilities such as pit toilets and fireplaces are:
- Taylor’s Crossing beside the Mitta Mitta River
- Dogman Hut near Tom Groggin Station
- Limestone Creek (4WD only) - Limestone - Black Mountain Road (Camper trailers can access Limestone Creek Camping Area from the Black Mountain-Limestone Road)
- The Poplars (4WD dry weather only) - Limestone Creek - McCarthy’s Tracks
- Charlies Creek (4WD only) on the southern end of Davies Plain Track
- Davies Plain Hut (4WD only) on the northern end of Davies Plain Track.
- Bunroy Creek on the banks of the Murray River, access via the Bunroy Road
Trailers are not recommended on Davies Plain Track, Limestone Creek Track and McCarthys Track due to steep, loose and rocky terrain. Camper trailers are okay to Limestone Creek camping area from the Black Mountain Limestone Road. No trailers on Cobberas Trail, MacFarlane Flat Track and Ingeegoodbee Track due to very steep, loose and rocky terrain.
Along the Omeo Highway - travelling from Omeo to Mitta Mitta there is:
- CRB Camp near Anglers Rest
- Anglers Rest near the historic ‘Blue Duck’ hotel
- Jokers Flat beside the Big River
- Big River Bridge near Glen Valley
Around Wabonga Plateau, Mt Cobbler and Powers Lookout
Sites with facilities are:
- Bennies Camping Area (2WD access)
- Lake Cobbler (4WD access recommended - very rough 2WD past Bennies)
- Pineapple Flat (4WD access)
- King Hut (4WD access)
Around Howitt, Snowy Range and Tali Karng
Sites for bushwalkers with basic facilities are:
- Macalister Springs - fuel stove only area.
- Tali Karng - fuel stove only area. Large groups are asked to register at the Heyfield Office. Preferred campsites are situated at Riggals Hut site and along Wellington River.
Sites for car based campers with basic facilities are: - Wellington River - 9 km along the river, beginning 10 km north of Licola. Toilets at some sites.
- Horseyard Flat - Beside the Moroka River.
- Wonangatta Valley (4WD only) - near the historic site of the Homestead.
Alpine back country winter safety
Safe backcountry travel in Victorian Alpine areas during winter requires training and experience. You control your risk by choosing how, when and where you travel, and the activities you participate in.
Change of Conditions
Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.
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Notices Affecting Multiple Sites
The Alpine National Park is CLOSED north of Briagolong, east of Arbuckle Junction including Mount Howitt to Wabonga and south of Abbeyard, west of the Great Alpine Road and to the west of Dargo – due to the Dargo Wonnangatta complex fires in the area
The Alpine National Park is CLOSED north of Briagolong, east of Arbuckle Junction including Mount Howitt to Wabonga and south of Abbeyard, west of the Great Alpine Road and to the west of Dargo – due to the Dargo Wonnangatta complex fires in the areaAll roads and tracks within closed areas should be considered closed.Closed sites:- Wonnangatta Valley including the Icon Drive from all approaches into the Valley- Mount Howitt carpark, Vallejo Gantner Hut, Macalister Springs and Mount Howitt Walking Track- Australian Alps Walking Track within the closure area- McMillans walking track- Howitt Hut- Bryces Gorge camping area- Moroka Road and Pinnacles Day visitor area, Horseyard Flat camping area, Mcfarlanes Saddle, Moroka Hut- Billy Goat Bluff Track- Blue Rag Range Track- Eaglevale and Talbotville camping areas (Grant Historic Area)- Mount Sarah Natural Features and Scenic ReserveOpen areas
Open areas include:- Wellington Campsites on Tamboritha Road- Wellington River Trailhead to Lake Tali Karng- Thomastown Camping area, Kelly Hut, McMichaels Hut- Alpine National Park beyond Hotham Heights to the north and to Omeo- Avon Wilderness ParkStay informed- For
updated information, visit the VicEmergency
website, or call the hotline on 1800 226 226.
- Download
the VicEmergency app and know how to use it – create a watch zone for
your home, work and loved ones to receive alerts within that watch zone.
- Know
your local emergency broadcaster and never rely on one source of emergency
information.
- Visit
the CFA website for the latest information on Fire
Danger Ratings.
- Visit
the BOM website to stay updated on weather forecasts
and warnings.
Attachments: 20260121_1305_MAC 25_ForestClosures_A3P (1,701KB)
The Alpine National Park is CLOSED east of Mt Buller, South of Mt Buffalo and West of Mt Hotham – due to the Dargo Wonnangatta complex fires in the area.
The Alpine National Park is CLOSED east of Mt Buller, south of Mt Buffalo and west of Mt Hotham – due to the Dargo Wonnangatta complex fires in the area.
Closed sites:- Beverage Station and the Buckland Valley Camps
- Australian Alps Walking Track and other walking tracks within the closure area, including all tracks accessing Mt Howitt, the Crosscut Saw, Mt Speculation, the Razor Viking, Barry Mountains and the Twins.
- Wabonga Plateau and Howitt Plains
- Park and forest access south of Lake Buffalo
- Lake Cobbler and Lake Cobbler Road south from Bennies
- Camp Creek
- Riley's Hut
- King Hut
- Walking tracks to Mt Howitt and the Crosscut saw from the Howqua Valley
- King Billy Track, east of King Billys
Open areas:- The Bogong High Plains
- Mt Feathertop and Mt Loch areas
- Mt Bogong
- Walking tracks between Falls Creek and Mt Hotham
- Mt Buffalo
- Visitor sites accessed from the Omeo Highway
- Howqua Hills
Stay informed- For updated information, visit the VicEmergency website, or call the hotline on 1800 226 226.
- Download the VicEmergency app and know how to use it – create a watch zone for your home, work and loved ones to receive alerts within that watch zone.
- Know your local emergency broadcaster and never rely on one source of emergency information.
- Visit the CFA website for the latest information on Fire Danger Ratings.
- Visit the BOM website to stay updated on weather forecasts and warnings.
Attachments: 20260118_1000_MAC 25_NP_SF_Closures_A0P_135k_comp (7,759KB)
- For
updated information, visit the VicEmergency
website, or call the hotline on 1800 226 226.
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Alpine National Park
TRACK CLOSURE: Little Cobbler Track, Alpine National Park
Due to the poor condition of the Little Cobbler Track, it is closed. The track has suffered significant impacts from multiple flood and storm events that has left deep ruts that are not trafficable, making use of the track unsafe.There are multiple 4WD options for alternate routes between Lake Cobbler Road and Speculation Road areas. Options include;- via Cobbler Lake Track. Turn off Lake Cobbler Rd onto Cobbler Lake Track thru to Speculation Road.
- via Wild Horse Gap Track. Turn off Lake Cobbler Rd onto Wild Horse Gap Track, turn onto Burnt Top Track and follow thru to Pineapple Flat. From Pineapple Flat take King Basin Road thru to Speculation Road.
- via Basin Track. Turn off Upper Rose River Rd onto Basin Track, turn onto Burnt Top Track and follow thru to Pineapple Flat. From Pineapple Flat take King Basin Road thru to Speculation Road.
Please contact Parks Victoria on 13 19 63 if you need further assistance with journey planning in this area to assist with navigating around this closure.Cobberas, Ingeegoodbee and Macfarlane Flat Track closures.
The following tracks have been significantly damaged by storms and floods and are currently closed to motor vehicles to ensure public safety and environmental protection:- Cobberas Track
- Macfarlane Flat Track
- Ingeegoodbee Track
The tracks are likely to remain closed to motor vehicles until detailed site assessments have been completed. It is difficult to predict when planning approvals will be obtained to allow for repairs to commence.
Before visiting, visitors should check the Parks Victoria website for the latest information about their destination.Attachments: FAQs for Cobberas ingeegoodbee and mcfarlane tks (128KB)
Parts of Alpine National park closed - fire danger
Parts of Alpine National Park are closed due to fire activity in the area, including Dogmans Hut campground, Buckwong Creek campground and surrounds.Avoid travelling to fire affected areas and parks.Stay up to date with warnings and incidents via VicEmergency: emergency.vic.gov.au -
Notices Affecting Multiple Parks
Ground shooting operations targeting deer
Control operations (ground shooting) targeting deer are undertaken in this area. The Park will remain open to visitors during operations.Planned aerial shooting operations targeting deer
Control operations (aerial shooting) targeting deer are planned for this area. During operations parts of the Park will be closed to visitors. More information on closures will be posted a minimum of 4 weeks prior to commencement.Visitors are advised to check the Change of conditions listing prior to arrival for up to date information and maps.For more information about deer control to protect biodiversity, please visit this link.
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