Camping in Bunyip State Park

A view looking down between two boulders at a landscape of trees and grasses with hills and clouds in the distance.

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Camping in Bunyip State Park

See a mosiac of green from heathland on river plains to Mountain Ash forest covering steep slopes. Whatever recreational pursuit you enjoy, Bunyip State Park provides opportunities for all.

Fees do not apply to these campgrounds. No bookings are taken for campgrounds where fees do not apply.  Camping is first in, first-served. 

Nash Creek Campground

An open grassy area suitable for tent camping. This campground has shared picnic table and a toilet. Vehicles must remain in the adjacent car park - there is no car access onto the campsite. 

Download the Nash Creek Campground map (PDF)

Bunyip Weir (Freemans Mill) Camping Area

Hike-in only camp in open grassy area near the Bunyip River, 6km walk from Car Park off Bunyip River Road.
Shared picnic table provided, no toilet. 

Forest Road Camping Area - unsuitable for caravans

Forest Road Camping Area is well located for recreational vehicle access to the park. The site has a non-flush toilet. The site is suitable for campervans or campertrailers but not suitable for caravans.

Mortimer Camping Area

Mortimer Camping Area is suitable for tents only. The site is in an open grassy area with shared picnic tables adjacent to William Wallace Creek and has access to many day walks. 

Things to do in the area

 
Four Brothers Rock Bunyip State Park

Four Brothers Rocks

Discover a unique group of granitic rocks with sweeping views across the park.
A four wheel drive crosses the Howqua River in the Alpine National Park.

Four wheel driving and trail bike riding

A number of roads and tracks within Bunyip State Park provide a range of experiences, great scenery and a sense of escapism.
Three horseriders saddle-up a pack horse before the day's riding.

Horse riding at Bunyip State Park

Horse riding is a great way to explore the distinctive bush atmosphere of Bunyip State Park and nearby Kurth Kiln Regional Park. The Heritage Horse Trail follows some of the course from the 2009 Tom Quilty Gold Cup ride – Australia’s national horse riding endurance event.

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Camping in Bunyip State Park

Camping in Bunyip State Park

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Camping in Bunyip State Park

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.

  • Bunyip State Park

    Areas of Bunyip State Park and Kurth Kiln Regional Park closed for deer control operations

    Areas of Bunyip State Park and Kurth Kiln Regional Park will be closed from dusk (4:00pm), until dawn (7.00am) on a number of nights between the 12th of July 2026 and the 30th of June 2027.
     
    These closures are for ground shooting operations controlling introduced deer species. Signs will be displayed at all official entrance points to the control zones during the control operation.
     
    All camping grounds/visitor areas will be closed when the control activities are underway. 
    Areas closed include:
    Nash Creek Camping Ground
    Freemans Mill Camping Area
    Dyers Camping and Picnic Ground
    Mortimer Camping and Picnic Area
    Lawson Falls Picnic Ground 
    Forest Road Unloading Area
    Cannibal Creek Horse Unloading Area
    Helmet Track Unloading Area
     
    Parks Victoria is responsible for conservation management to restore and protect park habitat, including the control of introduced plant and animal species.
     
    This program will:
     • Reduce habitat structure damage and minimise browsing impacts on habitat regeneration
    • Focus on movement corridors that aim to reduce the impact of deer grazing on surrounding private land
     
    For your own safety please observe the signage during this time and do not enter any closed areas.
    For further information please call 131963

    Attachments: Bunyip Kurth Kiln control zone map 26_27 (605KB)

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