Camping in Mount Buangor State Park

Three large tents pitched in a grassy campground under the shade of large, towering trees overhead.

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Camping in Mount Buangor State Park

Relax at camp and immerse yourself in nature or explore one of the many walking trails in the area. Look for Crimson Rosellas darting between trees and Wedge-tailed Eagles soaring overhead.

Stay at one of three car-based camping areas, and take your time exploring the eucalypt forest, creek flats, ferny gullies, waterfalls and escarpments. 

Bailes Camping Area
Set in a grassy clearing dotted with gum trees this family-friendly camping area offers five unpowered campsites, suitable for tents, camper trailers, campervans and caravans. Campground facilities include non-flush toilets, communal fireplaces and picnic tables. Advanced bookings and payment are required year-round. 

Middle Creek Camping Area
Ideal for large groups, this camping area offers 30 unpowered campsites, suitable for tents, camper trailers, campervans and caravans. Campground facilities include non-flush toilets, communal fireplaces, picnic tables and a picnic shelter. Advanced bookings and payment are required year-round.

Ferntree Camping Area
This secluded camping area offers five unpowered campsites, each with its own fireplace and picnic table. Sites 1-4 are suitable for tents only, while site 5 caters for tents or a small single axle camper trailer. Non-flush toilets can be found next door in the day visitor area. Advanced bookings and payment are required year-round. 

 

Things To Do

This area is well known for its wildlife. Keep an eye out for:

Two kangaroos stand in the grass at Woowookarung Regional Park.

Kangaroos

Kangaroos are one of the largest species of marsupial. They are most active at night, preferring to rest during the day.
An Echidna in the grass.

Echidnas

Echidnas are found throughout most of Australia. They can be shy and tricky to spot, so keep a close eye out in forests, woodlands and grasslands.
A mother and joey wallaby on a rock surface with the ocean in the background at Wilsons Promontory National Park.

Wallabies

Wallabies are marsupials and members of the kangaroo family. They can be found in woodlands, forests and rugged terrain.

How to get there

Camping in Mount Buangor State Park

Sites

When you're there

Bring your own drinking water and firewood. Campfires can only be lit in the purpose-built fireplaces provided. Mobile phone reception is limited.

Each campsite holds a maximum of 6 people. For bookings of more than 6 people multiple sites must be booked. Individual campsites at Bailes and Middle Creek Camping Areas cannot be reserved, please select your campsite(s) within the campground on arrival. If booking Ferntree Camping Area you must select your campsite at the time of booking.

Need to know

Camping in Mount Buangor State Park

Accessibility

Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state.

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.

  • Mount Buangor State Park

    Park closure - Fire recovery

    Following the February 2024 fire, the Mount Buangor State Park is closed for public safety until further notice to allow for stabilisation, recovery and rebuilding of visitor infrastructure. This includes Middle Creek, Ferntree and Bailes Camping Areas.

    Dairymaid road, Mount Buangor lookout, Grevillea lookout and the Beeripmo walk have reopened, accessible by the adjoining the Mt Cole State Forest.

    Read about our recovery progress on our Mount Buangor State Park fire recovery project page.

    Other Parks in the wider area available for camping and walking include:
    •   Langi Ghiran State Park - East of Ararat 
    •   Mount Beckworth Scenic Reserve - West of Clunes 
    •   Kara Kara National Park - North of Avoca
    •   Enfield State Park - South of Ballarat 
    •   Creswick Regional Park - Creswick
    •   Lake Bolac Lake Reserve - Lake Bolac

    Update: Reopening of Ferntree Waterfalls Road and Ferntree Day Visitor Site


    After many months of planning and works, Ferntree Visitor Area, Ferntree Waterfall walking track and the Ferntree Waterfalls Road will be reopening on Friday 21 November 2025.

    This popular site once again offers visitors a picnic experience and a short walk to the base of the beautiful Ferntree Falls. The reopening of the day visitor area includes car parking, picnic tables, toilets (portable toilets will be in place until new amenities are installed), and an improved walking track with a new pedestrian bridge leading to the base of the falls.

    Please note that access to the Ferntree day visitor area is currently only available via Ferntree Waterfalls Road. The remainder of the park, including the Ferntree, Bails, and Middle Creek campgrounds remains closed while recovery works continue.

    Fire recovery works in the Mount Buangor State Park has been complex and staff continue to work hard to reopen visitor sites, roads and walking tracks. We hope to announce further openings early next year.

     

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