Camping in Baw Baw National Park

A man and woman standing with their camping tents overlooking an open, grassy field with a dense tree line in the distance.

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Camping in Baw Baw National Park

Dispersed bush camping is permitted on the Baw Baw Plateau. The Plateau is a fuel stove only area – no solid fuel fires are permitted and collecting firewood is prohibited in the park. The area falls within domestic water supply catchments, so care must be taken with the disposal of human waste.

Campers should be aware that the weather can deteriorate suddenly and without warning. Don't hesitate to turn back if the trip becomes too difficult or the weather deteriorates.

Aberfeldy River Camping Area

Access
The campground is accessed from the historic township of Walhalla along the unsealed Walhalla Road or across the dam wall of the Thomson Reservoir. Access from Beardmores to Binns Road is a four-wheel drive only road.
Bookings
No bookings, no fees. Camping is on a first in, first-served basis.
Facilities
Non-flush toilets, parking, picnic table and a fireplace are available. All campsites are unpowered.
Campfire
Fuel stoves are preferred for cooking. Collecting firewood is prohibited in the Park.
Water
No drinking water is available – supply your own.
Rubbish
There is no rubbish collection at this campground. Please take all rubbish with you.

Eastern Tyers Camping Area

Access
The campground is accessible to walkers only. This is the first overnight stop from Walhalla on the Australian Alps Walking Track.
Bookings
No bookings, no fees. Camping is on a first in, first-served basis.
Facilities
Non-flush toilets, picnic table and a fireplace are available. All campsites are unpowered.
Campfire
Fuel stoves are preferred for cooking. Collecting firewood is prohibited in the Park.
Water
No drinking water is available – supply your own.
Rubbish
There is no rubbish collection at this campground. Please take all rubbish with you.

Things to do

 
A family plays in the snow at Mt St-Gwinear in the Baw Baw National Park.

Mount St Gwinear

Mount St Gwinear is a family-friendly snow attraction with free entry which offers toboggan runs, cross country trails, a snowplay area and a heated shelter room. Hot and cold drinks and snacks are available from a food van on weekends and school holidays.
A middle aged couple walk through Mushroom Rocks on a cold winters day with snow on the ground.

Mushroom Rocks

Discover a maze of giant granite tors at Mushroom Rocks.
Snowgums on the Baw Baw Plateau.

Baw Baw Plateau

The Baw Baw Plateau features extensive sub-alpine woodlands dominated by Snow Gum with a scrubby understorey of Mueller’s Bush-pea, Alpine Pepper and Dusty Daisy-bush.

How to get there

Camping in Baw Baw National Park

Camping in Baw Baw National Park

Sites

When you're there

Download the Baw Baw National Park visitor guide for more information about the park and the plethora of experiences to be had within its borders. 

Campfire guidelines
Light fires only in the fireplaces provided or use a portable camping stove instead
Ensure fires are never left unattended and are completely out before you leave
During summer and autumn Total Fire Bans are common – this means no open fires can be lit
For information on Total Fire Bans call the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667

 

Need to know

Camping in Baw Baw National 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.

  • Baw Baw National Park

    Walhalla tramway bridge closed

    The Walhalla tramway bridge is closed due fire and flood damage. An alternative route for hikers is south, via the Walhalla Road Bridge across the Thomas River.

    Advice to visitors

    Please be advised that recent weather events have resulted in fallen trees and limbs in certain areas of the park. Operational staff will conduct safety assessments of tracks as conditions permit.

  • Beech Gully Track (Baw Baw National Park)

    Beech Gully Closure

    Beech Gully loop walk is closed due to:

    • Hazardous trees, limbs, and fallen timber
    • Significant damage to tracks and bridges
    • Unstable soils, landslips, and river crossing

  • 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.
     
    For more information about deer control to protect biodiversity, please visit this link.

Similar Experiences

 
Two women camp in the Alpine National Park at twilight.

Dispersed camping in Alpine National Park

The Alpine National Park offers some of the most authentic and scenic bush camping opportunities in Victoria.
A view of Bunyip State Park

Camping at Bunyip State Park

There are several camping areas within Bunyip State Park. No fees apply for these campgrounds.
A couple in their thirties play with their dog at Johanna Beach Campground next to their tent and campervan.

Dispersed camping in the Lorne area

There are several unpaid campsites around the Lorne area in the Great Otway National Park. These include, Coralynn Campground, Allenvale Mill Campground, Jamieson Campground and Wye River Road Campground.
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