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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 Rocks
Four wheel driving and trail bike riding
Heritage Horse Trail
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Camping in Bunyip State Park
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Need to know
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.
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Mortimer Camping and Picnic Area (Bunyip State Park)
Ferres Walking Track Closure
Ferres Walking Track was severely impacted by storm events during February 2024 and remains closed to walkers until tree risk and cleanup works have been undertaken.Visitors are encouraged to explore other walks in the area such as Nicholls Hut Track to Four Brothers Rocks or walking tracks near Dyers Camping and Picnic Area. -
Notices Affecting Multiple Parks
Areas closed for deer control works
Parks Victoria are continuing deer control in the Bunyip State Park and Kurth Kiln Regional Park. This program will be taking place between the hours of 4pm and 7am on a number of nights between February 19th 2024 and November 30th 2024. These control works are being undertaken by accredited and authorised contractors.For reasons of public safety, various areas of the park will be inaccessible during the evening throughout this period.Signage will be in place at access points when control activities are occurring. For our own safety please observe the signage during this time and do not enter any closed areas.For further information please call 131963Attachments: BSP_KKRP map for brief (642KB)
Areas of Bunyip State Park and Kurth Kiln Regional Park closed for deer shooting operations
Areas of Bunyip State Park and Kurth Kiln Regional Park will be closed from dusk (4:00pm), until dawn (7.00am) on the following nights April 29th and 30th, May 1st, 2nd, 20th, 21st, 22nd and the 23rd .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.During the hours of 7:00 to 18:00 on the 11th, 12th and 13th of June areas of Bunyip State park will be closed to the public. These closures are for aerial 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 GroundFreemans Mill Camping AreaDyers Camping and Picnic GroundMortimer Camping and Picnic AreaLawson Falls Picnic GroundForest Road Unloading AreaCannibal Creek Horse Unloading AreaHelmet Track Unloading AreaParks 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 landFor your own safety please observe the signage during this time and do not enter any closed areas.For further information please call 131963Attachments: BSP_KKRP map for brief (642KB)
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Bunyip State Park
Bunyip State Park - Closure of Mortimer Nature Walk
Mortimer Nature Walk was severely impacted by storm events during February 2024 and remains closed to walkers until tree risk and cleanup works have been undertaken.Visitors are encouraged to explore other walks in the area such as Nicholls Hut Track to Four Brothers Rocks or walking tracks near Dyers Camping and Picnic Area.Attachments: Mortimer Nature Walk Closure March 2024 (908KB)
Nash Creek Campground Upgrades
Nash Creek Campground will be closed until September 2024 while upgrades to the camping facilities are undertaken.Parks Victoria will be increasing the number of camping sites to accommodate motorhomes and caravans, improving vehicle parking and entry road, treating hazardous trees to make the campground safer for visitors and will be formalising existing sites to protect environmental values. Other facilities such as picnic tables and firepits will also be installed.Visitors are encouraged to use other campgrounds within Bunyip State Park (such as Mortimer Camping and Picnic Area, Dyers Camping and Picnic Ground and Forest Road Camping Area) and Scout Loop Camping Area in nearby Kurth Kiln Regional Park.For further information please contact the Parks Victoria Information Centre at info@parks.vic.gov.au or call 13 1963.