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Dergholm State Park
Set among rolling hills in Western Victoria, Dergholm State Park is a great place to bush walk, picnic and enjoy the tranquil natural setting. The park protects diverse vegetation communities including woodlands, open forests, undisturbed heaths and swamps, varied wildlife and geological features.
When European settlement began in the late 1830s, the traditional lifestyle and social and cultural structures of the indigenous people were profoundly affected. The area was used for grazing and timber cutting until Dergholm State Park was proclaimed in September 1992.
Dergholm State Park is a great place for bushwalking and picnicking in tranquil natural surrounds. Enjoy spectacular spring wildflowers by day. At night, try a spotlight walk and look for nocturnal animals such as the elusive Sugar Glider. Dergholm State Park’s vegetation features Brown Stringybark and Red Gum, with significant Swampy Riparian, Clay Heath, Yellow Gum and Pink Gum vegetation communities. These communities host a variety of birds and animals.
Keep your eyes peeled for Echidnas, Koalas, Grey Kangaroos and various reptiles are often seen. Birdwatchers may be lucky to spot the threatened Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo, Swift Parrot or Powerful Owl.
Things To Do
Baileys Rock camping area
Rocky Creek Walking Track
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How to get there
Dergholm State Park
When you're there
Help us care for the park:
- No dogs, cats, or other pets allowed
- No fires allowed outside the camping area
- No drones or Remotely Piloted Aircraft
- No firearms allowed
- No generators
Need to know
Dergholm 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.
Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.
Safety
Keep to the paths and look out for snakes in the park, which are more active during the warmer months. Tread carefully and be aware of slippery rocks.
To ensure that you and your companions stay safe, always remember that the natural environment can be unpredictable. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.
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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Dergholm State Park
Partial Park Closure for Planned Burning - Dergholm State Park
Park visitors are advised of a partial park closure of Dergholm State Park from 30th May 2025 until further notice.Forest Fire Management Victoria is planning to ignite a 291Ha block in the area north of Rocky Creek Road - refer to hashed area within red overlay on attached map. For more information on planned burns: ffm.vic.gov.au/planned burn.Park visitors are advised the section red overlay highlighted on the attached map is closed to enable safe execution of the planned burn. In accordance with regulation 20(1)(b) of the National Park Regulations 2024, public access to this area and vehicles entering this area is restricted for the purpose of public safety.The partial closure will be reopened upon safe declaration of the planned burn area. For further information on the partial park closure, visitors can contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 or via email: info@parks.vic.gov.au.Attachments: Dergholm Park Closure Sign_Set-aside sign template National Parks Regulations 2024 (364KB)