Jimmy Creek Campground

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Jimmy Creek Campground

Jimmy Creek Campground sits in the surrounds of native bushland, adjacent to the gentle-flowing Wannon River. Set up your caravan or pitch a tent as friendly kangaroos watch on and get ready to explore the best of the Grampians.
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Located halfway between Halls Gap and Dunkeld, Jimmy Creek Campground is perfect for exploring the southern and eastern Grampians.

Follow the Teddy Bear Gap Loop Walk from camp and meander through tall manna gum and black wattle forest before reaching a rocky outcrop with views over the Serra Range. At dusk and dawn, enjoy the company of kangaroos and wallabies as they visit Jimmy Creek Campground at dusk and dawn to feed.

Jimmy Creek Campground contains 13 campsites suitable for tent-based camping, 4 drive-in sites suitable for caravans and campervans, and 4 drive-in sites suitable for camper-trailers, caravans and campervans. Each site at Jimmy Creek Campground accommodates a maximum of 6 people and all campsites are unpowered.

The campground is 2WD accessible and amenities include shared pit-toilets and a cold water shower. There are shared fireplaces with barbecue hot plates and communal picnic tables throughout the campground. Bring your own firewood with you — firewood collection in the park is prohibited.

Things to do

 
A couple in their thirties take in the view along Dead Timber Track.

Hiking and bushwalking

Witness breathtaking natural scenery at some of Victoria’s most iconic places when you lace up your boots and take to a hiking trail.
A couple looks on at a Wombat on Wilsons Promontory National Park,

Wildlife viewing

Get up close and personal with some of Australia's shy native wildlife or look up to spot tree-dwelling mammals and flocks of colourful birds,
Two friends walk along the track south of Redmans Bluff with views of the Serra Range in the background on central section 3 of the GPT

Grampians Peaks Trail

The Grampians Peaks Trail (160km) is a world-class 13-day hiking experience from Mt Zero in the north, through Halls Gap and finishing at Dunkeld. It can also be completed in shorter sections.

Brambuk The National Park and Culture Centre

Brambuk The National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap began with the building of the Brambuk Cultural Centre in 1989 to acknowledge, protect and share the cultures of the Jadawadjali and Djab Wurrung Peoples.

How to get there

Jimmy Creek Campground

Jimmy Creek Campground is located halfway between Halls Gap and Dunkeld, along Grampians Road. The easiest way to access Jimmy Creek Campground from Melbourne is by following the Western Freeway from Melbourne to Ararat. At Ararat, turn onto the Pyrenees Highway and follow signs towards the Grampians National Park.
Jimmy Creek Campground

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When you're there

Jimmy Creek Campground is located next to a trailhead of the Grampians Peaks Trail, and is a great base to explore the Southern and Eastern Grampians. Download the Grampians National Park Visitor Guide to get the most out of your park visit.

Need to know

Jimmy Creek Campground

Safety tips for a great visit

Stay safe and get the most out of your park visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks in Victoria’s parks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care.

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.

Bushfire awareness

Jimmy Creek Campground in the Grampians National Park is in the South West fire district. Bushfire safety is a personal responsibility. Anyone entering the park during the bushfire season needs to stay aware of forecast weather conditions. Check the Fire Danger Rating and for days of Total Fire Ban at emergency.vic.gov.au, on the Vic Emergency App or call the Vic Emergency Hotline 1800 226 226.

No fires may be lit on Total Fire Ban days. On Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating days this park will be closed for public safety. Closure signs will be erected but do not expect an official warning.

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.

  • Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park

    Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Roads Update 12.03.2025

    The Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park has many roads temporarily closed due to the recent bushfires. Please be aware the movement of visitors in parts of the National Park is restricted.

    Key roads open include Grampians Tourist Rd (all side roads remain closed), Mt Victory Rd, Roses Gap Rd, Mt Zero Rd and the Mirranatwa Gap end of Victoria Valley Rd.

    Please refer to the attached up-to-date road report below.

    Attachments: Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Road Report - 12.03.2025 (225KB)

    Tandara Step Project - Fyans Creek (Barri yalug) Track - Temporary Closure

    From Monday 17th March 2025, Wildtracks are commencing works on the Fyans Creek (Barri yalug) Track between the end of Tandara Rd and the Terraces Fireline). Wildtracks will take approximately 2 weeks with this section of the track temporarily closed or detoured around on the Terraces Fireline in accordance with the progress of works. Boronia Peak remains accessible from the northern end of the Fyans Creek (Barri yalug) Track. 

    Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Bushfires Reopening Update - 25.03.2025

    The impact of the 2024/2025 summer fires in Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park was widespread. It resulted in the closure of many popular visitor sites including campgrounds, picnic areas, a large network of roads and walking tracks (including sections of the Grampians Peaks Trail).

    The fires are now declared under control and Parks Victoria is progressing with initial risk and damage assessments across the park. To complement this large-scale work, a staged re-opening process of visitor sites is being implemented. Notification of reopening’s will occur through updates on the Parks Victoria website.  

    Currently there are many areas open for visitors to enjoy as we move closer to the busy period around Anzac Day weekend and Easter holidays.

    Open Areas

    Central Grampians, Wonderland Range and Halls Gap area
    • Brambuk the National Park & Cultural Centre and nearby walks
    • Boroka Lookout, Reeds Lookout, Mackenzie Falls and Zumsteins Picnic Area
    • Smiths Mill Campground
    • The Wonderland Area, including The Pinnacle, Venus Baths and Grand Canyon
    • Chatauqua Peak, Clematis Falls and Bullaces Glen
    • Boronia Peak and Fyans Creek Loop 

    Northern Grampians
    • Mount Zero, Mount Stapylton (Gunigalg), Hollow Mountain (Wubjub-guyun) and Mount Difficult (Gar) walks
    • Grampians Peaks Trail between Mount Zero (Mura Mura) and Halls Gap
    • Barigar, Gar and Werdug Hike-in campgrounds
    • Stapylton Campground
    • Troopers Creek Campground
    • Coppermine 4X4 Campground (and nearby school group camping areas)
    • Plantation Campground

    Southern Grampians
    • Mt Abrupt (Mud-Dadjug), Mt Sturgeon (Wurgarri) Piccaninny (Bainggug), and Signal Peak walks
    • Grampians Peaks Trail between Dunkeld and Cassidy Gap Road
    • Djardji-djawara and Mud-Dadjug Hike-in campgrounds

    Designated rock-climbing areas
    • Hollow Mountain (Wubjub-guyun), Mount Stapylton (Gunigalg), Halls Gap and Wonderland area sites 1 – 77

    Roads
    • Key roads including Grampians Tourist Rd, Mount Victory Rd, Roses Gap Rd, Mount Zero Rd are all open

    Safety Considerations

    For your safety, always remain in open areas only. In relation to the closed burnt areas, please be aware that:

    • They contain unsafe trees, unstable rocks and soils with soft hidden holes
    • Staff and contractors maybe working with heavy machinery, assessing hazardous trees or doing other works
    • The ecological recovery of the area is highly sensitive to disturbance. 

    Further Information

    Prior to setting out into the National Park, visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre. Located 2km south of Halls Gap township, this centre provides up to date park information and sells maps, brochures and a range of Aboriginal art and souvenirs. The centre is open from 9am to 4pm, 7 days a week. Contact Brambuk at (03) 8427 2258 or email brambuk@parks.vic.gov.au

    Call Parks Victoria on 13 1963.
    For fire related information, download the VicEmergency app or visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au
    If you see impacted wildlife, call 1300 356 682

    Attachments: 20250217_1200_Wimmera19_GrampiansNP_ParkClosureMap_A3P_20022025000048861 (3,736KB)

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