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.

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.


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Things to do

 
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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.
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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,
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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.

  • Notices Affecting Multiple Sites

    Mt William Road – Temporary Closure for Recovery Works

    Mt William Rd is currently closed due to summer bushfire impacts.
     
    Scheduled recovery works are underway including the replacement of powerlines and radio tower infrastructure.

    All walking tracks on the plateau including the Mount William (Duwul) Summit Walk are also closed.

    For further information, visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap, call Parks Victoria 131 963 or go to parks.vic.gov.au

    Mt Zero Car Park - Closed for Construction from 10th December 2025

    Mount Zero Picnic Area – Upcoming closure for construction works – 10th November to February 2026
     
    Mount Zero Picnic Area, car park and facilities will be CLOSED from Monday 10th November as Parks Victoria commences construction works to upgrade the Mount Zero Picnic Area / Grampians Peaks Trail - Mura Mura Trailhead. 
    It is expected that the major works requiring closure will be completed before Christmas, with ongoing minor works occurring post-Christmas. Parks Victoria will re -open the car park as soon as it is safe to do so. 
    These works are part of upgrades to trailheads along the Grampians Peaks Trail which will improve trail access, carparking, visitor and picnic facilities, signage and landscaping.
     
    During construction:
    • There will be no parking at Mount Zero Picnic Area / Trailhead.
    • Day and Overnight Hikers can access the Grampians Peaks Trail at Mount Zero Picnic Area / Trailhead via drop off / pick up only.
    • Toilets are available at Hollow Mountain Car Park and Stapylton Campground.
    Day walkers wishing to complete the Stapylton Loop Walk can access via the trailhead at Stapylton Campground. Please note there will be limited car parking along Olive Plantation Road, north of the campground entry. Toilets are available at Hollow Mountain Car Park and/or Stapylton Campground.
     
    We apologise for any inconvenience.
     
    For further information on the closure please contact Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre at brambuk@parks.vic.gov.au 
    For more information on the GPT Trailhead upgrades, please click here.

  • Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre (Brambuk - The National Park and Cultural Centre Park, Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park)

    Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre – Closures during 2025

    Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre – Closures during 2025

    ·      Cultural tours, activities and venue hire currently unavailable.
    ·      Park information centre and gift shop remain open.

    Parks Victoria is working with a strategic partnership committee of Gariwerd Traditional Owners from Barengi Gadjin Land Council, Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation, and Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation to ‘reimagine’ the future of Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre.

    The reimagining project aims to renew Traditional Owner management arrangements of the Brambuk precinct and includes careful consideration of the tourism and visitor experiences, commercial opportunities, cultural education and training programs that may be available in the future. As part of this project, there are also building upgrades and refurbishments that require the Cultural Centre to be closed during 2024-25. However, the park information centre, gift shop and self-guided walks remain available.
     
    For Junior Ranger School holiday programs visit https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/things-to-do/junior-rangers

    For a list of Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park Licensed Tour Operators Visit https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/lto

    For up-to-date national park information, brochures, maps, permits and access advice contact information staff at Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre info@parks.vic.gov.au or phone 8427 2058

    Further details on the Brambuk Reimagining project can be found on the Parks Victoria website https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/projects/western-victoria/brambuk-cultural-centre-upgrade

  • Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park

    Scheduled Trail Running Event – GPT 100 (6-9 November 2025)

    Parks Victoria advises that the GPT 100 (gpt100.com.au/), a long-distance trail running event is scheduled to be held in Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park from Thursday the 6th of November to Sunday the 9th of November 2025. The event route follows the Grampians Peaks Trail, from Mt Zero (Mura Mura) Trailhead in the north, to Dunkeld township in the south and has a range of running events scheduled across the four days.  

    Please note this event utilises the Grampians Peaks Trail, several trailheads, other visitor sites and campgrounds at various stages throughout the event period. There may be additional event staff and spectator activity, limited parking, and increased traffic during these times.

    If you are visiting the area on these dates and require more detailed information, please visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre at 277 Grampians Rd, Halls Gap. Open 9am to 4pm, 7 days a week. Alternatively, please contact Brambuk at (03) 8427 2258 or brambuk@parks.vic.gov.au

    Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park – What’s Open What’s Closed Update 24.10.2025

    During the summer of 2024/2025 the southern and western areas of Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park and the central section of Grampians Peaks Trail were impacted by multiple bushfires. Since then, a staged re-opening has commenced and many popular visitor areas have re-opened in the Northern, Wonderland and Southern areas of the park. However, some visitor sites and roads remain closed in the Sundial, Mount William, Victoria Range, Victoria Valley and Wallaby Rocks areas.

    Roads in fire impacted areas

    Many of the roads within the National Park due for reopening to the public by late July were impacted by weather events. There will be longer term closures required for some roads, where significant damage has occurred and further essential works are required. For up-to-date information please refer to the road report on the change of conditions listings.

    For more detail on “What’s Open What’s Closed”  

    Please refer to the attached “What’s Open What’s Closed” September 19 Park Update. It provides a park wide compilation of the staged fire recovery reopening’s in 2025.

    For further information, visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap, call Parks Victoria on 131963 or go to parks.vic.gov.au

    Attachments: GNP Park Update 19 September 2025 - What's Open What's Closed V2 (748KB)

    Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Roads Update 24.10.2025

    The Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park has roads temporarily closed.

    Please be aware the movement of visitors in parts of the National Park is restricted.

    Seasonal road closures are in place from 12 June 2025 to 30 October 2025.

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

    Attachments: Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Road Report - 24.10.2025 V1 (216KB)

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