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Smiths Mill Campground
Just 1km from popular sights such as Mackenzie Falls, and only a short drive to Boroka Lookout, Reeds Lookout and Zumsteins Picnic Area, Smiths Mill is the ideal campground to explore the central Grampians.
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Smiths Mill Campground is located in woodland at the site of an old sawmill. Enjoy sleeping in the company of emus and kangaroos far from civilisation.
There are 28 sites suitable for tent-based camping with adjacent vehicle parking and five drive-in sites suitable for camper-trailers, caravans and campervans. Each site at Smiths Mill Campground accommodates a maximum of 6 people. Sites are unpowered.
There are non-flush toilets, a bush shower, and shared fire pits available.
Popular nearby sights include Mackenzie Falls, Boroka Lookout, Reeds Lookout and Zumsteins Picnic Area.
There are 28 sites suitable for tent-based camping with adjacent vehicle parking and five drive-in sites suitable for camper-trailers, caravans and campervans. Each site at Smiths Mill Campground accommodates a maximum of 6 people. Sites are unpowered.
There are non-flush toilets, a bush shower, and shared fire pits available.
Popular nearby sights include Mackenzie Falls, Boroka Lookout, Reeds Lookout and Zumsteins Picnic Area.
Things to do
MacKenzie Falls
An easy stroll from the MackKenzie Falls carpark leads to a viewing platform overlooking the picturesque Broken Falls. To reach the base of MacKenzie Falls, follow the signs. Take care as this walk has many steps and is steep, slippery and strenuous in sections.
Zumsteins Historic Area
Zumsteins Picnic Area is located on the banks of the MacKenzie River and is the site of an historic settlement. It provides a great opportunity to relax in the natural setting of the Grampians, enjoy the wildlife, a barbecue and a short stroll.
Boroka Lookout
Boroka Lookout provides spectacular views of the Wonderland Range, Mt William Range, Fyans Valley, Lake Bellfield and the plains to the east of the Grampians. The lookout is located 15km from Halls Gap and is easily accessed via sealed roads.
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
Smiths Mill Campground
Smiths Mill Campground is best accessed via the C228 (Wartook Rd), but it can also be accessed from non-sealed Old Mill Road.
Sites
When you're there
There is no supplied drinking water — limited non-potable water may be available from a seasonal rainwater tank and a river-fed campground taps. Bring your own firewood and keep fires in designated fireplaces.
Download the Grampians National Park visitor guide to get the most out of your park visit.
Need to know
Smiths Mill 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
Smiths Mill Campground in the Grampians National Park is in the Wimmera 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.
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Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park
Rock climbing closures due to Grampians-Yarram Gap Bushfire
Due to recent bushfires in the area and ongoing efforts to suppress them, designated rock climbing sites 63-91 in the Wonderland and Serra Range are temporarily closed to climbers and visitors.This includes:63. The Elephants Hide64. Wild Geese Wall65. Mackeys Peak66. The Tower of Paine67. Crock Wall68. Blockbuster Buttress69. Wil Flower Wall70. Point Sunshine71. The Upper Goon72. The Lower Goon73. Signal Peak74. Frenchmans Beret75. Grand Canyon76. The Underworld77. The Wall of China78. Neurology Wall79. Bellfield Peak80. Wurzelgammage81. Lookout Point Wall82. Lake View Wall83. The Bleachers (Sundial Peak) (Bouldering Area)84. Equinox Walls (RNA)85. Western Wall86. Stoney Peak87. Bundaleer88. Calecstasia Walls89. Tower Hill90. Rosea Far Right91. Mount RoseaClick here for more information on rock climbing in Gariwerd.Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Roads Update 10.01.2025
The Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park has many roads temporarily closed due to the recent bushfire. Please be aware the movement of visitors in parts of the national park is restricted.Temporary Road & Seasonal Road ClosuresThis is a long list due to the recent bushfire. Please refer to the attached up-to-date road report below.Seasonal RoadsSeasonal Roads reopened on Thursday 31st October 2024.The following seasonal roads require further management and remain closed:· Moora Track· Launders Track· Mt Cassell FirelineSeasonal road closures are necessary to maintain water quality, protect public safety and prevent erosion during the wetter months, making them vulnerable to damage.Please see the latest road report attachment for full road and track details at the bottom of this page.Attachments: Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Road Report - 10.01.2025 (223KB)
Reopening of Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Southern Section
Parts of Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park have now reopened following the containment of the Yarram Gap Bushfire.Some sections of the park will remain closed for the time being while fire suppression works are ongoing.Visitors can view a Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park Closure Map here.Visitor sites in the Southern Grampians area which will REOPEN on 10 January include:- Mt Abrupt (Mud-Dadjug)- Mt Sturgeon (Wurgarri)- Piccaninny (Baingugg)- Signal Peak- Buandik (Jadawadjali) Falls- Chimney Pots- Billimina Art Shelter- Manja Art Shelter- Red Rock Picnic Area- Strachans Campground- Buankdik Campground- Grampians Peaks Trail: South Section S4-S5 - Dunkeld to Cassidy Gap Road (including Dunkeld Trailhead, Victoria Valley Road Trailhead, Bainggug (Picaninny) Trailhead, Mud-Dadjug hike in campground, Djardji-Djawara hike in campground (End Point - no access north of the campground), Cassidy Gap Trailhead)- Victoria Range Overnight Hike (including Fortress remote overnight Hike-in campground)Visitor sites to remain CLOSED:
- Paddys Castle- Tower Hill- Burrong Falls- Moora Moora areaReopening of Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Central Section
Parts of Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park have now reopened following the containment of the Yarram Gap Bushfire.Some sections of the park will remain closed for the time being while fire suppression works are ongoing.Visitors can view a Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park Closure Map here.
Visitor sites in the Central Grampians area which will REOPEN on 10 January include:- Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre- Brambuk Wetland loop- Fyans Creek (Barri Yalug) loop- Boronia Peak- Venus Baths- Bullaces Glen- Chatauqua Peak (Bim)- Clematis Falls- MacKenzie Falls- Broken Falls- Mackenzie Falls Bluff Lookout walk- Fish Falls, Mackenzie River/Bun-nah Trail- Zumsteins Picnic Area and Historic walk- Boroka Track and Lookout- Lake Wartook Lookout- Smiths Mill Campground- Plantation Campground (State Forest)
Visitor sites to remain CLOSED:- Reeds Lookout- Balconies Lookout- Pinnacle walks from Halls Gap, Wonderland and Sundial car parks- Wonderland Loop from Halls Gap- Mackey’s Peak- Grand Canyon Loop- Wonderland Forest Loop- Turret Falls- Splitters Falls- Lakeview Lookout- Sundial Peak- Viewpoint- Sundial 4x4 track access from Lake Bellfield- Mt Rosea day walk- Stony Creek camp link- Bundaleer- Burma Track loop- Borough Huts campground to Mt Rosea- Tunnel Walking Track- Terraces Fireline around Lake Bellfield- Pomonal Fireline- Mt William Summit Walk- Sheep Hills- Kalymna Falls- Mafeking Picnic Area- Brownings Loop Historic Walk- Teddy Bear Gap Walk- Borough Huts Campground- Stony Creek road bush camps- Moora and Vic Valley bush camps- Kalymna Campground- Wannon Crossing Campground
- Boreang Campground- Jimmy Creek Campground- Grampians Peaks Trail: Section N4 – S3 - Halls Gap to Cassidy Gap Road (including Bugiga Hike-in campground, Barri Yalug Hike-in campground, Duwul Hike-in campground, Durd Durd Hike-in campground, Yarram Hike-in campground, Wannon Hike-in campground, Wonderland carpark access, Sundial carpark access, Rosea carpark access, Redman Road Trailhead, Mt William Carpark, Jimmy Creek Road Trailhead, Yarram Gap Road Trailhead, Griffin Trailhead)- Mt William Overnight Hike – Boundary Gap/First Wannon remote hike in campgroundReopening of Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Northern Section
Parts of Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park have now reopened following the containment of the Yarram Gap Bushfire.
Some sections of the park will remain closed for the time being while fire suppression works are ongoing.Visitors can view a Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park Closure Map here.
Visitor sites in the Northern Grampians area which will REOPEN on 10 January include:- Mount Zero (Mura Mura)- Mount Stapylton (Gunigalg) summit and loop- Flat Rock viewpoint- Hollow Mountain (Wudjub Guyan)- Gulgurn Manja Art Shelter- Ngamdjidj Art Shelter- Golton Gorge- Beehive Falls- Briggs Bluff walk- Mt Difficult (Gar)- Waterfalls of Gar- Brim Springs Picnic area- Heatherlie Quarry- Stapylton Campground- Troopers Creek Campground- Coppermine 4x4 Campground- Grampians Peaks Trail North Section N1- N3 - Mt Zero to Halls Gap (including, Mt Zero Trailhead, Coppermine Group Camp, Longpoint West Group Camp, Barigar Hike-in campground, Gar Trailhead, Gar Hike in-campground, Werdug Hike-in campground, Halls Gap Trailhead)
Similar experiences
Stony Creek Campground
Stony Creek Group Campground is available for schools or groups of up to 16 people undertaking overnight walks such as the Grampians Peaks Trail in the Wonderland and Mt Rosea areas. Vehicle accessible off Stony Creek road, this camping areas has a drop toilet, elevated timber tent platforms, a group gathering area and a day use shelter available. Bookings apply.
Buandik Campground
Buandik Campground is located in the Western Grampians at the base of the Victoria Range. The campground is set amongst open woodland beside Cultivation Creek and is close to the start of walks to Billimina and Manja rock art shelters and Buandik Falls.
Boreang Campground
There are many locations for camping in the central region of the Grampians National Park including, Smiths Mill Campground, Borough Huts Campground, Boreang Campground and Jimmy Creek.