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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 an ideal campground for your stay in the central Grampians.
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.
Things to do
MacKenzie Falls
Zumsteins Historic Area
Boroka Lookout
Brambuk The National Park and Culture Centre
How to get there
Smiths Mill Campground
Sites
When you're there
No drinking water supplied; limited non-potable water may be available from a seasonal rainwater tank and a river-fed campground taps. Bring your own wood for fireplaces.
Download the Grampians National Park visitor guide to get the most out of your park visit.
Camping & accommodation
Smiths Mill Campground is located in woodland at the site of an old sawmill. Just 1km from popular sights such as Mackenzie Falls, and only a short drive to Boroka Lookout, Reeds Lookout and Zumsteins Picnic Area, it's an ideal campground for your stay in the central Grampians.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.
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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First Wannon Hike-in Camping Area (Grampians National Park)
Major Mitchell Plateau Partial Closure
The Major Mitchell Plateau walking track is closed between First Wannon Hike-in Camping Area and Jimmy Creek Campground due to Grampians Peaks Trail construction works.First Wannon Hike-in Camping Area remains open and accessible from Mt William Carpark and Kalymna Campground as a return walk. -
Notices Affecting Multiple Sites
Grand Canyon Staircase Closed
The steel staircase at the south-eastern exit of the Grand Canyon is closed due to an engineering issue. The Grand Canyon remains open as a return walk from Wonderland Carpark. The Pinnacle walk remains open via the canyon bypass walking track. -
Mount Stapylton (Gunigalg) Loop Walk (Grampians National Park)
Stapylton Loop Walk
The eastern half of the Stapylton Walk loop is overgrown and indistinct in many places. This section has been closed while a new alignment associated with the Grampians Peaks Trail (GPT) is due to open in January 2021. -
Grampians National Park
Mitchell Road Closed
Mitchell Road is closed until further notice due to storm damage to a concrete causeway.Park Access Update - 6/01/21
Download the latest Park Access Update for information on closures or access issues within Grampians National Park.
Attachments: Grampians Access Update 6th Jan 2021 (171KB)
Road Report - 07/01/2021
Download the latest Grampians National Park Road Report to find out the condition of the parks roads and four wheel drive tracks.Attachments: Grampians NP Road Report - 7 Jan 2021 (159KB)
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Stony Creek Group Camping Area (Grampians National Park)
Stony Creek Group Camping Area Relocated
Stony Creek Group Camping Area has been relocated 500m west of Rosea Carpark on Stony Creek Road. Walkers should access this site by following Stony Creek Road from Rosea Carpark, rather than the link track from the Mt Rosea Walking Track.