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Horseshoe Bend Camping Area
Unwind on the banks of the Wimmera River and enjoy fishing, swimming and canoeing, or explore some of the easy walks nearby.
Set amongst ancient River Red Gums and surrounded by a variety of colourful birds, Horseshoe Bend Camping Area offers 30 unpowered campsites suitable for tents, camper trailers, campervans and caravans.
Campground facilities include flushing toilets, communal fireplaces and picnic tables. There is no drinking water available and you need to bring your own firewood.
Individual campsites cannot be reserved, select your campsite(s) within the campground on arrival.
Advanced bookings and payment are required year-round. Each campsite holds a maximum of six people. Please book multiple sites for bookings of more than six people.
Things to do in the area
Pomponderoo Hill Nature Walk
Walks in Little Desert National Park
Little Desert Discovery Walk
Bird watching
Stargazing
How to get there
Horseshoe Bend Camping Area
When you're there
Need to know
Horseshoe Bend Camping Area
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.
Be prepared and stay safe
Little Desert National Park is in the Wimmera fire district. Bushfires can occur during the warmer months. It is your responsibility to check current and forecast weather conditions. Campfires cannot be lit on days of Total Fire Ban, however gas cookers can be used for preparing food.
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.
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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Notices Affecting Multiple Sites
Little Desert NP Park Closure - Conservation Program - 4pm to 6am daily
All areas of Little Desert National Park, including the Western Block, will be closed for a conservation shooting program from 4pm - 6am (overnight) daily commencing Monday 9 June until Saturday 14 June.This includes all internal park tracks, visitor sites and dispersed camping. Surrounding neighbours will still be able to access their properties from park perimeter tracks as they need.Little Desert National Park - Closure due to fire impacts
The Little Desert National Park is closed with the exception of the Western Block (west of Kaniva-Edenhope Road to the South Australian border) due to fire impacts.All areas to the east of Kaniva-Edenhope Road extending to the Wimmera River are currently closed for public safety. The current closure will remain in place until further notice.Access to these areas, including booking for camping areas such as Horseshoe Bend and Ackle Bend is closed.Visitation to the Western Block which allows for dispersed camping is permitted.Little Desert National Park - Closure due to fire impacts
The Little Desert National Park is closed with the exception of the Western Block (west of Kaniva-Edenhope Road to the South Australian border) due to fire impacts.All areas to the east of Kaniva-Edenhope Road extending to the Wimmera River are currently closed for public safety. The current closure will remain in place until further notice.Access to these areas, including booking for camping areas such as Horseshoe Bend and Ackle Bend is closed.Visitation to the Western Block which allows for dispersed camping is permitted.