Remote Hike-In camping

Mount McLeod Hike-in Camping Area

Rocky Creek Hike-in Camping Area

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    Remote hike-in camping

    Mount McLeod and Rocky Creek Camping Areas offer a great introduction to overnight camping in Mount Buffalo National Park.

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    The two camping areas, accessed on foot from the Reservoir Picnic Area, offer a great opportunity to escape into the alpine surrounds of Mount Buffalo National Park.

    Open year round but often under snow during winter, both campgrounds are best visited from November through April, when longer days bring more favourable weather. Also, between Queen's Birthday and Melbourne Cup long-weekends, the walk into the both campsites is 3km longer and begins at Mount Buffalo Road, as Reservoir Road is seasonally closed. Campers need to be well prepared for Alpine areas and prepared for a long walk and ski. Advance booking and payment are required year round.

    Mount McLeod Hike-in Camping Area
    This camping area is accessible along Mt McLeod track — approximately 8km from the Reservoir Picnic area.

    The campground offers five unpowered campsites and a pit toilet. Each campsite accommodates a maximum of two people (children are charged as adults). Fires are prohibited, use fuel stoves only.

    Water is seasonally available from where the road crosses a creek, approximately 100m southwest of the campsite. Hikers are advised to treat before consumption otherwise carry sufficient water supplies for the duration of their stay.

    Rocky Creek Hike-in Camping Area
    This camping area is accessible along Rocky Creek track — approximately 6.5 km from the Reservoir Picnic Area.

    The campground offers five unpowered campsites and a pit toilet. Each campsite accommodates a maximum of two people (children are charged as adults). Fires are prohibited, use fuel stoves only.

    Water is available from the nearby creek. Hikers are advised to treat before consumption.

    Things To Do

     
    Two women follow the path through scrub up Mt Bogong with mountain views in the distance.

    Walking

    Whether you’re after a gentle stroll or something long-distance, there are walking trails to suit all levels of fitness and ability.
    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.
    Stargazing in the Murray Sunset National Park.

    Stargazing

    Escape the city lights to remote nature locations to see the spectacular starry southern night sky.

    How to get there

    Remote hike-in camping

    Access both campgrounds is from the trailhead at the end of Reservoir Road. From there follow the sign posts along management vehicle only tracks to Rocky Creek and Mount McLeod camping areas.

    Head along Mount Buffalo road towards the Horn and Reservoir road is the first right after the Park Ranger's office. Reservoir Road is unsealed and depending on the conditions may not be suitable for some 2WDs with low clearance.

    Remote hike-in camping

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    When you're there

    Download the Mount Buffalo National Park visitor guide for more information about the park and the plethora of experiences to be had within its borders. 

    Need to know

    Remote hike-in camping

    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

    Mount Buffalo National Park is in the North East 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.

    • Mount Buffalo National Park

      Planned aerial shooting operations targeting deer - Mount Buffalo NP

      Parts of the Park will be closed during these dates while aerial shooting operations targeting deer are undertaken.
       
      14-18 November 2022
      21-25 November 2022
      8-12 May 2023
      29 May-2 June 2023
      5-9 June 2023
       
      See attached map for details. 

      Attachments: Mt Buffalo Aerial Shooting Information (430KB)

    • Notices Affecting Multiple Parks

      Ground shooting operations targeting deer

      Ground shooting operations targeting deer will be undertaken in this Park from December 2022 to June 2023.  The park will remain open for visitors during ground shooting operations.
       
      For more information about deer control to protect biodiversity, please visit this link.

      Ground shooting operations targeting deer

      Ground shooting operations targeting deer will be undertaken in these Parks from December 2022 to June 2023.
       
      Some access restrictions may apply. Please observe local signage.

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    • Lake Catani Campground (Mount Buffalo National Park)

      Purchasing of firewood from Lake Catani Campground

      The honesty system for the payment of firewood is no longer in place.
      Firewood bags can be purchased at 11am only each day from a Ranger in the campground.
      If there are volunteer camp hosts staying at Lake Catani Campground (in the canvas tent next to the firewood shed), firewood can be purchased between 9-10am and 4-5pm from the volunteer camp host. However, do not rely on a camp host being onsite to assist with the purchase of firewood as there are periods of time where we don't have volunteers in place.
      If you aren't able to be in the campground at 11am please bring your own firewood from home.
      Firewood can be purchased for $15 per bag. CASH ONLY.
      Note: the collection of firewood within a National Park is not allowed.

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