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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Notices Affecting Multiple Sites
Reservoir Road – Closure for repair
Reservoir Road will be closed for storm damage repairs starting Monday the 3rd of March 2025, with completion expected by Spring 2025.Reservoir Road will be closed to walkers, mountain bikers, and vehicles on weekdays (Monday to Friday) due to operational construction activities including large machinery repairing damaged sections.The road will open to walkers and mountain bikers on weekends and public holidays.Alternative access to Mt McLeod, Rocky Creek, Eagle Point, and Og Gog & McGog is available via Long Plain Track.Visitors are advised to stay alert to changing conditions and adhere to any closures.Attachments: Reservior_Rd_Closure_Map (334KB)
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Mt McLeod Hike-in Camping Area (North Buffalo Remote and Natural Area, Mount Buffalo National Park)
Mt McLeod Track – Changing Track Conditions
Repair works on storm-damaged sections of Reservoir Road from Monday the 3rd of March 2025 will close access to the Mt McLeod Track for walkers and mountain bikers on weekdays (Monday to Friday).
Alternative access routes to the track includes:- Long
Plain Track, Rocky Creek Track, Five Acre Track, and Og Gog & McGog
Track (approximately 7.5 km to Mt McLeod Track)
Refer to attached map.
Mt McLeod Campground Closure
The Mt McLeod Campground will be closed Monday to Friday due to access restraints from Reservoir Rd.Bookings are available for Saturday nights.
Visitors are advised to stay alert to changing conditions and adhere to any closures.Attachments: VG_MtBuffaloNP_Map2_MtMcleod (3,178KB)
- Long
Plain Track, Rocky Creek Track, Five Acre Track, and Og Gog & McGog
Track (approximately 7.5 km to Mt McLeod Track)
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Rocky Creek Hike-in Camping Area (Mount Buffalo National Park)
Rocky Creek Track Access - Changing Track Conditions
Rocky Creek Track and Campground ClosureThe Rocky Creek Track and Campground will be closed on weekdays from Tuesday the 11th of March to Friday the 28th of March, 2025.
During this period bookings are available for Saturday nights and public holidays.Visitors are advised to stay alert to changing conditions and adhere to any closures.Rocky Creek Track – Change of ConditionsPlanned repairs to storm-damaged sections of Reservoir Road will start on Monday, March 3, 2025, and are expected to be completed by Spring 2025.
During this time, the Rocky Creek Track is not accessible via Reservoir Road on weekdays (Monday to Friday). Access via Reservoir Road is open on weekends and public holidays.
Alternative access routes include:
- Long
Plain Track (approximately 3.7 km to Rocky Creek Track)
- Long
Plain Track and Macs Point Track (approximately 5.1 km to Rocky Creek
Track)
Refer to attached map.Attachments: VG_MtBuffaloNP_Map2_RockyCk (3,142KB)
- Long
Plain Track (approximately 3.7 km to Rocky Creek Track)
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Mount Buffalo National Park
Planned aerial shooting operations targeting deer – Mt Buffalo National Park
Parts of Mt Buffalo National Park will be closed while aerial shooting operations targeting deer are undertaken (See attached map for details).The closures will apply during the following dates:24-28 March 2025Visitors are advised to check the Change of conditions listing prior to arrival for up to date information and maps.For more information about the program please visit this link.Attachments: Mt Buffalo NP aerial ops information (444KB)
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Notices Affecting Multiple Parks
Ground shooting operations targeting deer
Control operations (ground shooting) targeting deer are undertaken in this area. The Park will remain open to visitors during operations.
Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing
