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Longridge Campground
Longridge Camping Area is a peaceful place to camp along the Yarra River. You will have exclusive use of the campground, suitable for a large group of up to 40 people. Relax in the quiet woodland setting, go for a swim or launch a canoe and explore the Yarra.
The quiet camping area at Longridge Park accommodates a large group of up to 40 people. Set among beautiful woodland in Warrandyte, it has all the space and facilities you will need for the perfect weekend getaway with family and friends.
Go for a swim in the river to cool down, or set off in a canoe to explore all that the Yarra has to offer. There is a canoe launching ramp only 100m from the campground. Cast a line and try your luck fishing in the river.
The campground is well-equipped for a cookout, with a wood BBQ, picnic tables, drinking water and a dishwashing area. There are toilets and hot showers, which are accessible for people with limited mobility.
Play and camp in the open space, or sit around the fire pit as you take in the sounds and serenity of the bush in Yarra Valley Parklands. Go for a morning stroll down to the river and you might be lucky enough to spot a platypus.
Things to do in the area
Bird watching
Canoeing and Kayaking
Fishing
How to get there
Longridge Campground
Sites
When you're there
The period between 1.00pm on the first day and 12.00pm (midday) the following day constitutes a single day's booking.
The campsite is unpowered and suitable for tents only. There is a car park within the campground near the information shelter.
Limited wood is supplied and it is recommended that you bring your own wood splitter.
Need to know
Longridge Campground
Accessibility
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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Yarra Valley Parklands
Yarra Valley Parklands night closures for deer control works
Parks Victoria will be undertaking deer control in the Yarra Valley Parklands. This program will be taking place between the hours of 5pm and 6am on the following nights 4, 5 and 6th of May, 15, 16 and 17th of June, 13, 14 and 15th of July, and the 10, 11, and 12th of August. These control works are being undertaken by accredited and authorised contractors.For reasons of public safety, various areas of the parklands will be inaccessible during the evening throughout this period. These areas include: Westerfolds Park, Montpelier Reserve, Birrarrung Park, Yarra Flats, Banyule Flats (both the Parks Victoria and Banyule council sections), Banksia Park, Yarook Tambore Wetland, and Murundaka Swamp.Signage will be in place at access points to the control zones, for your own safety do not enter the closed sections of the parklands between the hours of 5pm and 6am on the dates listed above.For further information please open the displayed QR code. If this does not answer your query, then call 131963.
Attachments: change of con YVP deer control zone map (709KB)
Main Yarra Trail - Temporary Closure (weekdays 10 - 21 August, 2026)
The Main Yarra Trail will be closed on weekdays from 7.30am to 3.30pm between Bonds Rd and the Plenty River Trail in Viewbank from 10 to 21 August 2026.Temporary closures will be in place while the Plenty River Boardwalk, adjacent to Rosanna Golf Course, is undergoing reconstruction work, preventing bicycle and pedestrian through traffic on weekdays. The trail will be reopened overnight and on weekends.Please seek an alternate route, refer to the attached map for optional route details.Parks Victoria apologises for any inconvenience caused.Attachments: MYT closure alt route (304KB)