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Den of Nargun (Mitchell River National Park)
Safety in nature
You can benefit both mind and body when you get outdoors to explore and experience Victoria's natural places. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.
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. Parks Victoria provides a range of a equipment, including all-terrain and beach wheelchairs, facilities, accommodation and accessibility information and programs to help you plan and enjoy your visit to Victoria's parks.
Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.
Warnings & Restrictions
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed
Restrictions
- No fires permitted
- No camping
- No fishing
- No bicycles
- No dogs allowed
- No vehicles
- No motorbikes/trailbikes
- No generators
- No drones without a permit
- No horses
- No firearms allowed
- No motorised vehicles, including electric bikes or scooters allowed on management vehicle only paths, tracks or roads
Warnings
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Other warnings
- Trees may fall take care
- No mobile phone reception
- Limbs may fall take care
- Heat exhaustion
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Terrain hazards
- Steep descent
- Slippery rocks
- Uneven ground
- Steep track
- Slippery surface
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Animals and pests
- Snakes
Be Prepared
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. Find out more.
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.
Park closed
Mitchell River National Park is closed to the public due to a bushfire in the areas of Castleburn and Dargo.
The message is clear – stay home and stay safe. It is too dangerous to enter or camp in parks in these conditions.
Stay informed
- For updated information, visit the VicEmergency website, or call the hotline on 1800 226 226.
- Download the VicEmergency app and know how to use it – create a watch zone for your home, work and loved ones to receive alerts within that watch zone.
- Know your local emergency broadcaster and never rely on one source of emergency information.
- Visit the CFA website for the latest information on Fire Danger Ratings.
- Visit the BOM website to stay updated on weather forecasts and warnings.
No access to canoe launch
Canoe launch area is closed for public safety. Please use the launching area in the day visitor site for river access.
Change of conditions for Horton's Crossing expires
Angusvale Track/Horton’s Crossing Closure
Due to storm events, the Angusvale Track past the Rock Creek
Camp area has been subject to landslip.
This Landslip now prevents vehicles from accessing the ford
crossing through the Mitchell River between Angusvale Track and Hortons Track.
Please do not attempt to cross the river from Hortons Track as there is no
access to the West side of the park from this point.
The Rock Creek Camp area is still currently accessible via
Angusvale Track/Mitchell Views Track of the Mitchell River Road.
Angusvale Campground is being upgraded to improve access and provide a better visitor experience for campers, hikers and paddlers.
Further upgrades will be completed at Angusvale Camping Area to improve visitors camping experience and protect the environment. Upgrades will include new amenities, fencing and revegetation. This work will be delivered by Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC).
Works are scheduled to begin at the end of January 2026, with material being stockpiled early January. During this period there will be trucks and plant working within the campground area and along Mitchell River Road.
At times river access will be limited and the campground will be closed - check website for closures
https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/mitchell-river-national-park
https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/mitchell-river-national-park
As part of Stage One, roads and walking paths within the campground were constructed and upgraded to improve vehicle access around the campsite, define camping areas and day visitor areas better and improve pedestrian access around the campsite and to the Mitchell River.
Stage Two upgrades will provide an even better camping experience with new amenities, revegetation and improved protection of the environment.
Stage One of upgrades were funded by the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions as part of a $2.0 million program for upgrades to Far East Gippsland campgrounds. A further $1.2 million funding from Victoria's Great Outdoors will fund the Stage Two upgrades.