Langford West Camping Area (Alpine National Park)

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Langford West Camping Area (Alpine National Park)

Langford West Camping area is situated on the edge of a snow plain plateau where Middle Creek meets the Bogong High Plains Road. The area is accessible by 2wd vehicle and caters for tents and camper trailers along with small caravans. Fireplaces and a toilet along with picnic tables and chairs are provided. There are also yards for horses that require booking. For bookings call 13 19 63 or go to www.parkstay.vic.gov.au.

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Langford West Camping Area (Alpine National Park)

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Langford West Camping Area (Alpine National Park)

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

  • No drones without a permit
  • No generators
  • No firearms allowed
  • No dogs, cats, pets allowed

Warnings

  • Water hazards
    • Shallow water
  • Animals and pests
    • Snakes
  • Other warnings
    • Limbs may fall take care
  • Terrain hazards
    • Uneven ground

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.

Partial track closure - Besford Track, Alpine NP

A severely water damaged section of Besford Track, within the Alpine National Park north of Benambra, is closed to all vehicles. There is no through access for vehicles on Besford Track between the Benambra-Corryong Road and Deep Creek Track.

Temporary closure of damaged section - Davies Plain Track, Alpine National Park

A 2.3km section of Davies Plain Track, near Davies Plain Hut Camping Area within the Alpine National Park, is currently closed to all vehicles because of significant water damage and severe erosion, following recent flood and storm events in the area.  

As a result of the temporary closure, Davies Plain Track is not currently a thoroughfare for vehicles between Tom Groggin and Charlie Creek Camping Area. 

There is currently no vehicle access to Davies Plain Hut or the adjoining camping area, pending further assessments and subsequent repairs. Nearest camping areas accessible to suitable 4WD vehicles on Davies Plain Track are Charlie Creek Camping Area to the south; and Buckwong Creek Camping Area to the north (near Tom Groggin). 

Attachments: Section closed to vehicles_Davies Plain Track (251KB)

Planned aerial shooting operations targeting deer – Ingeegoodbee/Tingaringy areas

Parts of the Park will be closed during these dates while aerial shooting operations targeting deer are undertaken.
 
24-28 October 2022
28 November-2 December 2022
3-7 April 2023
 
See attached map for more details. 

Attachments: Alpine National Park_Ingeegoodbee Tingaringy aerial shooting information (449KB)

Planned Aerial shooting operations targeting deer - Dinner Plain Dargo High Plains area

Parts of the Park will be closed during these dates while aerial shooting operations targeting deer are undertaken.
 
14-17 November 2022
21-24 November 2022
8-11 May 2023
29 May-1 June 2023
5-8 June 2023
 
See attached map for details. 

Attachments: Dinner Plain_Dargo High Plains Aerial shooting information (517KB)

Planned aerial shooting operations targeting deer - Feathertop

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: Feathertop Aerial Shooting Information (603KB)

Bogong High Plains Road is closed due to landslip

Bogong High Plains Road is closed due to landslip - there is no access to Falls Creek Village and Bogong High Plains trailheads. This should be considered if you planning to walk from other areas of the park and your walk finishes in Falls Creek or the trailheads nearby. There is no access to the Bogong High Plains from Mt. Beauty. The landslide is situated above Bogong Village and is moving slowly due to unprecedented rain. It is estimated that this road will be closed until at least February. Guests with reservations for the horse yards across the High Plains can still access the High Plains via Omeo Highway.

Track closures due to flood impact

The following tracks are closed due to impact by storms and flood. Crews will assess and reopen when safe:The following tracks are closed due to impact by storms and flood. Crews will assess and reopen when safe:
  • Cobberas Track
  • Ingeegoodbee Track
  • Little Cobbler Track
  • McFarlines Flat Track

Mt Pinnibar Track - deteriorated condition

Mt Pinnibar Track between Walkers Road and Tom Groggin Track has deteriorated significantly following recent storm and flood events.
Visitors are advised to consider alternate routes until repairs can be carried out.

Planned aerial shooting operations targeting deer - Mount Bogong & Bogong High Plains

Parts of the Park will be closed during these dates while aerial shooting operations targeting deer are undertaken.
 
8-12 May 2023
29 May-2 June 2023
5-9 June 2023
 
Further details and maps will be provided in the month prior to operations commencing.


Planned aerial shooting operations targeting deer – Tom Groggin/Mt Pinnibar area

Parts of the Park will be closed during these dates while aerial shooting operations targeting deer are undertaken.
 
27 February – 3 March 2023
3 – 6 April 2023
 
See attached map for details. 

Attachments: Tom Groggin aerial shooting information (398KB)

Mt Selwyn Road closure

Mount Selwyn Road is closed between the intersections Five Ways and Canyon Road between 8th March 2023 to 21st April 2023 due to significant road works being undertaken on this section of road.

Alternate routes are Dingo Creek Tk - Great Diving Range Tk -Mt Selwyn Rd, Selwyn Creek Rd - Great Diving Range Tk - Mt Selwyn Rd or Selwyn Creek Rd - Tea Tree Range Rd - Mt Selwyn Rd or Walshs Tk - East Buffalo Rd - West Humffray Rd - Selwyn Tk.
 
In the interest of visitor safety, this road is closed between 8th March 2023 to 21st April 2023.

Attachments: Mt selwyn Rd closure (1,127KB)

Ground shooting operations targeting deer

Ground shooting operations targeting deer will be undertaken in these areas from December 2022 to December 2023. These parks will remain open to visitors during operations.
 
Alpine National Park (Bogong High Plains, Mount Bogong, Dinner Plain, Dargo High Plains, Foothills and Southern Alps)
Buchan Caves Reserve
Burrowa-Pine Mountain
Cape Conran Coastal Park
Cabbage Tree Creek Flora Reserve
Errinundra National Park
Lake Tyers State Park
Baw Baw National Park
Mount Buffalo National Park
Mount Mitta Mitta (Mittamatite) Regional Park
Mount Mitta Mitta Flora Reserve
Mount Lawson State Park
Mount Granya State Park
Mountain Creek Education Area
Pheasant Creek Flora Reserve
Wabba Wilderness Park
Wilsons Promontory National Park
 
For more information about deer control to protect biodiversity, please visit this link.

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