Mugwamp Hut Camping and Picnic Area (Mount Buangor National Park, MT COLE/BEERIPMO STATE FOREST)

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Mugwamp Hut Camping and Picnic Area (Mount Buangor National Park, MT COLE/BEERIPMO STATE FOREST)

Nestled among tall eucalypts in Mount Buangor National Park, Mugwamp Hut Camping and Picnic Area offers a quiet bush camping experience with a rich connection to the area's timber industry history. The small grassy clearing provides a peaceful setting for camping, picnicking and relaxing in nature.

Originally built as a shelter for forest workers in the 1890s, Mugwamp Hut is the last remaining timber workers' hut in the Mount Cole area and an important reminder of the region's forestry heritage. The site also provides access to sections of the Beeripmo Walk and shorter day walks within the park, making it a popular stop for visitors seeking both history and outdoor adventure.

Facilities include toilets, picnic tables and fireplaces. The campground is unpowered and suitable for walk-in, tent-based camping. Dogs on lead are permitted during the day between sunrise and sunset. Camping with dogs is not permitted. No bookings or fees apply. Drinking water is not available, so bring all the water you need for your visit. There are no rubbish bins, so please take all rubbish home. Campfires are permitted in the fireplaces provided if it is not a Total Fire Ban day.

Mugwamp Hut Camping and Picnic Area is in the South West Fire District. Bushfire safety is a personal responsibility. For up to date information on bushfires in Victoria call the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226, download the VicEmergency app, visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au or tune into a local radio station. Check the forecast fire danger before leaving home. Consider not visiting forest or bushland on stormy days or days of high bushfire risk.

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Mugwamp Hut Camping and Picnic Area (Mount Buangor National Park, MT COLE/BEERIPMO STATE FOREST)

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Mugwamp Hut Camping and Picnic Area (Mount Buangor National Park, MT COLE/BEERIPMO STATE FOREST)

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash

Restrictions

  • No bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, in-line roller blades, coasters or scooters on walking tracks
  • No motorised vehicles, including electric bikes or scooters allowed on management vehicle only paths, tracks or roads
  • No firearms allowed
  • No prospecting or fossicking

Warnings

  • Animals and pests
    • Snakes
  • Other warnings
    • Limbs may fall take care
    • Trees may fall take care

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.
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