The Farmyard Camping Area (Cathedral Range State Park)

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The Farmyard Camping Area (Cathedral Range State Park)

Nestled between the peaks of North and South Jawbone, the Farmyard is a beautiful hike-in camping spot for walkers wishing to camp overnight on Cathedral Range. No fees or bookings are required. There are no toilets or other facilities. Fires are not permitted – please bring a portable gas stove or similar for cooking. No drinking water is available – please bring all the water you need with you.

Visitor Tips: Don’t forget to notify your loved ones of your trip intentions when undertaking overnight hikes. Phone signals are unreliable: hikers should consider carrying a radio or personal locator beacon. Download the Visitor Guide for more advice on safe and enjoyable walking in Cathedral Range State Park.

Reconsider spending the night here on days of higher fire danger or when storms or high winds are forecast.

Cathedral Range State Park is in the Central fire district. Bushfire safety is a personal responsibility. Anyone entering the park during the bushfire season needs to stay aware of forecast weather conditions. Check the Fire Danger Rating and for days of Total Fire Ban at emergency.vic.gov.au www.emergency.vic.gov.au, on the Vic Emergency App or call the Vic Emergency Hotline 1800 226 226.

On Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating days this park will be closed for public safety. Do not enter the Park. If you are already in the Park, leave the night before or as early as possible in the morning. No fires may be lit on Total Fire Ban days.

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The Farmyard Camping Area (Cathedral Range State Park)

Need to know

The Farmyard Camping Area (Cathedral Range State Park)

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

  • No firearms allowed
  • No dogs allowed
  • No fires permitted

Warnings

  • Other warnings
    • Limbs may fall take care
  • Terrain hazards
    • Unstable cliffs
    • Uneven ground
    • Slippery rocks

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.

Upcoming roadworks and road closures - Cathedral Range State Park

Weekday roadworks will be happening  in Cathedral Range State Park between June and July - 
  • Little River Road will remain open during weekday roadworks, with traffic management in place - please expect delays.
  • Cerberus Road will be fully closed to all users during weekday roadworks, including being closed to walkers. There will be no access via Cerberus Road to Jawbone Carpark, and there will be no access via Cerberus Road to Sugarloaf Saddle Carpark. Walkers will need to change their plans during the weekday closures to avoid routes that use Cerberus Road. Dates of this full closure will be published here once dates are known (subject to weather).
  • Remaining campground availability has been restricted for weekdays during the last three weeks of June, to reduce impacts on campers. This campground availability will be re-released should dates for roadworks change. This will be published here once dates are known (subject to weather).

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