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The Forest Camp

Victorian High Country
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingBBQNo PetsCaravansTent SiteToilets

About this campsite

Free riverside camping at The Forest Camp along Victoria's Murray River, with caravan and tent sites, toilets, BBQ facilities and campfires allowed.

The Forest Camp is a Parks Victoria-managed campground in the Murray River region suitable for caravans and tent camping. The site provides basic facilities including toilets and designated barbecue areas, with campfires permitted. Positioned within the river red gum forests characteristic of this part of Victoria's Murray corridor, the campground offers access to the waterway and surrounding bushland. As a free camping area, it attracts visitors seeking straightforward riverside camping without powered sites or advanced amenities. The location provides opportunities for fishing, water-based activities and exploring the natural environment of the Murray River system.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Tent Site
Free Camping

Facilities

Picnic Tables
Shade
BBQ

Rules & Accessibility

No Pets

Other Features

Lookout
Walking

Location

Common questions about The Forest Camp

Is The Forest Camp free to camp at?

Yes. The Forest Camp in VIC is a free camp, so there is no nightly fee to stay. There is no booking system for it, so plan on first in, best dressed, especially on long weekends. Facilities on site: picnic tables, lookout, shade and bbq.

What facilities does The Forest Camp have?

The Forest Camp has picnic tables, lookout, shade, bbq, walking and no pets. That is the short list; 10 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.

Are dogs allowed at The Forest Camp?

The record for The Forest Camp lists "No Pets", so dogs are welcome here. National parks and conservation areas nearby often take a different view, so check the rules for any day trips you have planned. Keep them on a lead around other campers and clean up after them, and nobody has a problem with it.

Can you book The Forest Camp online?

We hold no online booking link for The Forest Camp, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is The Forest Camp?

The Forest Camp sits in VIC. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at The Forest Camp

Facilities recorded for The Forest Camp
FacilityOn site
Picnic TablesYes
LookoutYes
ShadeYes
BBQYes
WalkingYes
No PetsYes
CaravansYes
Tent SiteYes
ToiletsYes
Free CampingYes

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