Camp Sites in Victoria

Keen for one of the most comprehensive places online for places to camp in Victoria? This is it, and its taken months of research and dedication.

If you’ve been following us for a while, you’ll know we’re on a mission to explore the best camp sites in Australia.

We’ve got a mega post of Camp Sites in Western Australia, and one that we’ve just finished for Camp Sites in South Australia, and now we’re onto our third state, and this is now a huge post covering all of the amazing Camp Sites in Victoria that we’ve found.

If we stay at anything that really isn’t worth reviewing then it doesn’t make the list here, but in general this will cover a massive range of camp sites. We prefer free or low costs, away from towns and the business of life. Water is a huge bonus (lakes, creeks, rivers or the beach), and anything picturesque kicks huge goals for us.

So, lets kick it off, starting from the South Australian border and working our way across towards Melbourne, and beyond.

If you prefer to see this on a map, then you can see our full lap map below: 

Best and free camping in Victoria

Best Camping in Victoria

Victoria blew us away with stunning, quiet camp sites one after another. We spent a number of months in Victoria, and here’s our list of 16 of the best camping in Victoria options. These are some of our favourites in the country, and that’s no small feat!

Our amazing camp site at Grannys Flat

Free Camping in Victoria

To kick it off, we’re starting with some truly epic free camping in Victoria, and we managed to find a huge number of fantastic places. Victoria so far takes the cake for the best, free camps in the country, and its not hard to see why.

Free camping in the High Country

Camp Sites in Victoria

Fort O’Hare

Our first night in Victoria was spent at a free camp in Dartmoor, which set the bar really high for Victorian camping options. This is a green, shady spot on the edge of a quiet town and we were really grateful to spend a night here.

Fort O'hare camping in Victoria

McLennans Punt

Our next spot lies in the Lower Glenelg National Park, and was nothing short of magic. The Glenelg River is literally 5 metres from your camp ground, and its stunning on a calm morning. We saw a heap of great bird life here and would love to go back.

McLennans Punt Camping

Lake Mombeong

We like being surprised by camp sites, and Lake Mombeong did exactly that. Located not far from the coastline, this lake is actually crystal clear, and was a great place to snorkel around. The camp ground is nothing amazing, but its got flushing toilets and we really enjoyed this spot.

Stand up paddle boarding at Lake Mombeong

Sawpit Free Campground

If you want a free camp not too far from Portland, Sawpit is it. Located on Mount Clay, this beautiful picnic and camping area is surrounded by big trees and offers a shady, picturesque camp ground for a grand total of zero dollars per night.

Camped at Sawpit Free Camp

Annya Campground

On our way to the Grampians, we called in at Annya Campground and spent two nights there. This is a beautiful, grassy camp ground with great views and in many ways its even better than Sawpit Free Campground.

Annya Campground

Glendinning

The Rocklands Reservoir is a stunning part of the world, and you can camp for free metres away from the water at Glendinning. We spent two amazing nights here, and thought it was absolutely fantastic.

Our magic spot at Glendinning

Grampians Camping

Smiths Mill Campground

If you want easy access to the beautiful Mackenzie falls, along with heaps of wildlife you won’t go wrong with Smiths Mill Campground. This is a national parks campground, and after spending 3 nights here we rated it pretty highly.

Smiths Mill Campground in Victoria

Halls Gap Lakeside Tourist Park

Caravan Parks are not the place you’ll usually find us, but our stay at Halls Gap Lakeside Tourist Park was nothing short of phenomenal. They’ve got an incredible balance, with amenities that step it up to a whole new world, and its a magic place to be.

Our camp site at Halls Gap Tourist Park

Plantation Campground

There’s nothing better than a free camp, and when its only 15 minutes out of Halls Gap with plenty of shade, and lots of choice for where you camp you can’t go wrong. Plantation Campground is hugely popular, and for good reason!

Our camp site at the Plantation Campground

Boreang Campground

If you want a much quieter campground in the Grampians, Boreang is a great one to check out. Despite being 2WD and caravan accessible, this part of the Grampians is much less travelled, but still has some great places to see nearby.

Boreang Campground prices

Hawkesdale Golf Club Camp

On our way back down from the Grampians, we spent a night at a great camp site in Hawkesdale, on the Golf Club property with sheep everywhere, and plenty of privacy. It will cost you a huge $5, making it one of the best options on your way down.

Hawkesdale Golf Club from a distance

Victorian Coast Camping

Surfside Holiday Park in Warnambool

Despite having no intention to stay in a Caravan Park in Warnambool, the playground and coastline won me over, and we had a great night at Surfside Holiday Park. It’s a brilliant location, but they certainly know how to pack people in. You can read our unbiased review here.

Tight spots at Surfside Park

Princetown Recreation Camping

The Great Ocean Road camping options are often really expensive, and finding the Princetown Recreation Ground was perfect. It’s basically a big, informal caravan park that’s only a short drive from the hugely popular twelve apostles, and we really liked it here.

Princetown Recreation Grounds

Johanna Beach Campground

The national park campgrounds along the Great Ocean Road are all fantastic, and we had a brilliant night at Johanna Beach, with the rugged coastline a sight to behold. The pricing is great, the sites are grassy and its a really good place to kick back for a bit

Johanna Beach Campground

Blanket Bay

If you are looking for a more ‘remote’ camp ground not far off the Great Ocean Road, Blanket Bay on Cape Otway is stunning. It’s not suitable for caravans, but you camp right next to a beautiful beach and bay, and we really rated it as a place to check out.

Blanket Bay Camping

Jamieson Creek Campground

Our favourite campground on the Great Ocean Road was Jamieson Creek, and you couldn’t get closer to the actual road itself if you tried. This beautiful bush campground is literally right on top of the Great Ocean Road, and not too far from plenty of beautiful attractions, and its super cheap.

Camped at Jamieson Creek Campground

Aire River West Campground

Doing our best to avoid the caravan parks along the Great Ocean Road, we spent a night at Aire River West right near the river, and had a great time. This is easily accessible, picturesque and the river is a great addition.

Aire River West Campground

Inland of the Great Ocean Road

Aire Crossing Campground

The Great Ocean Road has a fantastic reputation and is nothing short of beautiful, but inland there are some camp sites that are easily as good, and Aire Crossing is a tiny, free camping spot that suits small setups, with incredible rainforest views and a tiny walk to a beautiful river.

Our campsite at Aire Crossing

Beauchamp Falls Campground

Our next, amazing campground inland of the Great Ocean Road was at the stunning Beauchamp Falls Campground, which has brilliant views, and you can walk from camp to the amazing waterfall. This is a really good campground, and it costs you absolutely nothing.

Amazing views at Beauchamp Falls Campground

Meredith Park on Lake Colac

Heading north from the Great Ocean Road, we spent a few nights at a nice free camp on the edge of Lake Colac, where we were able to stock up and avoid the hordes of people on the weekend. 

Camped at Lake Colac

Lake Elizabeth Campground

We were recommended Lake Elizabeth Campground by a number of locals, and when we arrived its not hard to see why. The campground itself is beautiful, and you can walk to Lake Elizabeth which is truly stunning, and is home to a large number of platypus!

Lake Elizabeth Campground

Hammonds Road North Campground

If you want a free, beautiful campground not too far from Aireys Inlet and the Great Ocean Road, Hammonds Road North is a winner every day of the week. Its picturesque, easy to get to, doesn’t require booking and we really enjoyed 3 nights here.

Hammonds Road North Campground

Inland of Melbourne

Fridays Campground in the Brisbane Ranges

After a big day around Torquay and Geelong, we were keen to head out to the bush again, and spent a night at Fridays Campground. This isn’t anything incredibly amazing, but its a nice bush camp that you can book in advance, and we liked it.

Fridays Campground in the Brisbane Ranges

Amblers Crossing Campground

Perhaps our best campground in Victoria thus far, Amblers Crossing in the Lerderderg State Park was absolutely fantastic, and we spent two amazing nights relaxing in complete and utter peace and quiet. This requires a 4WD, and is one of the harder camp sites to get to, but you are greatly rewarded for your efforts.

Unreal camping at Amblers Crossing Campground

Cobaw State Forest Camping

Cobaw State Forest has a reputation for hard 4WD tracks, and its also got some fantastic free camping. We made use of both, and stayed in the main campground, explored some of the 4WD tracks and planned our next move in Victoria. It’s a great place to spend a night or two, especially if you are into motorbike riding, or 4WDing.

Camped at Cobaw State Forest

Lakeside Campground at Lake Eildon

Lake Eildon is a truly magic place not far from Melbourne, and we spent two nights camping at the biggest Parks Victoria campground; Lakeside Campground. This has hot showers and flushing toilets, and whilst we have had better campgrounds, the lake is magic, and its a great spot to head to.

Nice site at Lakeside

Cooks Mill Campground

In the Cathedral Ranges is a popular campground next to a beautiful little creek. We spent a night here on our way to the Victorian High Country, and really enjoyed it. In terms of camping near Melbourne its a pretty good option, but arrive early if you want a good site!

Cooks Mill Campground

Lake Mountain Camping

We’ve camped in some random places over the years, and now we can add the car park of a big, beautiful Alpine Resort. Lake Mountain is the closest alpine resort to Melbourne, and they let you camp, for free in their car park with access to hot showers and flushing toilets! Find out more here.

Camped at Lake Mountain Resort

Big River State Forest Camping

The sheer number of free camps in Victoria has left us absolutely staggered, and places like Big River State Forest are a prime example of this. There are a huge number of great campgrounds here, with some a stones throw away from crystal clear creeks. We spent a night at Fishbone Flat, and checked out a number of the other campgrounds.

Fishbone Flat views

Jack Scotts Campground

Just out of the incredible Woods Point lies a number of great camp sites, with Jack Scotts being our choice for 3 nights. It’s big, flat, has plenty of shade and has a beautiful creek meandering through it.

Our camp site at Jack Scotts

Comet Flat Campground

On the other side of Woods Point lies a 4WD accessible campground that is nothing short of beautiful. You can camp metres away from a beautiful stream, with no phone reception, and hardly anyone around and it will cost you absolutely nothing.

Great camping at Comet Flat

Meringtons Campground

On our way down to Walhalla we spent a night at Meringtons Campground, and really rated it. The campground is the perfect base to do a heap of 4WD tracks in the area, and its really well set up, and very picturesque.

Meringtons Campground

Coopers Creek Campground

One of our favourite camp sites so far was Coopers Creek, with its truly magnificent views, amazing water, great 4WD tracks and incredibly easy access. We’d highly recommend a stay here, when its not busy.

Coopers Creek Campground number 1

Bruntons Bridge Campground

The State Forests in Victoria are nothing short of sensational, and Bruntons Bridge is a brilliant camp site. It’s further away from Walhalla than Coopers Creek, and easily as picturesque if you get a good site. We really liked this place.

Bruntons Bridge Camping

Glengarry Pub Camping

After a big day stocking up in town, we were super glad to be able to spend a night behind the Glengarry Pub for free, and have a nice meal, to support their endeavours.

Lots of room to camp

Paradise Valley Camping

Some places in the Victorian High Country have massive reputations, and Paradise Valley is one of them. We spent a night here to see if its really worthy of the reputation, and substantial cost. Want to know if it is? Check this out.

Paradise Valley Campground

Licola Free Camping

Before heading towards Jamieson, we spent a couple of nights free camping near Licola, where there are more 4WD tracks and camp sites than you can poke a stick at. Some of them are really nice, and there’s lots to choose from.

Pardalote Campground

Grannys Flat Campground

The camp sites in the High Country just got better and better, and Grannys Flat rated as one of the best camp sites we went to. Camping on green grass, perched right next to a beautiful river, with insane views makes so much of our camping done elsewhere pale into insignificance.

Our amazing camp site at Grannys Flat

Frys Flat Campground

Instead of staying at Sheepyard Flats, we decided to go to Frys Flat, which proved to be a really good move. We jagged the most amazing camp site, and completely and utterly fell in love with Frys Flat Campground

Frys Flat Campground is beautiful

Mt Buller Camping

After deciding to check Mt Buller out, we were looking for camping options nearby, and stumbled across a great camp site that was very central.

Mt Buller Camping

Craigs Hut

If there’s an iconic destination in the High Country, its Craigs Hut. Whilst you can’t camp in the hut itself, you can camp down the road a few hundred metres, and if you want to know more we cover it here.

Craigs Hut is a special place

Razorback Hut

There’s a lot of huts in the Victorian High Country, and you can camp just near this one, which is easy to access, and pretty stunning.

Razorback Hut in the High Country

Lovicks Hut

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Bluffs and Lovicks Hut, and if you’re prepared for cold weather its a great place to camp.

Lovicks Hut Camping

Snowy River Free Camping

The Snowy River is a pretty magic part of Victoria, and there’s a lot of free camps that you can stay at, not far off the main highway.

Free camping on the stunning Snowy River

Woods Point Campground

The best camp sites take a bit of a drive to get to, and Woods Point is no different. This is a truly epic camp site that costs you nothing, on the Snowy River.

Woods Point is an unbelievable camp site

Bear Gully Campground

Wilsons Prom gets all of the attention, but there’s a quiet campground not far away that’s pretty decent too; Bear Gully.

Sunset at Bear Gully

McGaurans Beach

If you’re chasing free beach camping behind a dune, on grass, McGaurans Beach is a very popular option, and when you see the fish caught here, its not hard to see why.

Beach camping with views

Meeniyan Reserve

Small country towns often have fantastic camping options, and the Meeniyan Reserve is a brilliant place to pull into, within walking distance of the great town and lots more.

Meeniyan Reserve Camping

The Quarry Reserve

We love supporting small towns, and Briagalong has a brilliant low cost camp site called the Quarry, that surprised us with how decent it is.

Stunning views at the Quarry Campground

Italian Flats

If you want to free camp not far away from the Dargo Hotel, right on the Dargo River with great views, Italian Flats is a pretty decent option!

Italian Flats camping views

Hinnomunjie Bridge

A popular free camp not far out of Omeo is the Hinnomunjie Bridge, and we spent a night here, and thought it was pretty decent!

Big camping area at Hinnomunjie Bridge

Talbotville

There’s a lot of 4WD tracks in the Victorian High Country, and if you want a great base to do some of them, Talbotville is worth a look. We camped just up from here, in a truly epic camp.

Kicking back at camp near Talbotville

Devils Hollow

One of our favourite camp sites in Victoria so far is Devils Hollow, at 1520 metres high with astounding views and in close proximity to Blue Range Rag 4WD Track.

Devils Hollow at Sunset

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