Jimmy Creek Campground

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    Jimmy Creek Campground

    Jimmy Creek Campground sits in the surrounds of native bushland, adjacent to the gentle-flowing Wannon River. Set up your caravan or pitch a tent as friendly kangaroos watch on and get ready to explore the best of the Grampians.
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    Located halfway between Halls Gap and Dunkeld, Jimmy Creek Campground is perfect for exploring the southern and eastern Grampians.

    Follow the Teddy Bear Gap Loop Walk from camp and meander through tall manna gum and black wattle forest before reaching a rocky outcrop with views over the Serra Range. At dusk and dawn, enjoy the company of kangaroos and wallabies as they visit Jimmy Creek Campground at dusk and dawn to feed.

    Things to do

     
    A couple in their thirties take in the view along Dead Timber Track.

    Hiking and bushwalking

    Witness breathtaking natural scenery at some of Victoria’s most iconic places when you lace up your boots and take to a hiking trail.
    Three friends take a break from their walk to take a photo of a Kangaroo who is equally watching them.

    Wildlife viewing

    Get up close and personal with some of Australia's shy native wildlife or look up to spot tree-dwelling mammals and flocks of colourful birds,
    A group of three friends walk through the rocky ravines of the Northern Grampians.

    Grampians Peaks Trail

    The Grampians Peaks Trail is one of the Walk Victoria’s Icons long distance trails. The first section is now complete and offers a 36km, three day/two night circuit walk departing from Halls Gap.
    Four people gather around a campfire in front of Brambuk The National Park and Cultural Centre

    Brambuk the National Park and Culture Centre

    Brambuk is about bringing life to the history and culture of the Jardwadjali and Djab Wurrung and aboriginal communities of south-western Victoria.Ownership of Brambuk is shared between five Aboriginal communities with historic links to the Gariwerd-Grampians ranges and the surrounding plains

    How to get there

    Jimmy Creek Campground

    Jimmy Creek Campground is located halfway between Halls Gap and Dunkeld, along Grampians Road. The easiest way to access Jimmy Creek Campground from Melbourne is by following the Western Freeway from Melbourne to Ararat. At Ararat, turn onto the Pyrenees Highway and follow signs towards the Grampians National Park.
    Jimmy Creek Campground

    Sites

    Caravan
    Camper Trailer
    Campervan
    Tent

    When you're there

    Jimmy Creek Campground contains 13 campsites suitable for tent-based camping, 4 drive-in sites suitable for caravans and campervans, and 4 drive-in sites suitable for camper-trailers, caravans and campervans. Each site at Jimmy Creek Campground accommodates a maximum of 6 people and all campsites are unpowered.

    Download the Grampians National Park visitor guide to get the most out of your park visit.

    Camping & accommodation

    Jimmy Creek Campground sits in the surrounds of native bushland, adjacent to the gentle-flowing Wannon River. Set up your caravan or pitch a tent as friendly kangaroos watch on and get ready to explore the best of the Grampians.
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    Need to know

    Jimmy Creek Campground

    Accessibility

    Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state.

    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.

    • Stony Creek Group Camping Area (Grampians National Park)

      Temporary Relocation of Stony Creek Group Camping Area

      Due to Grampians Peaks Trail upgrade works, Stony Creek Group Camping Area (Campground) has been temporarily relocated approximately 1.5 km to the east along Stony Creek Road.

      Toilets and signage have been moved to this location.

      This arrangement will remain in place until mid-2020.

      All campers are required to stay at the new location. Camping is not permitted without a permit. 

      Attachments: Stony Creek Group Camping Area Temporary Relocation Map (269KB)

    • Notices Affecting Multiple Parks

      Campground closure

      As directed by the Chief Health Officer all campsites, camping grounds and caravan parks closed from midnight 25 March 2020.
      People can continue to live on a closed caravan park or camping ground if it is registered as their primary place of residence or if they are staying in caravan parks as interim accommodation where their primary residence is not available. For further information go to parks.vic.gov.au/COVID19

    • Grampians National Park

      National Park Access Update - 02/03/2020

      Download the latest National Park Access Update to find out what areas of the park have access issues.

      Attachments: Grampians Access Update 2nd March 2020 (248KB)

      Road Report - 19/03/2020

      Download the latest Grampians National Park Road Report to find out what roads and four wheel drive tracks are open and closed.

      Attachments: Grampians NP Road Report - 19th March 2020 (242KB)

      Grampians Road Report Update

      Road access update as of 25.03.2020

      Attachments: Copy of Grampians NP Road Report - 25th March 2020 (256KB)

      Grampians Road Report Update

      Road access update as of 25.03.2020

      Attachments: Copy of Grampians NP Road Report - 25th March 2020 (256KB)

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