Jimmy Creek Campground

Jimmy Creek Campground

Jimmy Creek Campground

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.

    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.

    The campground is 2WD accessible and amenities include shared pit-toilets and a cold water shower. There are shared fireplaces with barbecue hot plates and communal picnic tables throughout the campground. Bring your own firewood with you — firewood collection in the park is prohibited.

    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.
    A couple looks on at a Wombat on Wilsons Promontory National Park,

    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,
    Two friends walk along the track south of Redmans Bluff with views of the Serra Range in the background on central section 3 of the GPT

    Grampians Peaks Trail

    The Grampians Peaks Trail (160km) is a world-class 13-day hiking experience from Mt Zero in the north, through Halls Gap and finishing at Dunkeld. It can also be completed in shorter sections.

    Brambuk The National Park and Culture Centre

    Brambuk The National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap began with the building of the Brambuk Cultural Centre in 1989 to acknowledge, protect and share the cultures of the Jadawadjali and Djab Wurrung Peoples.

    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

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    When you're there

    Jimmy Creek Campground is located next to a trailhead of the Grampians Peaks Trail, and is a great base to explore the Southern and Eastern Grampians. Download the Grampians National Park Visitor Guide to get the most out of your park visit.

    Need to know

    Jimmy Creek Campground

    Safety tips for a great visit

    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.

    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.

    Bushfire awareness

    Jimmy Creek Campground in the Grampians National Park is in the South West 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, on the Vic Emergency App or call the Vic Emergency Hotline 1800 226 226.

    No fires may be lit on Total Fire Ban days. On Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating days this park will be closed for public safety. Closure signs will be erected but do not expect an official warning.

    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.

    • Grampians National Park

      Grampians Gariwerd National Park Update 1.12.2022

      Grampians Gariwerd National Park has been affected by heavy rainfall and flash flooding in the past month. Multiple roads and visitor sites are temporarily closed until floodwaters recede and sites can be assessed as safe. Visitor movement around the National Park is restricted due to road closures. Tree-fall may be an ongoing issue with wet soils and strong winds.
       
      Major Road Closures (due to flood water or damaged crossings)

      • Mt Victory Road is open. For more information, visit regionalroads.vic.gov.au and search ‘Mt Victory Road Halls Gap’, call 133 788 
      -          Glenelg River Road is closed in sections
      -          Lodge Road is closed
      -          Rose creek road is closed
      -          Multiple other roads and tracks in the north end of Victoria Valley
      -          Mitchell Road – closed
      -          Serra road – closed
      -          Glenelg river road south – open
      -          Mt Difficult road is open – 4WD only
      **See latest road report for full road and track details at the bottom of this page

      Key Visitor Sites impacted by walking track closure

      • Mackenzie Falls: Access to the Eastern Rock Shelf (across the steppingstones) at Mackenzie Falls is not open. Visitors can still access the walking track through to Fish Falls and Zumsteins
      • The Silverband Falls temporary closure is still in place due to flood damage. Visitors can access Clematis Falls and the Venus Baths loop as an alternative.
       
      Current Campground closures due to closed roads
       
      -          Boreang Campground is closed
      -          Kalymna Campground is closed
       
      Grampians Peaks Trail
      Flash flooding has impacted many creek crossings, some are currently impassable, many have fast flowing water and deep channels. Some roads are temporarily closed surrounding the trail, so support services are not available in some areas. Weather conditions remain wet with strong winds.
       
      Grampians Peaks Trail sites impacted by closures:

      Temporary section closure of Grampians Peaks Trail – Base of Mt Sturgeon through to Dunkeld (Section S4) Recent heavy rains have caused flash flood impacts in areas of Grampians Gariwerd National Park. The section of Grampians Peaks Trail from the base of Mt Sturgeon through to Dunkeld is impassable. Hikers can still access Mt Sturgeon. Hikers are rerouted into Dunkeld from Emergency Marker GNP244, heading north to the Mt Sturgeon car park. Hikers will then walk south into Dunkeld on the eastern side of Victoria Valley Road. Signage has been installed to guide hikers. This is a temporary rerouting and will be reassessed when water levels drop.
       
      Griffin Trail Head is Four-Wheel Drive access only 
       
      For park information, visitors can contact 13 1963 or they can visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap.
       

      Attachments: Grampians NP Road Report 01.12.2022 (165KB)

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