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Smiths Mill Campground
There are 28 sites suitable for tent-based camping with adjacent vehicle parking and five drive-in sites suitable for camper-trailers, caravans and campervans. Each site at Smiths Mill Campground accommodates a maximum of 6 people. Sites are unpowered.
There are non-flush toilets, a bush shower, and shared fire pits available.
Popular nearby sights include Mackenzie Falls, Boroka Lookout, Reeds Lookout and Zumsteins Picnic Area.
Things to do
MacKenzie Falls
Zumsteins Historic Area
Boroka Lookout
Brambuk The National Park and Culture Centre
How to get there
Smiths Mill Campground
Sites
When you're there
There is no supplied drinking water — limited non-potable water may be available from a seasonal rainwater tank and a river-fed campground taps. Bring your own firewood and keep fires in designated fireplaces.
Download the Grampians National Park visitor guide to get the most out of your park visit.
Need to know
Smiths Mill 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
Smiths Mill Campground in the Grampians National Park is in the Wimmera 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.
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Grampians National Park
Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park Update 24.1.2023
Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park was impacted by heavy rainfall and flash flooding during spring and early summer 2022. Multiple roads and some visitor sites are temporarily closed for assessment and repair works. The movement of visitors in these parts of the National Park is restricted.Major Road closures
Mt Victory Road is open.For more information, visit regionalroads.vic.gov.au and search ‘Mt Victory Road Halls Gap’, call 133 788.Redman Road is now open. Further road works are taking place from Monday 23/1/23. Travel with caution.Lodge Road is partly closed (Syphon Rd to Asses Ears Road and Rose Creek Rd to Glenelg River Rd sections are closed).
Multiple other roads and tracks in the north end of Victoria Valley.Mitchell Road is closed
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 closures
Mackenzie Falls: Access to the Eastern Rock Shelf (across the stepping-stones) 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 alternative walks.Current Campground closures due to closed roads
Kalymna Campground is closed
Grampians Peaks Trail
Grampians Peaks Trail sites impacted by closures
Griffin Trail Head is Four-Wheel Drive access only
For park information, visitors can contact 13 1963 or visit the Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap.Attachments: Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park Road Report 24.01.2023_V1 (183KB)