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Camping in Little Desert National Park
Camp beside the Wimmera River fringed with River Red Gums, or hike the rolling dunes of the desert. Open spaces and peaceful campgrounds make this park a natural treasure.
Camping is available at Ackle Bend, Horseshoe Bend and Kiata campgrounds and at Broughtons Waterhole, Mallee Walkers Camp and Yellow Gum Walkers Camp.
Advanced bookings and payment are required year-round at Ackle Bend and Horseshoe Bend camping areas.
The campgrounds all have toilets, fireplaces and tables, apart from Broughtons Waterhole, which does not have toilets.
There is no drinking water available, please bring your own. Limited non-potable water may be available from rainwater tanks at campgrounds and walker’s camps.
Bush camping away from the park campgrounds is permitted in the central and western blocks of the desert.
Things to do in the area
4WD
Enjoy a range of short and long 4WD trips in Victoria's parks. From the desert or mountains, to the rainforest or snow, 4WD tracks cater for all levels of skill and expertise.
Bird watching
From bushland to wetlands and everything in between, parks provide habitat to an abundance of common and rare bird species. Go for a wander and see how many you can spot.
Stargazing
Escape the city lights to remote nature locations to see the spectacular starry southern night sky.
How to get there
Camping in Little Desert National Park
The park is 375km west of Melbourne, between the Wimmera River and the South Australian border. A number of sealed roads lead to the park from the Western Hwy and a gravel road leads from Dimboola to the eastern part of the park. Once you leave the bitumen, most tracks are very sandy and are suitable for experienced drivers of four wheel drive vehicles only (not suitable for all-wheel drive vehicles).
Sites
When you're there
Download the Little Desert National Park visitor guide for more information about the park and the plethora of experiences to be had within its borders.
Need to know
Camping in Little Desert National Park
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.
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Little Desert National Park
Planned Burn
TEMPORARY CLOSURE NOTIFICATION –Little Desert National Park–Planned burning operations are scheduled in this park which will result in the closure of the East West Track betweenEdenhope kaniva Road and Jacobs Track. from the time a burn is approved for ignition until the area is declared safe.For more information see attached map or call the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226 or visit https://plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.auFor more information on closures within Grampians National Park visit our change of conditions page https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/grampians-national-park or contact 13 1963Planned Burn
TEMPORARY CLOSURE NOTIFICATION –Little Desert National Park–Planned burning operations are scheduled in this park which will result in the closure of the McDonalds Hwy betweenNhill Harrow Road and Brooks Track. Other tracks or intersection that maybe impacted are Stans Camp and McDonalds Hwy, Old Nhill Road and McDonalds Hwy. from the time a burn is approved for ignition until the area is declared safe.For more information see attached map or call the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226 or visit https://plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.auFor more information on closures within Grampians National Park visit our change of conditions page https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/grampians-national-park or contact 13 1963Planned Burn
TEMPORARY CLOSURE NOTIFICATION –Little Desert National Park–Planned burning operations are scheduled in this park which will result in the closure of the East West Track betweenEdenhope kaniva Road and Jacobs Track. from the time a burn is approved for ignition until the area is declared safe.For more information see attached map or call the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226 or visit https://plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.auFor more information on closures within Grampians National Park visit our change of conditions page https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/grampians-national-park or contact 13 1963 -
Notices Affecting Multiple Parks
Seasonal road closures 2022
Some roads in this park are subject to seasonal road closures. Seasonal road closures generally operate from after the long weekend in June through to the end of October, but may be extended due to seasonal conditions. Visit the seasonal road closures page for maps and more information.
