Remote Hike-In camping

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    Remote hike-in camping

    Mount McLeod and Rocky Creek Camping Areas provide a remote hike-in camping experience in Mount Buffalo National Park. Advanced bookings and payment are required.

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    Mount McLeod Hike-in Camping Area
    This camping area is accessible along Mt McLeod track, located approximately 8km from the Reservoir Picnic area.

    The campground offers five unpowered campsites and a pit toilet. Each campsite accommodates a maximum of two people (children are charged as adults). Fires are prohibited, use fuel stoves only.

    Water is seasonally available from where the road crosses a creek, approximately 100m southwest of the campsite. Hikers are advised to carry sufficient water supplies for the duration of their stay.

    Rocky Creek Hike-in Camping Area
    This camping area is accessible along Rocky Creek track, located approximately 6.5 km from the Reservoir Picnic Area.

    The campground offers five unpowered campsites and a pit toilet. Each campsite accommodates a maximum of two people (children are charged as adults). Fires are prohibited, use fuel stoves only.

    Water is available from the nearby creek.

     

    Rocky Creek and Mount McLeod Hike-in Camping Areas are open during winter but the walk into the campsites is longer because the Reservoir Road closes. Therefore, campers need to be well prepared for Alpine areas and prepared for a long walk/ski.  

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    Download the Mount Buffalo National Park visitor guide for more information about the park and the plethora of experiences to be had within its borders. 

    Camping & accommodation

    Mount McLeod Camping Area provides a remote, hike in camping experience. It is accessible along Mt Mcleod track, located approximately 8km from the Reservoir Picnic area.

    Rocky Creek Camping Area provides a remote, hike-in camping experience. It is accessible along Rocky Creek track, located approximately 6.5 km from the Reservoir Picnic Area.

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    Need to know

    Remote hike-in camping

    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.

    • Mount Buffalo National Park

      Planned Aerial shooting operations - Mount Buffalo NP

      Parts of this Park will be closed from Monday 28th March – Friday 1st April and Monday 4th – Friday 8th April, Monday 23rd – Friday 27th May 2022.

      See attached map for details. 

      Attachments: Mt Buffalo NP aerial shooting information (630KB)

      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.

    • Notices Affecting Multiple Parks

      Deer Control (ground shooting) operation underway

      Deer control is being undertaken in this park from October 2021 to June 2022. Some localised access restrictions may apply. Find out more about this program. 

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