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82 Bend Camping Area 1 (GUNBOWER STATE FOREST, Gunbower National Park)
Enjoy swimming or fishing in the Murray River or relax among the River Red Gums at 82 Bend Camping Area. Bring a picnic or barbecue, or spend the night immersed in nature. No fees or bookings apply. This is a dispersed bush camping area with no facilities. Campers must be self-sufficient. Access is via unsealed roads suitable for 2WD vehicles in dry weather only. A 4WD vehicle is recommended. This dispersed camping area can accommodate tents, caravans and motor homes.
Visitor Tips: Do not park, camp or rest under or near large trees, like River Red Gums. Whole trees and branches may fall at any time without warning and swing away from the tree.
Rivers may have fast currents, low visibility, underwater objects, shallow areas, unstable banks, drop offs and deep holes. Do not dive or jump in. Always actively supervise children in or near water.
Fishing and boating in the Murray River must comply with NSW regulations. Victorian regulations apply to all other waterways in the park.
Please practice minimal impact camping and take all camping gear and rubbish away when you leave. Campsites must be at least 20m from the riverbank. Digging steps into riverbanks is illegal and can cause erosion and landslides.
River water is not suitable for consumption.
Campfires are permitted if it is not a Total Fire Ban day, and: a 3 metre area around the fire is cleared of anything flammable; at least 10 litres of water is available for immediate use; and an adult is in attendance at all times. Fires must be no larger than 1m across and contained in a pit at least 30cm deep. Always extinguish fires with water not soil. A fire is safe to leave when it is cool to touch.
Firewood collection is permitted for on-site use only and must not be removed from the park. Collect only dead wood from the ground. Firewood must be cut on site and not dragged.
No bins are provided. Please take your rubbish away. Report illegal dumping to 13 1963.
82 Bend Camping Area is in the Mallee fire district. Bushfire safety is a personal responsibility. For up to date information on bushfires in Victoria call the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226, download the VicEmergency app, visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au or tune into a local radio station. Check the forecast fire danger before leaving home. Consider not visiting forest or bushland on stormy days or days of high bushfire risk.
Visitor Tips: Do not park, camp or rest under or near large trees, like River Red Gums. Whole trees and branches may fall at any time without warning and swing away from the tree.
Rivers may have fast currents, low visibility, underwater objects, shallow areas, unstable banks, drop offs and deep holes. Do not dive or jump in. Always actively supervise children in or near water.
Fishing and boating in the Murray River must comply with NSW regulations. Victorian regulations apply to all other waterways in the park.
Please practice minimal impact camping and take all camping gear and rubbish away when you leave. Campsites must be at least 20m from the riverbank. Digging steps into riverbanks is illegal and can cause erosion and landslides.
River water is not suitable for consumption.
Campfires are permitted if it is not a Total Fire Ban day, and: a 3 metre area around the fire is cleared of anything flammable; at least 10 litres of water is available for immediate use; and an adult is in attendance at all times. Fires must be no larger than 1m across and contained in a pit at least 30cm deep. Always extinguish fires with water not soil. A fire is safe to leave when it is cool to touch.
Firewood collection is permitted for on-site use only and must not be removed from the park. Collect only dead wood from the ground. Firewood must be cut on site and not dragged.
No bins are provided. Please take your rubbish away. Report illegal dumping to 13 1963.
82 Bend Camping Area is in the Mallee fire district. Bushfire safety is a personal responsibility. For up to date information on bushfires in Victoria call the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226, download the VicEmergency app, visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au or tune into a local radio station. Check the forecast fire danger before leaving home. Consider not visiting forest or bushland on stormy days or days of high bushfire risk.
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82 Bend Camping Area 1 (GUNBOWER STATE FOREST, Gunbower National Park)
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82 Bend Camping Area 1 (GUNBOWER STATE FOREST, Gunbower National Park)
Safety in nature
You can benefit both mind and body when you get outdoors to explore and experience Victoria's natural places. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.
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. Parks Victoria provides a range of a equipment, including all-terrain and beach wheelchairs, facilities, accommodation and accessibility information and programs to help you plan and enjoy your visit to Victoria's parks.
Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.
Warnings & Restrictions
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed
Restrictions
- No firearms allowed
- No dogs allowed
Warnings
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Water hazards
- Submerged obstacles
- Strong currents
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Other warnings
- Trees may fall take care
- Limbs may fall take care
Be Prepared
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. Find out more.
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.
Gunbower National Park closed due to flooding
High
river levels and environmental watering within Gunbower Island are inundating
camping areas and affecting access to and via River Track. Roads
and visitor sites are temporarily closed until floodwaters recede and sites can
be assessed as safe. Tree-fall may be an ongoing issue with wet soils and
strong winds. For safety
reasons, do not drive through flood waters or past road closures.
River
track is impacted between Torrumbarry Weir Road and Koondrook, resulting
in access to the following bends being closed:
Baldwin Bend
Broken River Bend (Murray River Reserve)
Worthy Bend
McKay
Mill Bend
Dalley
Bend
Long
Bend
Old
Headworks
Bell
Bend
Mopoke
bend
Munroe
Track
Kangaroo
Track
Kate
Malone Bend
Bonnemans
Bend
Scotty
Bend
Halfway
Bend
Broken
River Bend (Gunbower National Park)
Sandbar
Bend
Gravel
Bend
Bateman’s
Track
82
Bend
84
Bend
86
Bend
Social
Bend
Nursery
Bend 1
Nursery
Bend 2
Nursery
Bend 3
Barton
Track
Robertson
Track
Cemetery
Bend
Wattle
Track
McClure
Bend
Peter
Creek
Wee
Wee Rup
Thompsons
Track
Five
Sleeper
Wire
Fence
Whistler
Iron
Punt
Black
Swamp
Barham
Mill Bend
Nugent
Bend
Morton
Bend
Milverton
Bend
Ti
Tree Plain
Fence
Track
Spur
Track
Sovereign
Bend
Clump
Bend
McKenzie
Bend
This park has been impacted by recent significant weather events and is partially closed.
For public safety, Parks Victoria will close areas
impacted by severe weather. Closures are necessary while assessments and
works are undertaken to remove risk and repair damage before reopening for
visitors. For your safety, please avoid these impacted areas.
During your visit to the Murray, you may see smaller areas fenced off or areas blocked by bollards. These areas have been closed due to safety and protection reasons. Please do not enter, remove fixtures or drive beyond them.
Visitors should be aware that river banks have been eroded by flood waters and may be unstable. Holes may have opened up in the ground and should be avoided. Trees along the river banks could be unstable. There is always a risk of trees dropping limbs.
Parks Victoria is working with Traditional Owners and other government agencies to manage the temporary levee in Echuca’s west. Visitors must not interfere with the levee.
All camping areas between Torrumbarry Weir Road and Young Road remain closed
During your visit to the Murray, you may see smaller areas fenced off or areas blocked by bollards. These areas have been closed due to safety and protection reasons. Please do not enter, remove fixtures or drive beyond them.
Visitors should be aware that river banks have been eroded by flood waters and may be unstable. Holes may have opened up in the ground and should be avoided. Trees along the river banks could be unstable. There is always a risk of trees dropping limbs.
Parks Victoria is working with Traditional Owners and other government agencies to manage the temporary levee in Echuca’s west. Visitors must not interfere with the levee.
All camping areas between Torrumbarry Weir Road and Young Road remain closed
Murray River Adventure Trail
Stage One of the long-distance nature-based Murray River Adventure Trail will encompass a series of new and upgraded trails and other facilities from Barmah National Park (near Picnic Point) to Koondrook. The trail will pass through Lower Goulburn National Park, Gunbower National Park, Murray River Reserve and Echuca. Find out more about the project.