The best forest campgrounds near Carrum Downs, Victoria

Forest camping around Carrum Downs means waking up to birdsong and the scent of eucalyptus, with over 80 sites tucked among tall trees. You’ll find everything from pet-friendly clearings to spots where you can light a campfire and actually have a hot shower before breakfast. Average price per night sits around $50, but if you’re watching your wallet, you’ll spot options as low as $12. Top picks include Iron Brook Donkey Farm (555 reviews) where you can feed donkeys after your morning coffee, Eagle Ridge (158 reviews) with quiet groves for pitching your tent, and Mountain Flower Farm (112 reviews) if you want to try horseback riding or fishing between dips in the dam. Bring swimmers, sturdy boots, and don’t forget the marshmallows—most sites allow campfires and you’ll want to make the most of cool forest nights.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Forest camping around Carrum Downs means waking up to birdsong and the scent of eucalyptus, with over 80 sites tucked among tall trees. You’ll find everything from pet-friendly clearings to spots where you can light a campfire and actually have a hot shower before breakfast. Average price per night sits around $50, but if you’re watching your wallet, you’ll spot options as low as $12. Top picks include Iron Brook Donkey Farm (555 reviews) where you can feed donkeys after your morning coffee, Eagle Ridge (158 reviews) with quiet groves for pitching your tent, and Mountain Flower Farm (112 reviews) if you want to try horseback riding or fishing between dips in the dam. Bring swimmers, sturdy boots, and don’t forget the marshmallows—most sites allow campfires and you’ll want to make the most of cool forest nights.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Bay Park Adventure Centre

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26km from Carrum Downs · 16 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Melbourne, VIC

Welcome to Bay Park, now under the enthusiastic new management of a team dedicated to creating memorable outdoor experiences for all our visitors. With a fresh vision and a commitment to excellence, we're excited to invite you back to the park. Nestled in the heart of Mt Martha, Bay Park boasts 90 acres of natural bushland, a stone's throw from the stunning Mornington Peninsula beachs. Our park offers an array of activities from flying fox, archery, to the excitement of our BMX track, Bay Park is your destination for adventure, relaxation, and everything in between.

2. Gilwell Park Adventure Centre

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40km from Carrum Downs · 17 sites · Tents, Lodging · Gembrook, VIC

Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of the Dandenong Ranges, Gilwell Park stands as a quintessential haven for outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a retreat into nature's embrace. Located just 1-hour away from Melbournes bustling CBD, Gilwell Park is renowned for its rich history and its role as a premier destination for Scouting and for outdoor education in the State of Victoria. Surrounded by lush greenery and flourishing flora, this idyllic setting offers a perfect blend of tranquillity and active adventure. Whether you are a Scouts enthusiast, an outdoor adventurer, or someone yearning for a peaceful escape, Gilwell Park beckons with its charm and the promise of an immersive experience in the heart of Victoria's natural beauty.

3. Mountain Flower Farm

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64km from Carrum Downs · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Kinglake, VIC

Our farm is only a minutes' drive from the township of Kinglake. Or a 20-minute easy walk to shops and cafes. We are close to all the Yarra Valley and Kinglake Ranges have to offer from wineries to the National Parks for hiking, biking and 4WD driving. The farm is a small, hobby, flower farm. Opening during Protea season for pick your own flowers and sheep feeding. Made up of 15 acres of working land and 35 acres of bush land. We have a 2-acre orchard with seasonal fruit available to be picked. ( Feb / March) The farm has over 100 king protea bushes and many other varieties of protea. Seasonal pick your own flowers too. ( Aug - Jan) Backing onto the national park and walking tracks. Jehoshaphat Gully, Shelley Harris Track, Mt Jerusalem Track. Walking distance to Kinglake historic walk, Cookson Hill Track, Mt Everard Track, Bollygum Park. Visit Mason Falls Waterfall, 12-minute drive to Kinglake West. We have 2 dogs, 6 pet sheep and 4 lambs, 2 blue tongue lizards The farming area is completely fenced in, this is to keep the deer out, but you can venture out onto the property bush land with the correct map and navigation equipment. Our walk the neighboring farm (105 acres) Eagles, cockatoos, black cockatoos, kookaburras, magpies, rosellas, king parrots, Gang-gang cockatoo, honey eaters can be spotted most days and lyrebirds if you’re keen to go looking. Small playground with swings, slide, monkey bars and sandpit. Taxi service - The Graceful-Goat to get you around to the local eats and wineries. The Kinglake market is on the 4th Sunday of each month 10-2pm - Except December which is the Sunday before Christmas - twilight 2-7pm - No market in January. The St. Andrews market is every Saturday, 9am to 1pm just 12 minutes down the mountain. Whittlesea market is on every Monday 9am - 1pm We manage 2 sites on our farm and 2 sites on the neighboring farm

4. Galloping Gypsy Getaway

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56km from Carrum Downs · 2 sites · Lodging · Labertouche, VIC

Come camp, caravan or book the Bungalow and relax and enjoy the views, the tranquillity and wide open spaces overlooking farmland to the Labertouche Conservation Reserve and the Bunyip State Forest. We’re less than 100km South East of Melbourne but you’ll feel a million miles away. As we only take one booking at a time you have Exclusive Use. Must visits in the area include Gumbuya World, Nangara Reserve, Noojee and Neerim South, the gateway to Mount BawBaw.

5. Kinglake East End

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66km from Carrum Downs · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Kinglake, VIC

91 Gordons Bridge Road was once part of a pine plantation that had been planted in the late 60's and harvested just prior to the Black Saturday fires. Across the road from the Kinglake National Park, it is surrounded by protected flora and fauna. Victoria's Pink heath, wattles and tea tree provide a pleasant backdrop in season. It is not an uncommon site to see an echidna or two on the property, with black wallabies, kangaroos and wombats often seen grazing on pasture in the evening. The mud turrets are the home of endangered land yabbies and Lyrebirds have been seen in the area. Feral deer have come to inhabit nearby properties and sometimes wonder down the track. Birds watchers will enjoy a variety of bird life that inhabit the area including eagle hawks, fairy wrens, kookaburras, rosellas, parrots and yellow tailed black cockatoos when in season. The area is a popular spot for hikers with the start of the Mountain Creek trail only a few kms down Gordons Bridge Road and serious cyclists train regularly, on Mount Slide, especially on the weekend. For the serious wine lover the property is within 15km of the Yarra Valley Wine Growing area with many wineries offering tastings.

6. Magic Mountain

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67km from Carrum Downs · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Humevale, VIC

Nestled amongst the mountains just outside of the township of Whittlesea our 40-acre property sits above the clouds. This experience comes with sweeping views, a hidden waterfall, a clear campground, and plenty of wildlife. The camping area is accessible by 4WD only, otherwise, strap on a backpack and earn it! (800m walk/hike from where a non-4WD can park). The waterfall is reached by a single trail track from the campsite, and you do need to be an experienced hiker to get to the waterfall. Which is part of the appeal! We welcome self-contained campers, who bring their own toilet and take all waste with them. We have a strict Leave No Trace policy. Or choose to stay in our beautiful A-frame cabin, with plush bedding, cozy fire, and outdoor lounge. More than anything else this is a place to relax and be away from normal, live outside yourself, and rediscover what weekends are for.  Dogs are welcome, so long as they don't bother the wildlife. Campfires are allowed, BYO firewood or campers can collect fallen timber from the property.

7. Nerrigundah Contrée Sauvage

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44km from Carrum Downs · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Hoddles Creek, VIC

Nestled in the heart of nature, Nerrigundah Wilderness offers a serene escape where the beauty of the wild meets the tranquility of the mountains. Surrounded by towering trees, lush greenery, and the soothing sounds of a crystal-clear creek, this campsite is a haven for those seeking an immersive outdoor experience. Venture into the nearby blackberry orchard, where you can enjoy picking fresh, juicy berries while surrounded by the fragrance of the wild. The orchard’s winding rows offer a peaceful place to explore or relax under the shade of the trees. As you wander through the landscape, you’ll encounter a diverse array of wildlife—from curious platypus to vibrant birds, each adding to the natural charm of this idyllic setting. The mountains loom in the distance, providing a stunning backdrop for your adventure. Whether you're hiking through the nearby trails, fishing in the creek, or simply basking in the quietude of the forest, Nerrigundah Wilderness Retreat is a true sanctuary for nature lovers. Reconnect with the earth, unwind in the beauty of untouched wilderness, and make memories in a place where every moment feels like a peaceful escape from the world. Kids under 12 stay free. Please still add them to your booking so we know numbers, but there will be no charge.

8. Eagle Ridge

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62km from Carrum Downs · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Doreen, VIC

Do you love bush camping? Ridgetop camping looking out over the Yarra Valley and Kinglake National Park. Access to the Kinglake National Park and 10 minutes to the Toolangi State Forest. Guests will have plenty of space and privacy at their sites. **4X4 RECOMMENDED FOR ACCESS** Access video on Youtube - search Eagle Ridge Camping access **CHEMICAL OR OTHER TOILETS REQUIRED, NO WASTE TO BE BURIED** All guests must be fully self sufficient with their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste and rubbish with them on departure. Campfires are welcome in the fire pit provided, please keep them under control at all times and respect any fire restrictions in place during your stay. Wineries nearby. 50 minutes to Melbourne, Tullamarine airport. Short term van storage available. Well behaved leashed pets are welcome. Perfect mobile phone service if you need to be connected. Driveway is steep in to camping area, 4x4 recommended when towing caravans. Lowered vehicles or sports cars may not be able to access the camping area. instagram @Camping_Eagleridge

9. Lyntors@520

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56km from Carrum Downs · 1 site · Tent · Badger Creek, VIC

The property has a mix of paddocks on 7 acres and a fern gully with a small creek in a 13 acre forest. Towering manna gums and messmate dominate the property along with huge fern trees in the forest. There is a prepared flat site at the front of the property where water could be provided and room in paddocks for tents.

10. Angel Peace

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76km from Carrum Downs · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Noojee, VIC

Leave the noise of the city behind and travel to Noojee, a town named after the Aboriginal word for contentment or place to rest. Surrounded by lush native bush and towering tree ferns, this picturesque town on the Latrobe River sits on the main access route to the ski fields of Mt Baw Baw and is home to a wide range of heritage and natural attractions. The property consists of 5 acres with a river, so you can set up a tent right next to the river and fish for dinner. The house is about 100 meters away from the camping area, but there are about 1000 Oregon trees that are 50 years old, so you can't see each other well, so you can enjoy nature freely. 4WD is recommended for easy access. We recommend tents/swags. 4WD with Heavy trailer is still very hard to enter when it is wet. Guests will have access to a toilet throughout their stay. There is a communal fire pit available, so guests can enjoy a campfire on the cool evenings. Please abide by any local fire restrictions during your stay. You can walk from my house to Noojee Heritage Centre, Trestle Bridge, Alpine Trout Farm, and Noojee Hotel for a delicious pizza, Cool beer from tool sheed and coffee from red duck cafe. You can drive to Toorongo Falls, Ada Tree in 10 minutes and Baw Baw Ski Resort in 40 minutes.

11. Millers Farm "The Hills are alive"

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74km from Carrum Downs · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Neerim South, VIC

We welcome self-contained campers to enjoy the laid-back serenity of our farm stay setting. The property is situated adjacent to the State forest, so you'll have nature at your doorstep, with bush walks and an abundance of wildlife, not to mention meeting the local resident animals; Our two horses, our Highland cow Bonnie, Alpacas, sheep, many chickens, guinea pigs and of course, Zeik, our lovable Goat! We have plenty of green, open space, for you to set up. We also have an undercover area to sit, with fridge, kettle, toaster, and power point to charge phones which you are welcome to use. Please Note: There is a slight undulation in much of the cleared area, so some campers/caravans may require leveling. If you require a flat area, please message us to see if we have one available. Site 1 is for caravans and self contained campers Site 2 has access to a site toilet for non self contained campers... Public holidays/Long weekends have a minimum nightly stay, please message us for any queries. Please note, Millers Farm is a place for travelers who are after a peaceful, relaxing camping experience. It is not a place for rowdy groups. We love all animals including Dogs, but unfortunately, due to our roaming animals, we cannot entertain pets anymore. Long periods of wet weather may affect some of the camping areas. Therefore, we recommend keeping an eye on the weather report close to your stay and if you have any concerns, please touch base with us! OUR LOCATION: Neerim South is located in the southern foothills of the Great Dividing Range, there is so much to see and do nearby, including Neerim South Brewery, Toronga Water Falls, walking trails, the famous Noojee Pub, Mt Baw Baw tourist drive, Blue rock Lake which is great for fishing and swimming, there's old historical trestle bridges, Walhalla Mining town and lots more.

12. Riverside

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77km from Carrum Downs · 1 site · Tent, RV · Reefton, VIC

Tired of the hustle and bustle of city life? This is your chance to unplug, unwind, and reconnect with the great outdoors. Just over an hour’s drive from Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, this fantastic weekender block is the perfect escape from the daily grind — an ideal retreat for a weekend getaway. Let the kids run wild and free, go fishing in the creek adjoining the property, and immerse yourself in the beautiful birdlife and tranquility. There’s plenty of space to roam, relax, and create unforgettable memories. Ideally we prefer self contained campers but there is a very basic pit toilet on site you can access. Located close to the stunning Upper Yarra Dam and a welcoming local pub, you’re never too far from a cold drink or a scenic hike.

13. Toolangi Springwater Forest Camp

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68km from Carrum Downs · 1 site · Tent, RV · Toolangi, VIC

The property, Springwater Gardens, Toolangi, Yarra Valley, is on six acres amongst the tall trees the region is famous for. There are two natural ponds served by a natural spring. We only have one campsite available at the very rear beside the forest so you will have complete privacy. There is an area of thick native forest and a stand of the critically endangered bush, the Round-leaf Pomaderris, right near the camping area. There is an abundance of birdlife at the camping location, including kookaburras, fairy wrens, greater shrike thrushes, robins, bellbirds, wedge-tail eagles, magpies and owls (namely boobooks). We are within easy reach of Toolangi State Forest with many walks and trails, including the WirraWilla Rainforest Walk and the Kalatha Giant Mountain Ash tree walk. This area is also popular for 4 wheel driving and there are plenty of tracks in the nearby state forest if you have the correct gear, vehicle and an appreciation for the wilderness. Healesville, Yarra Glen and Kinglake are equal distance away (18-20 minute drives) with services, plenty of cafes, restaurants, wineries and shopping: Healesville: Coles, IGA, Aldi Yarra Glen: IGA Kinglake: Foodworks Relax around the fire in the evenings (out of the fire danger season) and enjoy some great star gazing. Sorry, no pets. There is a toilet block onsite with a camp toilet but you can bring your own camping toilet if you desire. Please leave our beautiful spot as you found it, take your rubbish with you and respect the natural environment :)

14. Yarra Valley Park Lane Holiday Park

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57km from Carrum Downs · 231 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Badger Creek, VIC

Escape to the Yarra Valley and be surrounded by some of Victoria’s most stunning landscapes, native Australian wildlife, wineries, eateries, and more! Choose your style of stay from glamping pods and tents to caravanning and camping. There really is something for everyone. Relax with the local wildlife under a Gumtree or by the lake, or hit the swimming pools, bike pump track, giant jumping cushions, playgrounds, and more! We’ve got the whole family covered. We look forward to welcoming you to Park Lane Yarra Valley Holiday Park. We now welcome pets in some of our selected pet friendly cabins. Limited number of accommodation available and subject to availability.

15. Foxes Den

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60km from Carrum Downs · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Wallington, VIC

Quiet and secluded old farm property located on the acclaimed Bellarine Peninsula. Experience the best of both worlds, a rural setting that is centrally located should you wish to explore what the local area has to offer. Only 5km from Ocean Grove Main Beach and a gateway to numerous wineries. This is an Off-the-grid site (no power or toilets). All camp sites are visible to one another with adequate space in between to ensure privacy. Pet friendly with campfire wood provided.

16. Whispering Gums

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74km from Carrum Downs · 1 site · Tent, RV · Neerim East, VIC

Pitch your tent or camper near our picturesque dam with 3 jetties, a boat shed and walking track along dam. Throw in a line to catch a silver perch, bass or get the kids to catch some yabbies, they are great cooked up with chilli & garlic. Our property joins onto the Neerim East State Park for those walking enthusiasts or we can accommodate your horse in our yards should you want to explore the bush with many tracks directly from the property. We offer drinking water & toilet accessed from house. Neerim South is home to many wildlife and expect to see many bird species, kangaroos, deer and the odd wombat trailing through. Chris & I are campers ourselves, so we know how nice it is to have a quiet and private spot all to ourselves, however before long you have people on top of you at caravan parks or at free camping you may experience the doof doof music until god knows what hour. So we offer exclusive private campsite all to your self, we only book one group at a time. Neerim South is home to many wildlife and expect to see many bird species, kangaroos, deer and the odd wombat trailing through. FIRE PLAN In the event of high fire danger periods our campers may be asked to evacuate the property for their safety. Instructions will be provided prior. In the event of fires in surrounding areas, it may be necessary to cancel a future booking and or evacuate the site at short notice, this will be reimbursed by Hipcamps. Campers will be notified in the event of total fire bans, this mean no outside fires.

17. Waldheim - Our Home in the Forest

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78km from Carrum Downs · 1 site · Tent, RV · Yarragon South, VIC

Our beautiful piece of land is located amidst the rolling hills of the Strezlecki ranges. The 4 acre paddock is nestled at the front of our 60acre block, which consists of a dense, temperate rainforest, and a mature pine forest. Plenty of wildlife around, bushwalks, beautiful views into the valley, all in walking distance of the secluded campsite! Mount Worth State Park only a 5 minute drive down the hill!

18. Salt Wood Glamping

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37km from Carrum Downs · 9 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Rosebud, VIC

Salt Wood Glamping at The Farm 191 is 36 acres of forest dense land situated on the top of the hill next to Arthur’s Seat National forest. Easily explore all of the Mornington Peninsulas coastline, wineries, hot springs and nature walks. The Vibe and Location : Surrounded by indigenous grass trees and native bushland, private and situated high up on the hill to capture filtered sunrises and sunsets. Easily accessed making it a perfect base to relax and also explore the Mornington Peninsula Region. 10 minute walk to Kings Falls, 10 minutes drive to McCrae beach, Arthur’s Seat and Red Hill and 25 minutes drive to the world famous Peninsula Hot Springs. Very close to lots of amazing cafes and restaurants. Check out my guide book for some local gems! Depending on your site you will have forest, bush or sea views. We offer the following camping and glamping situations - Bring your own tent or RV or Caravan sitch : Bring your own set up and do your own thing! We have an outdoor bathroom you are welcome to use with a shower and a toilet. Glamping Life : We provide a glamper for you complete with a double bed, fresh linen, table and lounging chairs. Extra single bed available on request. A hamper on arrival with snacks and continental breakfast sourced locally and bottles of fresh rainwater for drinking. When booking the glamping tent package you can also make use of the luxurious outdoor bathroom with open shower and private toilet.

19. Kiernan Park Equestrian Centre

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49km from Carrum Downs · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Launching Place, VIC

A working horse property, with on site coaches and horse trainers. The property is 40 acres, and also is home to numerous kangaroos, wombats, possums, goannas, echidnas, lots of birds and other critters, as well as, of course, lots of horses. We are dog friendly. There is a toilet available. Good access for 2WD and caravans. Drinking water available. Campfires permitted when restrictions not in place. There are lots of attractions nearby, including top class wineries and restaurants, the Warburton walking trail, fantastic mountain bike trails, the Redwood Forest, Kirth Kiln State Park, Bunyip State Park, Mt Donna Buang and the lookout, Ship Rock Falls, 7-acre Rock, Noojee Pub, Cunninghams Pub, Wesburn Pub and Wesburn RSL. Then there are the lovely old towns of Warburton and Healesville, Healesville Sanctuary, Rayners Orchard, the Lotus Gardens in Wesburn, swimming in the Yarra River....the list goes on.

20. Mountain Spring - Off Grid

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64km from Carrum Downs · 1 site · Tent, RV · Kinglake, VIC

Mountain Mineral Spring is a neighboring farm with Fowkes Family Farm ( King Proteas), New Owners Richard and Mai with Host Tamara (Fowkes Farm) are working together to offer this beautiful site for Off grid stays. - These sites do not have a toilet. No power or water tap. But there is a spring to collect running water. This site has easy access to drive in with plenty of space to turn around. 2 different flat areas to choose from to set up. This property has two sites that can be booked, two different listings - (see Fowkes family flower farm for other listing) Only a 20-minute walk to the town of Kinglake and a minute drive. This site offers plenty of open space to safely have a campfire. Plenty of fallen branches and trees to cut up for firewood. Or purchase wood from the local food works, closing at 7pm OR the servo closing at 9pm. This site is on a 105-acre farm, with a private spring water swimming hole, water can be collected from the running water spring. The farm is home to a mob of kangaroos, please watch from a distance. You will also spot and hear wild deer. The site does have plenty of grassed area, but we will let you know there is a bit of black berry bushes that we will start removing over time. (This area we cannot use chemicals close to the water ways.) We have 2 goats Eve & Rain to help with the weeds and greeting our guests. This site has a lot of history from bottling water from the old factory, (no longer in use), Potatoe and berry farming and raising sheep. You will feel so relaxed in a private and tranquil site. We manage 2 sites on this farm and 2 sites on the neighboring farm. Taxi service - The Graceful-Goat to get you around to the local eats and wineries. The Kinglake market is on the 4th Sunday of each month 10-2pm except December which is the Sunday before Christmas - twilight 2-7pm No market in January. The St. Andrews market is every Saturday, 9am to 1pm just 12 minutes down the mountain. Whittlesea market is on every Monday 9am - 1pm *You will have access to Fowkes Family Farm to purchase and pick flowers and come along to feed the sheep.

Camper favorites near Carrum Downs

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Toolangi Springwater Forest Camp

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68km from Carrum Downs · 1 site · Tent, RV · Toolangi, VIC

The property, Springwater Gardens, Toolangi, Yarra Valley, is on six acres amongst the tall trees the region is famous for. There are two natural ponds served by a natural spring. We only have one campsite available at the very rear beside the forest so you will have complete privacy. There is an area of thick native forest and a stand of the critically endangered bush, the Round-leaf Pomaderris, right near the camping area. There is an abundance of birdlife at the camping location, including kookaburras, fairy wrens, greater shrike thrushes, robins, bellbirds, wedge-tail eagles, magpies and owls (namely boobooks). We are within easy reach of Toolangi State Forest with many walks and trails, including the WirraWilla Rainforest Walk and the Kalatha Giant Mountain Ash tree walk. This area is also popular for 4 wheel driving and there are plenty of tracks in the nearby state forest if you have the correct gear, vehicle and an appreciation for the wilderness. Healesville, Yarra Glen and Kinglake are equal distance away (18-20 minute drives) with services, plenty of cafes, restaurants, wineries and shopping: Healesville: Coles, IGA, Aldi Yarra Glen: IGA Kinglake: Foodworks Relax around the fire in the evenings (out of the fire danger season) and enjoy some great star gazing. Sorry, no pets. There is a toilet block onsite with a camp toilet but you can bring your own camping toilet if you desire. Please leave our beautiful spot as you found it, take your rubbish with you and respect the natural environment :)

Yarra Valley Park Lane Holiday Park

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(5)

57km from Carrum Downs · 231 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Badger Creek, VIC

Escape to the Yarra Valley and be surrounded by some of Victoria’s most stunning landscapes, native Australian wildlife, wineries, eateries, and more! Choose your style of stay from glamping pods and tents to caravanning and camping. There really is something for everyone. Relax with the local wildlife under a Gumtree or by the lake, or hit the swimming pools, bike pump track, giant jumping cushions, playgrounds, and more! We’ve got the whole family covered. We look forward to welcoming you to Park Lane Yarra Valley Holiday Park. We now welcome pets in some of our selected pet friendly cabins. Limited number of accommodation available and subject to availability.

Foxes Den

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(71)

60km from Carrum Downs · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Wallington, VIC

Quiet and secluded old farm property located on the acclaimed Bellarine Peninsula. Experience the best of both worlds, a rural setting that is centrally located should you wish to explore what the local area has to offer. Only 5km from Ocean Grove Main Beach and a gateway to numerous wineries. This is an Off-the-grid site (no power or toilets). All camp sites are visible to one another with adequate space in between to ensure privacy. Pet friendly with campfire wood provided.

Whispering Gums

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(102)

74km from Carrum Downs · 1 site · Tent, RV · Neerim East, VIC

Pitch your tent or camper near our picturesque dam with 3 jetties, a boat shed and walking track along dam. Throw in a line to catch a silver perch, bass or get the kids to catch some yabbies, they are great cooked up with chilli & garlic. Our property joins onto the Neerim East State Park for those walking enthusiasts or we can accommodate your horse in our yards should you want to explore the bush with many tracks directly from the property. We offer drinking water & toilet accessed from house. Neerim South is home to many wildlife and expect to see many bird species, kangaroos, deer and the odd wombat trailing through. Chris & I are campers ourselves, so we know how nice it is to have a quiet and private spot all to ourselves, however before long you have people on top of you at caravan parks or at free camping you may experience the doof doof music until god knows what hour. So we offer exclusive private campsite all to your self, we only book one group at a time. Neerim South is home to many wildlife and expect to see many bird species, kangaroos, deer and the odd wombat trailing through. FIRE PLAN In the event of high fire danger periods our campers may be asked to evacuate the property for their safety. Instructions will be provided prior. In the event of fires in surrounding areas, it may be necessary to cancel a future booking and or evacuate the site at short notice, this will be reimbursed by Hipcamps. Campers will be notified in the event of total fire bans, this mean no outside fires.

Waldheim - Our Home in the Forest

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(114)

78km from Carrum Downs · 1 site · Tent, RV · Yarragon South, VIC

Our beautiful piece of land is located amidst the rolling hills of the Strezlecki ranges. The 4 acre paddock is nestled at the front of our 60acre block, which consists of a dense, temperate rainforest, and a mature pine forest. Plenty of wildlife around, bushwalks, beautiful views into the valley, all in walking distance of the secluded campsite! Mount Worth State Park only a 5 minute drive down the hill!

Salt Wood Glamping

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37km from Carrum Downs · 9 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Rosebud, VIC

Salt Wood Glamping at The Farm 191 is 36 acres of forest dense land situated on the top of the hill next to Arthur’s Seat National forest. Easily explore all of the Mornington Peninsulas coastline, wineries, hot springs and nature walks. The Vibe and Location : Surrounded by indigenous grass trees and native bushland, private and situated high up on the hill to capture filtered sunrises and sunsets. Easily accessed making it a perfect base to relax and also explore the Mornington Peninsula Region. 10 minute walk to Kings Falls, 10 minutes drive to McCrae beach, Arthur’s Seat and Red Hill and 25 minutes drive to the world famous Peninsula Hot Springs. Very close to lots of amazing cafes and restaurants. Check out my guide book for some local gems! Depending on your site you will have forest, bush or sea views. We offer the following camping and glamping situations - Bring your own tent or RV or Caravan sitch : Bring your own set up and do your own thing! We have an outdoor bathroom you are welcome to use with a shower and a toilet. Glamping Life : We provide a glamper for you complete with a double bed, fresh linen, table and lounging chairs. Extra single bed available on request. A hamper on arrival with snacks and continental breakfast sourced locally and bottles of fresh rainwater for drinking. When booking the glamping tent package you can also make use of the luxurious outdoor bathroom with open shower and private toilet.

Kiernan Park Equestrian Centre

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49km from Carrum Downs · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Launching Place, VIC

A working horse property, with on site coaches and horse trainers. The property is 40 acres, and also is home to numerous kangaroos, wombats, possums, goannas, echidnas, lots of birds and other critters, as well as, of course, lots of horses. We are dog friendly. There is a toilet available. Good access for 2WD and caravans. Drinking water available. Campfires permitted when restrictions not in place. There are lots of attractions nearby, including top class wineries and restaurants, the Warburton walking trail, fantastic mountain bike trails, the Redwood Forest, Kirth Kiln State Park, Bunyip State Park, Mt Donna Buang and the lookout, Ship Rock Falls, 7-acre Rock, Noojee Pub, Cunninghams Pub, Wesburn Pub and Wesburn RSL. Then there are the lovely old towns of Warburton and Healesville, Healesville Sanctuary, Rayners Orchard, the Lotus Gardens in Wesburn, swimming in the Yarra River....the list goes on.

Mountain Spring - Off Grid

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64km from Carrum Downs · 1 site · Tent, RV · Kinglake, VIC

Mountain Mineral Spring is a neighboring farm with Fowkes Family Farm ( King Proteas), New Owners Richard and Mai with Host Tamara (Fowkes Farm) are working together to offer this beautiful site for Off grid stays. - These sites do not have a toilet. No power or water tap. But there is a spring to collect running water. This site has easy access to drive in with plenty of space to turn around. 2 different flat areas to choose from to set up. This property has two sites that can be booked, two different listings - (see Fowkes family flower farm for other listing) Only a 20-minute walk to the town of Kinglake and a minute drive. This site offers plenty of open space to safely have a campfire. Plenty of fallen branches and trees to cut up for firewood. Or purchase wood from the local food works, closing at 7pm OR the servo closing at 9pm. This site is on a 105-acre farm, with a private spring water swimming hole, water can be collected from the running water spring. The farm is home to a mob of kangaroos, please watch from a distance. You will also spot and hear wild deer. The site does have plenty of grassed area, but we will let you know there is a bit of black berry bushes that we will start removing over time. (This area we cannot use chemicals close to the water ways.) We have 2 goats Eve & Rain to help with the weeds and greeting our guests. This site has a lot of history from bottling water from the old factory, (no longer in use), Potatoe and berry farming and raising sheep. You will feel so relaxed in a private and tranquil site. We manage 2 sites on this farm and 2 sites on the neighboring farm. Taxi service - The Graceful-Goat to get you around to the local eats and wineries. The Kinglake market is on the 4th Sunday of each month 10-2pm except December which is the Sunday before Christmas - twilight 2-7pm No market in January. The St. Andrews market is every Saturday, 9am to 1pm just 12 minutes down the mountain. Whittlesea market is on every Monday 9am - 1pm *You will have access to Fowkes Family Farm to purchase and pick flowers and come along to feed the sheep.

Stories from the community

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Marc Valentino

5 days ago

Tent

1 night at Lyntors@520

Our last camping trip of the year and by far the best one. Very relaxing, peaceful, and far from the city noise. We’ll definitely be back again.

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Deklan

6 days ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Lyntors@520

10/10 - great secluded spot with minimal bugs, would recommend

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Chris

1 week ago

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Bay Park Adventure Centre

Easy to find and had clean and tidy toilets and shower 10/10

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Madelon

1 week ago

6 m Class A

2 nights at Millers Farm "The Hills are alive"

Lovely quiet area and easy to walk in the nearby forest, plus the farm poultry and local birds are charming.

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Elle

2 weeks ago

Tent

1 night at Bay Park Adventure Centre

Incredible stay here! We loved the location. Clean, beautiful, and helpful staff

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Julie

2 weeks ago

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Bay Park Adventure Centre

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Bay Park, the amenities were clean and the park was lovely and quiet. Unfortunately the weather wasn’t playing fair so would love to go back again when it is warmer.

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Ayush

2 weeks ago

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Kinglake East End

We all loved it . Very beautiful place and specially in the morning kangaroo came to pay us a visit . That was wonderful. Thinking of coming again. Thank you

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Vivian

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Angel Peace

We had such a relaxing stay here. The campsite is peaceful with a beautiful view of the river and surrounding nature. It was also really nice to properly disconnect from our phones for the weekend. Kim was incredibly welcoming. She even surprised us with fresh Korean pancakes while we were setting up (it was 10/10 so delicious). We visited on a rainy weekend and our AWD SUV had no issues getting in or out of the campsite. Kim’s pets were the absolute highlight and truly made the trip memorable. We adored them and would 100% come back. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a relaxing, nature-filled getaway with a genuinely kind host.

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Josh

2 weeks ago

8 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Eagle Ridge

Great place to get some tranquillity. Thanks for the hospitality with a beautiful landscape. Also remember to visitors coming to the destination, DO NOT FOLLOW GOOGLE to get to destination as it will send you the incorrect tracks (which will cause some of the bigger setups to get in trouble if you do follow google) and follow Andrews directions to the destination. Thanks for sharing a beautiful place for us to visit.

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Sonia

2 weeks ago

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Waldheim - Our Home in the Forest

A great experience camping here again ahead of cycling the Mt Worth loop with my bike group. There were plenty of spaces for our tents and even though it was a windy evening we were wonderfully sheltered by the surrounding trees. Thanks Mike!

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Michael

2 weeks ago

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Bay Park Adventure Centre

Great facilities. Our boys took their bikes and loved exploring the property.

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Josefina

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Lyntors@520

We loved everything. We had a great weekend here!!

Ben

2 weeks ago

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Millers Farm "The Hills are alive"

Our second time visiting, and had a great time yet again. Such a peaceful spot, lots of wild birdlife and friendly domestic animals. Many thanks!

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Tyler

3 weeks ago

5 m car

1 night at Eagle Ridge

Had such an amazing time at the place, quiet, piecful and a spot where I could see the sunset and sun rise from both ends of my rooftop tent. Was a beautiful place

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David

3 weeks ago

Tent

1 night at Riverside

Had a great afternoon & night by the stream and the fire on Phil’s property. Phil provided perfect instructions on getting access to, and enjoying his lovely bush block

Mud kitchen with containers of potable water

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Lee

3 weeks ago

Tent

2 nights at Whispering Gums

A beautiful and peaceful spot. Susan was a fantastic host, thoughtful, kind and responsive. I was even gifted some homemade chilli jam and eggs. I spent 2 nights here just cooking on the fire, watching the wildlife by the pond including a wide variety of bird life and a fox. The set up has everything you need- camp toilet, mud kitchen, table and chairs and even a hut to have shelter in the rain. Plenty of fallen kindling to be collected if needed. Will return to explore some of the walking tracks. So nice to be able to have a solo getaway and not have to share the campsite with anyone, but feel totally safe. Just a short drive into town. Highly recommend.

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savannah

3 weeks ago

5 m car

1 night at Angel Peace

The most beautiful pitch, right beside the river with a stunning surrounding. Very friendly host who brought us a pancake as a welcome gift. Two very happy dogs whose company we enjoyed. Overall would highly recommend.

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Jonathon

3 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Lyntors@520

Beautiful site. Peaceful, amongst the trees. Looking forward to our next visit.

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savannah

3 weeks ago

5 m car

2 nights at Toolangi Springwater Forest Camp

Beautiful surroundings & great pitch with huge trees, lovely birds and forest sounds all day and night. Highly Recommend! Host was very helpful and let us have some extra wood for our fire. Safe, private and felt very relaxed!

Yijing

3 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Kiernan Park Equestrian Centre

We really enjoyed our stay. The horses were beautiful to watch, and the campsite was clean and well maintained. Our little white dog even went home looking cleaner than we expected! He also became great friends with Jenny’s dog, which absolutely made our day. Thanks for hosting us, Jenny - we’ll definitely recommend your place and we’d love to return.