Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
Vehicle suitability
Vehicles under 15 meters allowed
Allowed rigs: caravans, motorhomes, and campervans
Pull-through site
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: grass-or-paddock
Surface levelness: flat
No cars, rooftop tents, camper trailers, and fifth wheels
Generators allowed
No electrical connection
No water connection
No sewage connection
No TV connection
What to expect
4WD recommended
RV site
10 guests max
Campfires allowed
Pets allowed
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
Picnic table present
No potable water
No showers
Pack it out
Cooking equipment absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Early or late check-in may be availableCheck out: Before 12:00 PM
Late check-out may be availableOn arrival: Meet with Host
Cancellation policy:
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 3 months out
Park at listing
Wheelchair accessible
Max 5 vehicles
4WD recommended
During your trip
Follow the
Leave it better
Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.
RV sites
1 site
Mountain Ash River Camp
100%
(6)4WD recommended
Campfires allowed
Pets allowed
Reviews
98% Recommend98 Ratings · 74 reviews
Recommends
· September 2026
14 m travel trailer · With pets ·
Mountain Ash River Camp
Amazing Hipcamp. Massive area all to yourself
Nice little creek runs through the property. The hosts were great. Highly recommend
We had a lovely stay here. Felt like we were in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by nature. The road noise wasn’t bad at all and didn’t bother us.
Carly had great communication, quick at responding and all directions were straight forward.
We had a 22.5ft van and whilst a couple of the gates were tight to navigate with turns and trees, it was very doable. We easily found a flat spot and loved having the whole place to ourselves.
Thanks for having us Carly!
This was our favourite hip camp so far, the property is lovely with really nice camp spots to choose from. It's very private & calming, no stress of having other campers near by. Carly was lovely & very easy to communicate with. Will be back to try the spot by the river!
Recommends
· May 2026
13 m travel trailer · With kids ·
Mountain Ash River Camp
We had great time. Very private and heaps of room. Carly was very accommodating. Close to Melbourne. Great for a weekend.
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· April 2026
13 m travel trailer ·
Mountain Ash River Camp
Lovely peaceful spot. Access to the river with Chris supplied. Fire pit ready for use.
Carly was a great host, her partner met us and took us down to the campsite.
Would come back again
Recommends
· April 2026
1 m campervan · With kids ·
Mountain Ash River Camp
We had a lovely time, beautiful spot to set up with privacy and a lovely walk to the river. Hosts were fantastic and would definitely stay again
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· April 2026
6 m travel trailer ·
Mountain Ash River Camp
Perfect spot! Private, beautiful scenery great host....loved our stay here 🤗
Great little spot not far from Melbourne. Nice and secluded with access to Yea River. Hosts are very helpful and lovely. Will be back!
Lovely property. Lovely host. Lovely time.
We especially loved 'discovering' a hidden path leading to 2 little chairs by the river - great spot for a pre-dinner glass of wine.
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· April 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Mountain Ash Camp
Lovely little spot by the creek on the edge of Kinglake Park's gorgeous vegetation. Perfect for a little family little retreat, and just off Melbourne. Carly was super kind and helpful, and we spotted a deer!
Recommends
· April 2025
3 m travel trailer · With kids ·
River Camp
We really enjoyed our time at Castella River Farm. Carly was very helpful in providing all necessary information on where to go and how to get to our spot in the River Camp and providing an unobtrusive, comfortable stay.
The kids particularly enjoyed being close to the river and were lucky enough to spot a platypus in the wild. Being able to feed the horses in their space was great too.
The property was lovely and easily accessible with a clean and well set up camp site in the middle of nature.
I had an extremely relaxing time, especially with the added security of not being completely alone in the wild with myself and two kids in tow. So much so that I took the kids home and came back for a night on my own.
Thank you for sharing your space with us.
Recommends
· April 2025
7 m pop-up camper · With kids ·
Mountain Ash Camp
Another great stay at Mountain Ash Camp!! We all loved it and the kids were obsessed with Ruby the horse 🐎
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· April 2025
Tent ·
Mountain Ash Camp
We loved our stay at Mountain Ash Camp. There's a small path that leads to a charming little stream, adding to the peaceful atmosphere. The site was clean and well-maintained. We stayed for one night, and it was just the change of scenery we needed.
Carly was such a good host, kind and has great communication. The place was lovely and perfect to get in touch with nature. Will definitely come back again.
Recommends
· March 2025
5 m car ·
River Camp
I camped at the River Site, and it's superb. Your own little area, completely surrounded by bush, with the Yea river right there. There's a fire circle, so no need to bring your own pit, a table with chairs, and a platform looking over the river. I loved the privacy, and felt like I was out in the bush. Can't wait to go back.
Friendly host, great location, could here a little road noise but nothing to complain about. The area was well maintained, the fire pit was great, we enjoyed our stay.
Recommends
· March 2025
Tent ·
River Camp
Super cute little spot. Clean river for swimming. Great host ☺️
Recommends
· March 2025
5 m travel trailer · With pets ·
River Camp
Lovely location, easy to get too, we booked both sites, so we had the place to ourselves. We be going back !
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· March 2025
10 m travel trailer · Group trip ·
Mountain Ash Camp
I would recommend it to friends because its a lovely spot and very peaceful we will book for a nothing holiday
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· February 2025
5 m travel trailer ·
River Camp
Quiet time by the river was what we were looking for, and that's what we got. Cheers and thanks.
We loved this camp. Unfortunately it rained most of our trip we would like to come back in nicer weather. Fire ready for when we arrived and camp was flat and easy to set up. We booked the other camp too for total privacy and loved the little walk down the river from other camp. Would recommend 🙂
Recommends
· January 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Mountain Ash Camp
Had a great time. The campsite was very clean, fire pit was in a great position. The kids enjoyed the running creek and horses not too far from the camp site.
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· January 2025
5 m car ·
Mountain Ash Camp
We really enjoyed our time at Mountain Ash Camp! Beautiful spot in the trees with a path down to the river with two thoughtfully left chairs to enjoy. Thanks Carly!
We loved our time at River Camp! Our pup loved the river and the campsite was pristine! We were very thankful that there was a fire pit, shovel and Carly had set up the kindling to start our campfire.
It was beautiful to hear the river at night time and with the campsite a 10 min drive to the next town, you have the best of both worlds. Thanks again for our stay!
We loved our two nights camping at Mountain Ash Camp and wish we could have stayed for another week. The kids loved playing in the river and all of the open space available at the property.
Great access to hiking trails and Yarra Valley attractions and Carly & Justin were great communicators and really responsive and helpful.
We are planning our return again soon!
If you want a nice close camp site on the North-Eastern outskirts of Melbourne than the "River Camp at Castella" just off the Melba Highway is a great spot. Very close to the Yarra Valley Wineries (5-min drive) it's a great location. The site is right on the riverbank, its clean and accessible with a 2-wheel drive vehicle and very private. The only downside - its noisy from traffic passing by on the Melba Highway and very noticeable at night. Hint: don't drive into the River Campsite with a trailer or campervan behind you, as you can turn around at the site, so reverse in if you have a camper trailer.
Recommends
· January 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
River Camp
We had an amazing stay at this campsite over the weekend! The farm setting was absolutely stunning, with horses grazing nearby, adding such a peaceful vibe to the experience. The camping area was spacious, giving us plenty of room to set up and relax.
One of the highlights was the beautiful river, a perfect spot to unwind and connect with nature. The surrounding bush was equally breathtaking, offering lovely views and a tranquil atmosphere.
A special mention to the host, Carly, who was incredibly friendly, helpful, and welcoming. She made our stay even more enjoyable.
We’ll definitely be back to this wonderful place, it’s the perfect escape for anyone looking to enjoy nature and a peaceful farm setting!
Mixed feelings
· January 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
River Camp
Had a great time. Area was a tad small but apart from that would recommend!
Recommends
· December 2024
5 m travel trailer ·
Mountain Ash Camp
Loved the peace and quiet. Beautiful location with plenty of room. Short walk to river where you can sit and watch the water. Lots of room to play or stretch your legs
We were so grateful for Carly's flexibility when our group size changed unexpectedly. The campsite was spacious and perfect for our group, and the direct river access was simply magical. We felt incredibly lucky to have found such a peaceful and private spot. Thank you, for a truly unforgettable stay, we will be back 😀
Location
Castella, Victoria, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Carly R.
Joined in October 2022Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 9 hours
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