The best camping near Alpine National Park

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Alpine National Park adventure.

Find hiking, biking, horseback riding, and plenty of campsites in Victoria’s highest mountains.  

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Riverside King Valley

13 sites · RVs, Tents15 acres · King Valley, VIC
Riverside king valley is set on a 16 acres on the banks of the king river featuring 10 spacious campsite spread along the property. Just a half an hour drive from Wangaratta, 45 minutes from Benalla and an hour from Mansfield. Each site offers something a little different whether it is a spacious site for a large group or party or a smaller site for a family weekend away. Our site is accessible for all vehicle types and is dog-friendly as long as pets are well-controlled. Campfires are allowed when restrictions aren’t in place, and firewood and kindling is available for purchase (see Extras). Please keep in mind that the property is a working farm and there will be cars and machinery onsite nearby to some of the sites. Each powered site has only 1 power supply. Generators can be used but must be used with others in mind. For more details, photos, or to get in touch, visit our social media pages: Riverside King Valley.
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High Country Paradise

7 sites · RVs, Tents166 acres · Myrtleford, VIC
Welcome to the Victorian High Country! The High Country region has award winning craft breweries, a rich history to explore and offers a beautiful spot for bush horse riding, hiking, mountain biking, swimming, fishing, exploring or just relaxing around a camp fire 🔥. Ideal location to bring your horse to explore Mt Buffalo national park. Horses to be kept in yards provided for $10 per horse per night. If you are one group please don’t book separate camp sites. Camps sites can have upto 20 adul on them. Teenagers 13 and over to pay $25 per night This campsite offers toilet amenities (no shower), a dedicated firepits. All pets need to be previously organised by message. If you are after total peace and quite please don’t book Christmas ,Easter or long weekends . Off peek during the week is very quite. Located approximately 3 hours from Melbourne, this property is within a short range of the snowfields andthe bike trails around Bright and Beechworth. Experience the local wineries, the Milawa cheese factory and Lake Buffalo. Explore the breath-taking scenery while walking, cycling or paddling through. We are just an hour from Mt Hotham and Mt Buffalo for ski season.
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Willowood

3 sites · RVs, Tents150 acres · Markwood, VIC
150 acres of river flats with beautiful big gums, lagoons and 1km length of ovens river frontage. A beautiful grassy, shaded area with stunning views, privacy and seclusion. The site has a lovely sweeping bend that has water that's suitable for families to swim in with some shallow water for littlies to paddle in. There is also some lovely sand for the kids to play in. Locally you are in the middle of the two famous valleys which offer some amazing gourmet experiences. You are within minutes from the King valley or the ovens Valley. And 50mins from Bright with all the beautiful towns and attractions on the way. You're spoilt for choice in this location for wineries, restaurants, berry farms. Famous town of Beechworth is only 30mins. Ideal location if you feel like leaving the magic camp ground that will provide you with a real sense of peace and relaxation with not a building in sight. Please get in touch if you have any questions regarding the camping sites or bookings.
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Kickin Back

9 sites · RVs, Tents45 acres · Bright, VIC
Kickin Back is a 45 Acre property located in the beautiful Happy Valley. We offer shady camp sites on 45 acres with beautiful views. It's located 20 minutes to myrtleford or Mt beauty, 1 hour to snowfields. There are no amenities here, the property is suitable for self-contained campers only who leave no trace. Close to wineries plenty of bush walking and bike riding
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Ellimatta

8 sites · RVs, Tents125 acres · Meadow Creek, VIC
We are nestled down a quiet road in the heart of the King Valley wine region of northeast Victoria. We run a lifestyle property with some mischievous goats, Scottish Highland cattle, horses, chooks & 3 crazy dogs. Our local area is jam-packed with loads to do. Wineries a plenty, great food, & great pubs. You can spend your days relaxing & enjoying the fruits someone else's labour. If you are after something more energetic; we are close to some of Victoria's best 4wding. You can test your limits or simply go searching for our iconic high country huts. During the winter, you can day trip to the snowfields. If this is not your scene you can simply enjoy the lights of Mt Buller ski resort as you sit around your campfire at night. Our area is steeped in Ned Kelly history, where you can retrace his footsteps throughout the district. Dog friendly, campfires permitted when restrictions aren't in place & firewood included. Follow us on instagram and Facebook @ellimatta for local events
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Aroona Park

5 sites · RVs, Tents350 acres · Benambra, VIC
320 acres for you to explore! This farm is home to 50 cows, their calves, and a bunch of wildlife! Watch the calves running around, explore the bush tracks, sit by the creek, fish and enjoy the serenity! With 4 private campsites bordering the creek Aroona Park can cater to almost any size party; whether you’re camping solo, a couple on a bush getaway or a group looking for lots of space to spread out, our sites are perfectly positioned to ensure you feel like you’re all alone! WILDLIFE: All manner of birdlife, wombats, possums, wallabies, kangaroos, foxes, deer, water rats, platypus and trout. We are happy to point you toward the best places to see deer feeding and wallowing, fox cubs playing and platypus swimming. FARM: This is a functioning farm; there are cows and calves most of the year. Our cows are very friendly and curious, and whilst we endeavour to keep them away from the campsite, sometimes they can't help themselves! EXPLORING: Our property joins onto State Forest, which can be explored at guests own risk, once you set foot off our property, Hipcamp no longer insures against injury etc. Within our property, we have bush tracks, animal trails and a trickling stream running through a beautiful, shallow gorge, where many adventures have been had! WATER PLAY: Our sites make the most of the creek flowing through the property; Creek Ford and Shady Shallows have the best water access and are especially great for kids. Please be mindful of children around water, an adult must be present at all times. CAMPFIRES: Who doesn't love a good campfire?! We have numerous fire pits at the campsites that are there to be used. No chainsaws are to be used on the property, as per Hipcamps insurance policy. There is plenty of wood around that you are welcome to collect yourselves, otherwise, we can supply loads of wood for $50 (enough for a campfire over a long weekend). SETTING UP CAMP: Please be mindful of where you choose to set up your camp. While we endeavour to keep the sites as safe as possible, some hazards include; trees and limbs falling, snakes and thistles. TRACK CONDITION The track to the campsite is bumpy and needs to be driven slowly, we have had a 22ft caravan towed by a 100 series set up here with no troubles. FIREARMS: as per Hipcamps insurance policy, no firearms are to be used on the property. We understand that State Forest attracts hunting, which we are all for, however, we ask you to respect our wishes and keep all firearms legally stored while you are on our property. Do speak to us for some local knowledge about great hunting spots! WHAT'S AROUND? BENAMBRA is a small, remote farming community 15 minutes from the property. There you will find a post office and general store, a small playground, public toilets and a great pub open for beautiful meals and cold beers Tues-Sun nights! OMEO is about 30 minutes from the property, where there is a state-of-the-art pump track, brand new mountain bike trails, two pubs, a bakery, plenty of cafes/eateries, Foodworks, hardware supplies and a camping and fishing shop. Speak to us about local attractions and things to do in this historic area!
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Camp Crusty Eldorado

79 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres · Eldorado, VIC
Camp Crusty Eldorado is situated in the small town of Eldorado in Victoria’s North East. Eldorado is a quiet, peaceful town, perfect for holiday seekers looking to unplug and re-centre. With many activities such as swimming, cycling, national park walks, and wine and cheese tours, Eldorado is a great spot to reconnect with nature and experience delicious food. A short walk up the road will have you at Victoria’s smallest pub, The McEvoy Tavern, where you will be welcomed by kind locals and a great meal. The rich history of Eldorado will have you coming back time and time again. We have a range of accommodation styles to suit your needs and budget.
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Kielock Homestead

6 sites · RVs, Tents200 acres · Upper Gundowring, VIC
Kielock Homestead is a unique farm stay experience located centrally in the beautiful Kiewa Valley Victoria where you can camp right on the bank of the Kiewa River. Some of the activities available include fishing, swimming, bush walking, bird and animal watching and bike riding. If you choose you can join in on farm activities such as feeding the animals,  collecting eggs and planting/harvesting fruit and vegetables. We have a small market garden available where you can pick and purchase seasonal fresh produce, alternatively vegetable boxes and eggs are available by arrangement and delivered right to your campsite. Within the 200 acres of the property you will find it is home to many animals including kangaroos wombats platypus possums, bats and many bird and marine species. The main fish in the river are  trout and cod so if you would like to try your luck fishing this is the place for you.Some of the surrounding towns include Mt Beauty (20 mins), Yackandandah (30 mins), Bright (50 mins), Beechworth (50 mins) Falls Creek (60 mins) with the border towns of Albury and Wodonga only 50 mins away. These beautiful towns contain an array of boutique wineries, craft breweries, bakeries and cafes, or you can choose to follow a farm gate food trail.The area also provides opportunities to go horse-riding, bike riding on one of the many rail trails or be adventurous on the mountain bike tracks at Falls Creek in the warmer months with snow sports in winter. The surrounding mountain ranges offer numerous famous 4wd trails or you might like to try your hand at panning for gold.This is a working farm and our animals are our family. They are very friendly but only know us and not you so please do not enter their homes without us, but feel free to talk to them over the gates. Be aware that all fences are electric and are switched on at all times. There is a dedicated communal campfire area for use when fire restrictions permit and we request that no additional fire pits are created during your stay. As this is a working property we are unable to accommodate your pets. For biosecurity reasons there is a strict No Pet policy. We look forward to greeting you upon arrival and showing you to your campsite.
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Wabonga Private Camp

1 site · RV, Tent20 acres · Cheshunt, VIC
Sorry to say No Generators and No Loud music Set in the King Valley close to the foothills of the Wabonga Plateau Alpine National Park. We have the King River very close 5 min's by road , and are surrounded by magnificent wineries and bushland to wander around in. Campers can choose from 3 different locations for their stay. The camp is in or around Shelter Hut or open grass land in your own Tent. Campers will have access to two composting toilets during their stay but you will need to bring along your own toilet paper with you. Please remove all rubbish on departure. Campfires we sell firewood and dogs are welcome but dogs aren't allowed roam freely due to wildlife.
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High Country Riverside Hideaway

3 sites · RVs, Tents200 acres · Cowa, VIC
The property has been in our family for three generations. Surrounded by crown land and 200 acres of bush. Originally a Walnut farm , some old, large old walnut trees survive producing creamy, organic walnuts and summer shade.Both Walnut and Dargo riverside campsites have access to private river frontage and deep swimming holes. Perfect for small groups or families wanting a secluded camping spot. The Walnut campsite caters for campers/glampers looking for an easy camping adventure with amenities. Guests can BYO tents or rent either a glamping tent or Roy's hut. The Dargo Riverside paddock is suitable for experienced self campers, no amenities offered at present.Located just 11 km from the Dargo Hotel. Cowa is a small Victorian Rural Location within the local government area of Wellington, it is located approximately 201kms from the capital Melbourne. - Dogs welcome.- Campfires permitted check fire restrictions before lighting a fire.
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Tawonga Tourist Park

133 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres · Tawonga, VIC
Welcome to Tawonga Tourist Park, where adventure meets relaxation in the heart of Victoria's stunning High Country. We're excited to announce that we're officially open after extensive refurbishment and a range of exciting new additions. Our brand new reception area is waiting to welcome you, along with a new café and retail area where you can relax and unwind after a day of exploring. And speaking of exploring, our newly refurbished cabins are looking absolutely gorgeous and are the perfect base for your next adventure. We've also undergone extensive underground infrastructure works to ensure that your stay is as comfortable and convenient as possible. Tawonga Tourist Park is nestled in a beautiful valley surrounded by the unique Bogong National Park and magnificent Bogong high plains. With easy access from Albury/Wodonga, Wangaratta, and surrounding historic townships, our park is the perfect destination for your next holiday. Whether you're interested in fishing, skiing, hiking, swimming or simply relaxing by the campfire, we've got you covered. Our range of facilities, including newly refurbished cabins, amenities blocks, cafe, BBQ area, and camp kitchen, are designed to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. And if you're looking for something a little extra special, keep an eye out for our upcoming glamping facilities, coming soon! We can't wait to see you at Tawonga Tourist Park!
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Glenwaters Farmstays

2 sites · RVs, Tents100 acres · King Valley, VIC
Our property is in the King Valley on 100 acres with spectacular views of the vineyards and snow-capped mountains. There are several vineyards in the King Valley. The distance to La Cantina is only a short stroll. A quick drive will take you to Lake William Hovell, Powers Lookout, and Paradise Falls.
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The best camping near Alpine National Park guide

Overview

About

Alpine National Park, in eastern Victoria and bordering New South WalesKosciuszko National Park, is a rugged area of alpine and subalpine terrain and ecosystems. Travellers come here to hike in Victoria’s highest mountains, go mountain biking or horseback riding, and to admire the wildflowers. The park contains a number of dedicated campsites with facilities plus dispersed bush camping—or free camping—is allowed throughout much of the park. An added bonus for horse-loving campers is that several campsites in the Howqua Hills Historic Area and the Bogong High Plains have horse yards–ideal for long-distance horse treks through the mountains.

Notable campgrounds

  • Best for horseback riders: Fry’s Flat is one of several dedicated horse camping sites in the park.
  • Best for four-wheel drive travel: Pineapple Flat Camping Area is beside the King River.
  • Best for hikers: Cleve Cole Hut Camping Area is a stop on the way to Mt. Bogong.

Tips for snagging a campsite

  1. The only campsites in Alpine National Park that require booking and prepayment are those on the three-day Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing hike. These should be booked and paid for online.
  2. Visitors camping with their horses should also book in advance, because only certain campsites have facilities for horses, and numbers are limited. Horse yards are free.

When to go

Alpine National Park can be a year-round destination but most hikers and campers will be more comfortable–and safer–visiting in summer. This is a high-altitude park that is around 6,500 feet (2,000 metres) in places, and snow can fall at any time of year. Visiting Alpine National Park in winter requires specialist backcountry skills, as snow and very cold temperatures are likely. Cross-country and downhill skiing is popular in this park though, so if you are experienced and well-equipped, you can camp here in winter, too. The season for camping with horses is from 1 November to 31 May.

Know before you go

  • High-country huts are dotted around the Alpine National Park and access to them is unrestricted but these are not a regular form of accommodation: visitors are asked to only use them in emergencies, and to carry a tent with them at all times.
  • Visit during the Alpine Discovery Days for a free guided tour of the Wallaces and Cope Hut precinct on the Bogong High Plains with a volunteer park guide.

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