The best camping near Mount Buffalo National Park
Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Mount Buffalo National Park adventure.
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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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Camp Crusty Bright
309 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Bright, VIC
Bright Cabin and Caravan Park, Camp Crusty, started life in the late 1930s as a camp for loggers working in the local pine plantations. During the 1950s it morphed into a camp that hosted school groups and clubs. More recently it has become a destination for tourists travelling to the Bright area looking for a natural holiday experience. Camp Crusty has a rich history being one of the most historic areas in the Alpine Region.
We have a range of accommodation styles to suit your needs and budget.
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Riverside King Valley
13 sites · RVs, Tents15 acres · King Valley, VIC
Riverside King Valley is set on the banks of the King River in King Valley Victoria, 38km drive on sealed road from Wangaratta. It's surrounded by picturesque countryside with access to 1Km of river frontage.The river is ideal for swimming, tubing, canoeing and fishing. Choose either to “do nothing” or go and explore the many attractions in the King Valley.River Flats Camp sites are very spacious with fire pits and hot plates, plus an abundance of open area for recreation. The River Bank Bush Camp is an extra large riverside bush campsite. It has a designated fire pit with hot plate, Campers will need to have own amenities and leave no trace.Accessible for all types of vehicles. Dog friendly if well controlled. Campfires permitted when restrictions aren't in place, firewood for sale (see Extras). We are close to the region’s attractions including Powers Lookout, Lake William Hovell, Paradise Falls the Brewery, Restaurants, Wineries and Distilleries of the Iconic King Valley.For more information, pictures or to chat to one of us please check out our Facebook page Riverside King Valley.
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Bright Accomodation Park
189 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Bright, VIC
Come and enjoy your holiday or weekend getaway with us and we will do you great deals on your accommodation. Ideally located on the outskirts of beautiful Bright ‘the Gateway to the Alpine ski resorts’, we offer cabins, caravan, powered and unpowered camping sites for a fabulous holiday getaway for the whole family.
With free access to our pool, play ground and walking and riding tracks and only a short distance to the ski resorts of ‘Mt Hotham, Falls Creek and Mt Buffalo. Set on five acres adjacent to the state park and right across the road from the Ovens River and the well known Rail Trail, we offer a peaceful holiday environment, with many things to do right at your fingertips.
With a full range of accommodation types to select from, including ‘motel or apartment style’ villas, powered and unpowered camping, we will certainly be able to meet your holiday requirements.
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AU$40
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Nug Nug Retreat
10 sites · RVs, Tents101 acres · Nug Nug, VIC
At one with the landscape, this unique property borders the base of Mt Buffalo and is the essence of pure escape just waiting for the next fortunate camper seeking a refuge away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
It is an undulating bush block of a native setting with panoramic views of the rolling countryside, plentiful acres of bush, ancient trees, granite boulders, ferns and even a flowing freshwater creek.
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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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Myrtleford Glamping
1 site · Lodging166 acres · Myrtleford, VIC
Our stunning Emperor bell tent is located at a Hipcamp property in Myrtleford, Victoria, approximately 12kms from the town centre and located approximately 3 hours from Melbourne.
This property is within a short range of the snowfields and the bike trails around Bright and Beechworth.
This campsite offers shared toilet amenities (approx. 150m from the glamping tent) outdoor solar heated shower, a dedicated firepit to cook on with firewood available to purchase, beautiful views of Mount Buffalo National Park and access to a crystal clear creek running through the property for swimming or fishing.
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AU$215
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The Banya Place
2 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents2 acres · Bright, VIC
Luxury cabin and camping in Bright
The Banya Place in Bright - about 2-acre private property nestled within a natural forest reserve with only you and nature around.
Bright is well known for its outdoor activities, including Paragliding, Mountain Biking, Swimming, Hiking, Kayaking, Fishing, 4WDriving, Skiing at Mt. Hotham or False Creek and lots more. With cafes, bars, restaurants and the well-known Bright Brewery located within 5-minute drive or about half an hour's walk along the beautiful canyon walking trail.
This unique property offers some of the most luxury facilities available:
Site 1:
3-bedroom cabin with fireplace and airconditioning;
Site 2:
Outdoor camping in the grassy, shaded areas;
Hot stainless steel SPA, Wood-fired sauna and cold plunge pool*
Unlimited time SPA and Sauna sessions can be booked at $50 per person. Please advise us of the day when you would like to use it to make sure it is available and ready.
During the times when we are at the property, the firepit located near the Spa is a shared space, but we do have two other firepits at the property that you can use exclusively.
This campsite offers toilet amenities with hot showers.
10A Power is available outside behind the toilets.
One wheelbarrow of firewood per night is included.
All pets must be on a leash and under host control at all times and cleaned up after.
Experience the local wineries, the Milawa cheese factory and Lake Buffalo. Explore the breathtaking scenery while walking, cycling or paddling through.
Under an hour from Mt Hotham ski resort.
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Wandi Farm
2 sites · Tents3 acres · Bright, VIC
Wandi Farm is a small scale produce farm under development. It is set on 3 acres on the eastern (sunny) side of the beautiful Wandiligong Valley, just 5 minute drive from Bright.
The property is on the side of a hill, which provides spectacular valley views to the north.
Our family live in the recently completed straw bale house on the property, which sits well below the camping sites.
The property has a fully functional camp kitchen with a large deck as well as a bathroom with toilet and shower.
Due to the slope the tent sites are not suitable for camp trailers (the tent sites are flat but there is nowhere flat to park a car next to it) and the tent sites are not suitable for vehicles. Therefore we can only accommodate people with tents/swags.
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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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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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The best camping near Mount Buffalo National Park guide
Overview
About
Mount Buffalo National Park beckons adventurers with its stunning alpine landscapes and diverse activities. From rock climbing to serene hikes, the park offers a natural playground for all. Camp amid the Snow Gums at Lake Catani Campground or venture into the wilderness for a remote hike-in experience. Embrace the great outdoors and create memories in this scenic high country.
Notable campgrounds
- Lake Catani Campground: Nestled within Snow Gum woodlands, perfect for waterfalls exploration and alpine relaxation.
- Mount McLeod Hike-in Camping Area: Offers a secluded alpine experience, ideal for stargazing and tranquility.
- Rocky Creek Hike-in Camping Area: A remote spot accessible by a scenic hike, surrounded by native flora and fauna.
Tips for snagging a campsite
- Book early, especially for peak seasons, to secure your ideal campsite.
- Consider mid-week stays for better availability and a quieter experience.
- Keep an eye on cancellations for last-minute opportunities.
- Explore nearby camping options for alternative stays if the park is fully booked.
When to go
The best time to visit Mount Buffalo National Park is from November through April, when the weather is more favourable for outdoor activities. Winter brings snow, transforming the park into a wonderland for snow sports, though some areas may be inaccessible.
Know before you go
- Check for any road closures or park alerts before your visit, such as the current closure of Reservoir Road.
- Ensure you're prepared for alpine conditions, which can change rapidly.
- Accessible facilities are available, but check ahead for specific needs.
- Remember to register all vehicles when booking your campsite.
- Respect the park's wildlife and natural environment during your stay.
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