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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Witches Garden on the Mitta Mitta River
3 sites · RVs, Tents110 acres · Mitta Mitta, VIC
Our Mitta River and Callaghan Creek unpowered campsites are along waterways where there is access to the water. Not far from these camp sites is our garden which we open to the public for weddings and events. The gardens are very extensive and beautiful and there are chooks and a large vegie garden and in season (usually summer and autumn) we have excess veg available to campers. We also have chooks and farm animals so dogs must be kept under control.
Our area has very little mobile phone coverage but if you are with Telstra you will be fine as there is a Telstra tower not far away.
On Callaghan Creek Road we have a peaceful camping spot by the creek. This is in a secluded and very pretty spot on our farm. 4 wheel drive needed as you will be driving across paddocks and down a short steep hill to the creek. Off-road caravan friendly.
Children welcome but must be supervised at all times (farms can be dangerous)
Well behaved dogs on lead are allowed. No amenities campers must have own camping toilet and be self-contained.
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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:
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3-bedroom cabin with fireplace and airconditioning;
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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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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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Glen Wills Wilderness Retreat
1 site · Lodging10 acres · Glen Wills, VIC
Surrounded by gum trees on 30 acres of private High Country bushland, the homestead is a peaceful place where you can breathe out and enjoy life's simple pleasures.
The perfect base to explore the Alpine Region's bushwalking, mountain biking, kayaking, white-water rafting and trout fishing. The homestead is also a peaceful, cosy spot to relax, sit around the campfire outside or the wood stove inside, breath in the fresh mountain air and gaze at the stars.
The rustic mud brick guesthouse has 10 bedrooms, 5 with ensuite and 5 upstairs with a shared bathroom.
The Wilderness Retreat is popular with couples as well as larger groups of family and friends, school camps and study groups.
The open-plan kitchen and living room, with a huge dining table and wood stove for heating is a perfect spot to relax, share a feast and warm up after a day exploring the Alpine Region.
Outside, there is an outdoor kitchen for BBQing as well as a wood-fired pizza oven, outdoor fire heated bath, and campfire. You can explore the acres of pristine bush on the property, or venture further afield for fishing, bushwalking, mountain bike riding, or snow sports higher up in the mountains.
The guesthouse is off-grid, with solar hot water, and a combination of solar and hydro power. The rustic timber beams, slate floors and mud-brick walls create a cosy atmosphere - a true country wilderness retreat.
- 10 bedrooms (sleeps 20)- 5 bedrooms have en-suites - each with a double and single bed- bedrooms without en-suites have 2 singles in each- Spacious yet warm and cosy- Wood provided- Linen available- Great views- Eco details: the Retreat is solar and hydro-powered- Entertainment and bbq area with pizza oven- You and your group can have the choice of a self-contained or fully catered holiday
Linen is supplied but if you would prefer to bring your own (sheets, bedding & towels) we can offer you a 10% discount, speak to your host for the code.
We also do a 10% discount for groups of 10 or more.
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The best camping near Alpine National Park guide
Overview
About
Alpine National Park, in eastern Victoria and bordering New South Wales' Kosciuszko 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
- 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.
- 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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