Big River

Lakes and Craters

Big River

Lakes and Craters

At a glanceFree campsite

Free CampingTent Site

About this campsite

Big River Camping Area in Mount Wills Historic Area offers basic tent camping in Victoria's High Country, managed by Parks Victoria with limited facilities.

Big River Camping Area sits within the Mount Wills Historic Area in Victoria's High Country, managed by Parks Victoria. This basic bush camping location offers tent sites in a remote setting accessed via unsealed roads. The area provides access to the surrounding state forest landscape, with opportunities for exploring the historic mining region. Visitors should come prepared with all necessary supplies and equipment, as facilities are limited to the natural environment. The campground suits those seeking a quiet, back-to-basics camping experience away from developed amenities, with space available for self-sufficient campers looking to experience the Victorian High Country's forested terrain.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Tent Site

Free Camping

Location

Big River•VIC

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Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo

TODAY⛈️

21° / 10°

💧 78%

SAT🌦️

17° / 7°

💧 92%

SUN🌦️

9° / 4°

💧 45%

MON☁️

17° / 2°

💧 8%

TUE☁️

16° / 7°

💧 2%

Common questions about Big River

Is Big River free to camp at?

Yes. Big River in VIC is a free camp, so there is no nightly fee to stay. There is no booking system for it, so plan on first in, best dressed, especially on long weekends. Facilities on site: tent site and free camping.

What facilities does Big River have?

Big River has tent site and free camping. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Can you book Big River online?

We hold no online booking link for Big River, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season. If a managing authority takes bookings by phone, their number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Big River?

Big River sits in VIC. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Big River

Facilities recorded for Big River
Facility	On site
Tent Site	Yes
Free Camping	Yes

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