Federal Mill camping area (walk-in camping)

Gippsland

Gippsland

At a glanceFree campsite

Free Camping

About this campsite

Free walk-in campsite in Gippsland forest, accessible from Ada Tree or Walk into History track. No fees, dogs allowed, river water available.

Federal Mill camping area is a walk-in site in Gippsland's myrtle beech and mountain ash forest, accessible via the Walk into History track or from the Ada Tree picnic area. No booking or fees required for this hike-in campground, which serves bushwalkers tackling the multi-day trail or shorter walks from High Lead Carpark, Starlings Gap or Ada Tree. Water can be collected from the Ada River via a linking track to a pier, though no toilets are provided at this remote, historic site. Dogs are permitted.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Free Camping

Location

Federal Mill camping area (walk-in camping)•VIC

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Common questions about Federal Mill camping area (walk-in camping)

Is Federal Mill camping area (walk-in camping) free to camp at?

Yes. Federal Mill camping area (walk-in camping) 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: free camping.

What facilities does Federal Mill camping area (walk-in camping) have?

Federal Mill camping area (walk-in camping) has 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 Federal Mill camping area (walk-in camping) online?

We hold no online booking link for Federal Mill camping area (walk-in camping), 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.

Where is Federal Mill camping area (walk-in camping)?

Federal Mill camping area (walk-in camping) 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 Federal Mill camping area (walk-in camping)

Facilities recorded for Federal Mill camping area (walk-in camping)
Facility	On site
Free Camping	Yes

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