Ferntree Camping Area

Raglan, VIC

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Raglan, VIC

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CampgroundNo PetsFire PlaceToiletsTent Site

About this campsite

Ferntree Camping Area is a spectacular campground nestled in Mount Buangor State Park, offering a unique spot high on the hill surrounded by lush ferns. The area is ideal for tents and careful camper trailer placement, providing ample walking tracks for outdoor exploration, and equipped with convenient amenities such as fireplaces and toilets. The site also features a communal shelter with additional seating and a fireplace, adding comfort to your adventure in nature.

The road up to this camping area splits into a one-way loop that takes you up to a splendid location high on the hill with ferns all around and the start of walking tracks. It is ideal for tents and camper trailers would also work here OK with a bit of care.

How to Get There

After entering State Park proceed to where there is a Y junction in the road. Take the right fork and follow for about 4km to the camping area, which at the top of a grade after the road splits at the sign. Steep terrain not suitable for caravans or large vehicles.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Camping Area

Tent Site

Facilities

Picnic Tables

Shade

Rules & Accessibility

No Pets

Other Features

Information

Camp Trailers

No Long Rigs

Free Overnight Camp

Suitable for tents and camper trailers

Information Board

Fire Place

No Caravans

One way traffic after road splits

Steep camping area inside the loop road

Photo Opportunity

Bird Watching

No dogs or cats allowed

Walking

Campgrounds

Birdwatching and bushwalking

Mount Buangor State Park

Unknown feature

Day Rest Area

shelter and fireplaces

picnic tables

Location

Ferntree Camping Area•Unnamed Road, Raglan, VIC, 3373

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Common questions about Ferntree Camping Area

What facilities does Ferntree Camping Area have?

Ferntree Camping Area has picnic tables, information, camping area, camp trailers, no long rigs and free overnight camp. That is the short list; 26 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.

Are dogs allowed at Ferntree Camping Area?

The record for Ferntree Camping Area lists "No Pets", so dogs are welcome here. National parks and conservation areas nearby often take a different view, so check the rules for any day trips you have planned. Keep them on a lead around other campers and clean up after them, and nobody has a problem with it.

Can you book Ferntree Camping Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Ferntree Camping Area, 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 Ferntree Camping Area?

Ferntree Camping Area sits in Raglan, 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 Ferntree Camping Area

Facilities recorded for Ferntree Camping Area
Facility	On site
Picnic Tables	Yes
Information	Yes
Camping Area	Yes
Camp Trailers	Yes
No Long Rigs	Yes
Free Overnight Camp	Yes
Suitable for tents and camper trailers	Yes
No Pets	Yes
Information Board	Yes
Fire Place	Yes
No Caravans	Yes
One way traffic after road splits	Yes
Steep camping area inside the loop road	Yes
Photo Opportunity	Yes
Bird Watching	Yes
No dogs or cats allowed	Yes
Walking	Yes
Campgrounds	Yes
Birdwatching and bushwalking	Yes
Toilets	Yes
Mount Buangor State Park	Yes
	Yes
Tent Site	Yes
Day Rest Area	Yes
Shade	Yes
shelter and fireplaces	Yes
picnic tables	Yes

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