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Fort O'Hare Campground

Dartmoor, VIC
At a glance
CampgroundTent SitePets WelcomeCaravansFishing SpotToiletsDrinking WaterRiver Fishing

About this campsite

Fort O'Hare Campground is a delightful and versatile camping area set among the trees or in open clearings. Offering access to a natural spring for drinking water, they also feature essential amenities, including fire pits, barbeques and picnic tables. One of their central attractions is the direct stairway to the Glenelg River, which includes a small wharf for canoe and kayak launches. Additionally, they provide a secure swimming area for children. The nearby town boasts striking wooden sculptures, making it a complete package for a tranquil and adventurous camping experience.

Fort O'Hare Campground is the ideal getaway for nature enthusiasts, nestled at the commencement of an enchanting 4-day canoe journey to Nelson via Lower Glenelg National Park. This site offers amenities such as natural spring drinking water at the nearby picnic area and additional access to drinking water in-town. The campground's charm lies in its flexibility. Set up your tent in the cozy forest glades for a rustic experience or pick an open spot in the expansive grassy field, equipped with fire pits, barbecues, and picnic tables. The area welcomes visitors with no time restrictions or grey water constraints, solely encouraging donations for upkeep. What sets the place apart is the community's addition of a stairway leading to Glenelg River. This installation not only facilitates canoe and kayak launching, but also serves as a perfect swimming spot. For families with young ones, a safeguarded children's swimming area featuring a small beach and barrier is situated nearby. The delight of visiting doesn't stop there; make sure to take a stroll along Greenham Street, beautifully adorned with intricate wood carvings. Fort O'Hare Campground accentuates the joy of outdoor living, promising a truly rejuvenating experience.

How to Get There

From waypoint on Princes Highway, turn north into Ascot Street. Proceed for a couple of blocks until you come to Greenham Street where you turn right and continue to the campground at the end of the street, by the Glenelg River

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets
Drinking Water

Activities

Fishing
Fishing Spot

Accommodation Types

Tent Site
Caravans
Campground

Facilities

Shade

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

On the bank of the Glenelg River
Campgrounds
Canoeing
Mobile Phone Coverage
Long Rig
Walking
Canoeing Kayaking
Free Overnight Camp
Unknown feature
River Fishing

Location

Fort O'Hare Campground•Greenham Street, Dartmoor, VIC, 3304

Common questions about Fort O'Hare Campground

Is Fort O'Hare Campground free to camp at?

Yes. Fort O'Hare Campground in Dartmoor, 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: on the bank of the glenelg river, shade, tent site and pets welcome.

What facilities does Fort O'Hare Campground have?

Fort O'Hare Campground has on the bank of the glenelg river, shade, tent site, pets welcome, campgrounds and caravans. That is the short list; 18 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 Fort O'Hare Campground?

The record for Fort O'Hare Campground lists "Pets Welcome", 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 Fort O'Hare Campground online?

We hold no online booking link for Fort O'Hare Campground, 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 Fort O'Hare Campground?

Fort O'Hare Campground sits in Dartmoor, 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 Fort O'Hare Campground

Facilities recorded for Fort O'Hare Campground
FacilityOn site
On the bank of the Glenelg RiverYes
ShadeYes
Tent SiteYes
Pets WelcomeYes
CampgroundsYes
CaravansYes
FishingYes
CanoeingYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
Long RigYes
WalkingYes
CampgroundYes
Fishing SpotYes
Canoeing KayakingYes
Free Overnight CampYes
ToiletsYes
Yes
Drinking WaterYes
River FishingYes

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Greenham Street

Dartmoor, VIC 3304

Fort O'Hare Campground