Runnymede Highway Park

Murray River

Murray River

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About this campsite

Free roadside camping area on Northern Highway near Runnymede, VIC. Managed by Parks Victoria. Suitable for caravans and tents with limited space available.

Runnymede Highway Park is a free camping area located on the Northern Highway near Runnymede in the Goulburn Valley, approximately 171 kilometres north of Melbourne. Managed by Parks Victoria, this roadside rest stop accommodates both caravans and tents in a bush setting with limited space. The site experiences some highway traffic noise, though volume is relatively low. Visitors are advised that the area can become muddy during wet weather. The park serves as a convenient overnight rest area for travellers on the Northern Highway.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Tent Site

Free Camping

Facilities

Shade

Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Location

Runnymede Highway Park•VIC

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Common questions about Runnymede Highway Park

Is Runnymede Highway Park free to camp at?

We have Runnymede Highway Park in VIC recorded as a free camp, but we have not confirmed that with the operator, so treat it as unconfirmed. Sites change hands and councils bring in fees, so check the current rate before you commit to the drive.

What facilities does Runnymede Highway Park have?

Runnymede Highway Park has pets welcome, shade, picnic tables, caravans, 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.

Are dogs allowed at Runnymede Highway Park?

The record for Runnymede Highway Park 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 Runnymede Highway Park online?

We hold no online booking link for Runnymede Highway Park, 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 Runnymede Highway Park?

Runnymede Highway Park 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 Runnymede Highway Park

Facilities recorded for Runnymede Highway Park
Facility	On site
Pets Welcome	Yes
Shade	Yes
Picnic Tables	Yes
Caravans	Yes
Tent Site	Yes
Free Camping	Yes

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