Smoko Camping Area in Smoko, VIC — photo 1

Smoko Camping Area

Smoko, VIC
At a glance
CampgroundDrinking WaterPets WelcomeToiletsFire PlaceRiver FishingSwimmingFishing SpotTent Site

About this campsite

Located next to the serene Ovens River, the Smoko Camping Area provides a tranquil bush camping experience with several secluded locations for setting up camp. This peaceful site offers essential amenities such as a long-drop toilet and basic BBQ facilities. Though television reception is nonexistent, campers can enjoy the benefits of satisfactory internet and phone connection, allowing you to stay connected while being immersed in nature. Enjoy the calm and quiet while embracing the simplicity of outdoor living at the Smoko Camping Area.

Smoko Camping Area offers a peaceful bush camping experience near the Ovens River, with a variety of secluded locations for camp setup. The amenities include basic BBQ facilities and a long-drop toilet. Although the region does not support TV reception, it provides satisfactory internet and phone connectivity, enabling you to stay connected while immersing yourself in the serenity of the natural surroundings. With its tranquility and functional facilities, Smoko Camping Area promises an authentic camping experience where you can unplug from the everyday rush and recharge amidst nature.

How to Get There

Look out for the turn off, blink an eye and you miss it. It's just 500m dirt track off the highway and looks as if you're driving into a private property.

What this place offers

Amenities

Drinking Water
Toilets

Activities

Swimming
Fishing Spot

Accommodation Types

Campgrounds
Camping Area
Tent Site
Caravans

Facilities

Shade
Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Lookout
Walking
Unknown feature
Fire Place
River Fishing
Photo Opportunity
Free Overnight Camp
Adjacent to Ovens River
Old style rustic longdrop toilet
BYO drinking water
Both Optus & Telstra 3g signal
Mobile Phone Coverage

Location

Smoko Camping Area•Great Alpine Road, Smoko, VIC, 3741

Weather Forecast

Data from MET Norway
MON🌤️
15° / 3°
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TUE☁️
15° / 3°
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WED☁️
15° / 4°
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THU🌤️
20° / 4°
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FRI☁️
19° / 9°
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Common questions about Smoko Camping Area

What facilities does Smoko Camping Area have?

Smoko Camping Area has lookout, drinking water, pets welcome, walking, toilets and fire place. That is the short list; 22 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 Smoko Camping Area?

The record for Smoko Camping Area 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 Smoko Camping Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Smoko Camping Area, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Smoko Camping Area?

Smoko Camping Area sits in Smoko, 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 Smoko Camping Area

Facilities recorded for Smoko Camping Area
FacilityOn site
LookoutYes
Drinking WaterYes
Pets WelcomeYes
WalkingYes
Yes
ToiletsYes
Fire PlaceYes
River FishingYes
CampgroundsYes
Camping AreaYes
SwimmingYes
Photo OpportunityYes
Fishing SpotYes
Free Overnight CampYes
Tent SiteYes
Adjacent to Ovens RiverYes
Old style rustic longdrop toiletYes
BYO drinking waterYes
CaravansYes
Both Optus & Telstra 3g signalYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
ShadeYes
Picnic TablesYes

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Great Alpine Road

Smoko, VIC 3741

Smoko Camping Area