The Boys Camping Area

Victorian High Country

Victorian High Country

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Free CampingCaravansTent Site

About this campsite

Historic bush camping area in Rubicon State Forest with basic facilities, pit toilets and river access. Suitable for caravans and tents, not large rigs.

The Boys Camping Area occupies a historic site in Rubicon State Forest along the Rubicon River, approximately two hours north-east of Melbourne. The location was once a single men's camp following World War I. This basic bush camping area provides pit toilets and welcomes caravans and tents, though it is not suitable for large rigs or motorhomes. Access is via dry-weather gravel roads only. A short walking track connects The Boys to nearby Kendalls Camping Area, while the surrounding state forest offers opportunities for bushwalking, fishing, mountain bike riding and birdwatching.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Tent Site

Free Camping

Location

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Common questions about The Boys Camping Area

Is The Boys Camping Area free to camp at?

Yes. The Boys Camping Area 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: caravans, tent site and free camping.

What facilities does The Boys Camping Area have?

The Boys Camping Area has 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.

Can you book The Boys Camping Area online?

We hold no online booking link for The Boys 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 The Boys Camping Area?

The Boys Camping Area 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 The Boys Camping Area

Facilities recorded for The Boys Camping Area
Facility	On site
Caravans	Yes
Tent Site	Yes
Free Camping	Yes

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Rubicon Camping Area

This camping area is under some rather large trees providing shade on a hot summers day. this basic site offers two separate areas. Set up your tent and relax in this true bush setting.

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Kendalls Camp Area

Free riverside camping in Rubicon State Forest. Tents, caravans welcome. Toilets, fires allowed, pets OK. Seasonal closure. Fishing, bushwalking, biking nearby.

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Jim Bullock

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Old Coach Camping Area

Tucked away this private campsite offers a couple of quiet campsites recommended to be only accessed by four-wheel drive. A basic bush camp next to the Big River, the tree covered sites offer options for small groups of campers.