The Forest Camp

Victorian High Country

The Forest Camp

Victorian High Country

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Free CampingCaravansTent SiteToilets

About this campsite

Free riverside camping at The Forest Camp along Victoria's Murray River, with caravan and tent sites, toilets, BBQ facilities and campfires allowed.

The Forest Camp is a Parks Victoria-managed campground in the Murray River region suitable for caravans and tent camping. The site provides basic facilities including toilets and designated barbecue areas, with campfires permitted. Positioned within the river red gum forests characteristic of this part of Victoria's Murray corridor, the campground offers access to the waterway and surrounding bushland. As a free camping area, it attracts visitors seeking straightforward riverside camping without powered sites or advanced amenities. The location provides opportunities for fishing, water-based activities and exploring the natural environment of the Murray River system.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Tent Site

Free Camping

Location

The Forest Camp•VIC

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🎯 Things to Do Nearby

within 50km

Activities and attractions near The Forest Camp

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47.6km

Howlong Lions Park

Attraction

Howlong, NSW

Lions park in Howlong with picnic facilities. Day use rest area.

Day Use Area

Common questions about The Forest Camp

Is The Forest Camp free to camp at?

Yes. The Forest Camp 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, toilets and free camping.

What facilities does The Forest Camp have?

The Forest Camp has caravans, tent site, toilets 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 Forest Camp online?

We hold no online booking link for The Forest Camp, 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 Forest Camp?

The Forest Camp 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 Forest Camp

Facilities recorded for The Forest Camp
Facility	On site
Caravans	Yes
Tent Site	Yes
Toilets	Yes
Free Camping	Yes

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