Watts Bend Camping Area in Colignan, VIC — photo 1

Watts Bend Camping Area

Colignan, VIC
CampgroundTent SiteFishing SpotRiver FishingPets WelcomeSwimmingCaravansBoat Ramp

About this campsite

Watts Bend Camping Area is charmingly nestled at the bank of the Murray River, offering opportunities for bush camping. Despite its compact size, it can accommodate large rigs and is just a stone's throw away from paved roads. Some locations may slope, but flat sites are also available. The area boasts of a dry weather road leading to a boat ramp and additional camping spots. Visitors can also expect variable mobile phone signal strength. Activities include boating or canoeing to access sandy beach areas across the river. Please exercise caution around the rivergums as falling branches can occur.

Watts Bend Camping Area is an exclusive camping spot nestled on the serene bank of the Murray River. Its compact nature further offers intimate spots for large camping rigs just a few meters off the bitumen. Some sites have a slight gradient to create a unique camping experience, while level sites are also available to cater to varying preferences. Coupled with an unpredictable mobile phone signal, Watts Bend tentatively brings one closer to nature and creates a unique experience of escape from the digital world. If you navigate along the dry weather road that leads towards the right, you'll discover a boat ramp which leads to additional camping spaces. When you have a boat or canoe, you may come across broad sandy beach areas conveniently located across the river that will spruce up your camping experience. However, be cautious for falling branches from the towering rivergum trees as you take in the captivating sights and sounds.

Features & Facilities

Activities

Fishing Spot
Swimming
Boat Ramp
Public Boat Ramp

Accommodation Types

Tent Site
Camping Area
Caravans

Facilities

Shade

Other Features

Fossicking Site
On the bank of the Murray River
Walking
Long Rig
Free Overnight Camp
Dry weather access only
Boat Ramps
Bird Watching
Campgrounds
Unknown feature
River Fishing
No facilities
Variable to OK mobile signal
Mobile Phone Coverage
Pets Welcome
Close to bitumen road

Location

Watts Bend Camping AreaKulkyne Way, Colignan, VIC, 3494

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY☁️
15° / 3°
SAT☁️
13° / 3°
SUN☁️
14° / 4°
MON☁️
16° / 4°
TUE☁️
17° / 6°
💧 3%

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Fire Danger
Today
15°·65%·7km/h
No Rating
Tomorrow
13°·67%·6km/h
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Sun
14°·69%·10km/h
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Kulkyne Way

Colignan, VIC 3494