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Spencers Bend Camping Area

Nangiloc, VIC
CampgroundFishing SpotRiver FishingSwimmingTent SiteCaravansPets Welcome

About this campsite

Spencers Bend Camping Area offers wilderness lovers a tranquil retreat by the river, surrounded by towering rivergums and dense mallee scrub. The site is ideal for camper trailers, campervans, and tents, providing numerous secluded spots near the river bank. Despite the steep banks, there are areas where a canoe could be launched, adding to the appeal for adventurous campers.

Steeped in unspoiled natural beauty, Spencers Bend Camping Area beckons to the outdoor enthusiast with its peaceful riverside setting. Ideal for tents, campervans, and camper trailers, it offers an immersive experience of living under the sprawling canopies of large rivergum trees amidst the mallee scrub. Seclusion is its winning ingredient with private camping spots located near the river bank - perfect for those seeking an intimate communion with nature. Adventurous souls would also find delight in challenging terrains with chances to launch a canoe at certain points. Experience camping at its raw best, experience Spencers Bend Camping Area!

How to Get There

Turn right at the hall and follow the dirt track around to the scrub behind the toilet block. Please do not camp on the grassy areas around the oval.

Features & Facilities

Activities

Fishing Spot
Swimming

Accommodation Types

Camping Area
Tent Site
Caravans

Facilities

Shade

Other Features

River Fishing
Mobile Phone Coverage
Mobile phone signal variable. Better near the road.
Unknown feature
Keep an eye out for overhanging branches
Walking
Dry Access Only
Canoeing Kayaking
Photo Opportunity
On the bank of the Murray River
Not suitable for large rigs
Bird Watching
Pets Welcome
Camp Trailers
Campgrounds
Free Overnight Camp

Location

Spencers Bend Camping AreaKulkyne Way, Nangiloc, VIC, 3494

Weather Forecast

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TODAY🌦️
13° / 5°
SUN☁️
14° / 6°
MON🌤️
15° / 6°
TUE☁️
15° / 5°
WED☁️
15° / 4°

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Fire Danger
Today
13°·60%·11km/h
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Tomorrow
14°·52%·16km/h
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Mon
15°·60%·16km/h
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Kulkyne Way

Nangiloc, VIC 3494