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Mt Franklin Reserve

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43 Reviews

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Daniel S.
7 years ago

Camped here a few times. Free and close to Dayelsford and Castlemaine. Some of the camp sites are fitted out with bbqs.

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Anne o.
7 years ago

Went in winter of 2017, wildlife was great, area long old natural and clean. Plother visitors were friendly and respectful. Ranger comes to check up and offer assistance regularly. Walking trails were nice. It rained while we were there and the pine smelled lovely!

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Daniel M.
8 years ago

Great campsite nested in the crater of an ancient volcano, surrounded by a perimeter of large pine trees. There are basic toilets, fire bbq’s and rainwater available.


Top Questions

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Josh A. 5 days ago
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Is there reception here?

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Matthew w. 10 months ago
Question:

Do you have to book or can you just rock up ?

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No booking. just rock up. Chose a good time: possible noon or early afternoon when the campers from the previous night left already. by Kriszta

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Thanks heaps by Matthew w.

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Antony 2 years ago
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Are there many spots left for this weekend ?

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Should I book dates of stay? by Ray H.

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It’s free camping. You can’t book by Alice K.

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Sarah C. 2 years ago
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How many sites are available here? We’ll just have a tent but we’re conscious it’s just after the new year and still during school holidays. We’ll be driving a long way and don’t want to find ourselves with nowhere to camp. Thanks

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There are a lot if places, for tents and for campervans. by Kriszta

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I would have a backup plan by Annette F.

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Thanks. There were plenty of sites available when I went last year by Sarah C.

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Soz H. 5 years ago
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How early do we need to arrive this weekend to get a spot?

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Spots are still available, but they will fill up quickly from today onwards by Tamarah P.

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Ok. Thank you! by Soz H.

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Is there availability for Queen’s Birthday weekend by Billy L.

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Is there any old gold diggings around to use my detectors and to pan/highbank for gold by Ray H.

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Location

Mount Franklin Rd,
Mount Franklin,
Victoria

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Details

Listing type
Campsite
Caravans
Yes
Management
National Parks

Average temperature

January
L 13°C
H 30°C
February
L 13°C
H 29°C
March
L 11°C
H 26°C
April
L 8°C
H 21°C
May
L 5°C
H 16°C
June
L 4°C
H 13°C
July
L 3°C
H 12°C
August
L 3°C
H 14°C
September
L 4°C
H 17°C
October
L 6°C
H 20°C
November
L 9°C
H 24°C
December
L 10°C
H 28°C
Source: Meteostat

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