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23 Reviews

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Tom A.
3 years ago

Quite popular. Went Friday night of labour day w/end and it peaked at 20 cars worth of campers which was somewhat full. But next night was even busier. The grounds are mostly wide open, so privacy is... Read more

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Tom F.
3 years ago

Rode in at 2pm on a saturday, only 3-4 people here already to see the Ada tree with more rolling in by 5pm. Lots of space but can see it filling up when there's better weather. No water unfortunately

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Marina
3 years ago

Lovely place in the middle of the forest. It is small and cars are parked out of the camping area. There is a drop toilet and a natural water source not far in a track in the left corner.

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rhi
4 years ago

Really great spot! Went when it was pouring rain and the small shelter was a great comfort.

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Katie C.
4 years ago

Nice well maintained site with several walks near by. Our Friday night stay was great, however on Saturday evening the site went from four groups of campers to more than twenty. It was jam-packed and unfortunately ruined by an obnoxious group that drank, blasted music and were generally disruptive past 2am.


Top Questions

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Bailey o. 2 years ago
Question:

Can you have your car at your tent or are there barriers stoping you from driving to your tent?

Answer:

Would love the answer to this! by Anycamper

Answer:

There are wooden posts. Unless you camp right next to them, you'll be separate from car by Tom A.

Answer:

Hi good people. Is the camp-site busy? by Maurizio De Spirt

Answer:

It was not busy when we went only 4 campers it’s a big ground by Sarah B.

Answer:

How far of a walk are the creeks an rivers for fishing? by Jack G.

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Anycamper 4 years ago
Question:

Is this a caravan friendly site ?

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Anycamper 4 years ago
Question:

Hi there! Do I need to make a booking for the campsite?

Answer:

Does anyone know if this spot gets very busy over Easter? by Monique

Answer:

No booking needed. Labour Day weekend was busy af, so Easter probably would be more by Tom A.

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Jasmine H. 5 years ago
Question:

Do you need to book?

Answer:

Nope by Ryan M.

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Thanks by Jasmine H.

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Location

Big Creek Rd,
McMahons Creek Near ADA,
Victoria

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Listing type
Campsite
Management
State Forest
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Average temperature

January
L 12°C
H 23°C
February
L 13°C
H 22°C
March
L 11°C
H 20°C
April
L 10°C
H 16°C
May
L 8°C
H 12°C
June
L 6°C
H 10°C
July
L 5°C
H 9°C
August
L 5°C
H 11°C
September
L 6°C
H 13°C
October
L 7°C
H 15°C
November
L 9°C
H 19°C
December
L 10°C
H 20°C
Source: Meteostat

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