Camping these school holidays

Looking for a budget-friendly getaway?

You've come to the right spot with more than 300 campgrounds in Victoria's State forests, and just about all of them are free!

Our diverse natural landscape also means that campgrounds offer more than just a great place to stay, connecting visitors with nearby walking trails, bike tracks, waterways for swimming and fishing and more.

Dogs on leashes are welcome too so bring your furry friends along for the fun.

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Before you go


No bookings are required in State forests, however camping spots are available on a first-come, first served basis so plan to arrive early.

Learn more about what to expect at our sites so you can come prepared.

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A driveway to Brodies Campground with trees on either side

Brodies Campground

Grampians – A great spot for vehicle and tent-based camping by the water on the northern edge of beautiful Rocklands Reservoir.

Picnic bench and wood-fried BBQ on the grassy open campground

Manna Gum

High Country – This spacious and open campground is popular for visitors, especially in summer with its access to the Buffalo River.

O'Tooles Campground

Gippsland – Located on the river flats adjacent to Donnelly's Creek, O’Tooles is a spacious campground near to its smaller neighbour, Little O’Tooles.

A large and open grassy campground

Stringybark Creek

High Country – Dive into history at this site of the infamous Kelly Gang shootout, complete with a scenic walk and nearby campground.

A log hut with a large stone chimney surrounded by trees. There is a gravel path leading into the hut and a small wooden fence around it.

Moscow Villa

Gippsland – This beautifully crafted log hut is the centrepiece of the Bentley Plain Scenic Reserve, an area of natural beauty and deep history.

Two people walk on large stones next to a 20m waterfall

Beauchamp Falls

A short drive from Beech Forest, Beauchamp Falls is one of the Otways' most spectacular waterfalls.

An aerial view of a remote campground

Berrook Campground

A remote campground with modern facilities near the Victorian and South Australian border.

A wooden picnic table sits under a shady green tree.

Firth Park

Daylesford and Macedon Ranges – A scenic and historic camping area with access to some of the best horse riding trails through Wombat State Forest.

View of Starlings Gap Campground in the sun

Starlings Gap

Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges – Camp or picnic among the towering mountain ash trees in this open, grassy campground located less than 2 hours east of Melbourne.

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