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Dogs allowed
No booking required
No fees payable
Suitable for 2WD vehicles
Wheelchair access

Suitable for

Family friendly

About this site

Chinamans Campground is a large open area surrounded by bushland in the Mt Cole State Forest. It’s a popular family-friendly site for walking, camping, horse riding and four-wheeling driving.

Located on the north-west side of the mountain, this campground tends to be warmer and drier than other parts of the forest making it great option for an outdoor getaway during the cooler months.  

Plan a day trip here and enjoy the beautiful scenery from the picnic area. This is a great place for birdwatching, with more than 130 species of birds sighted in Mt Cole State Forest. For a longer stay, set up camp and explore the forest's many walks including the Beeripmo Walk.

Dogs are permitted in the forest and a horse pen is available for visitor use so be sure to bring along your four-legged friends.

Accessibility information

This campground is fully accessible and provides a range of amenities suitable for visitors in a wheelchair or with limited mobility. This includes:

  • accessible car parking
  • accessible path network connecting the car park, toilets and picnic shelter
  • wheelchair-friendly picnic tables
  • two accessible toilets.

Campground

This attractive and spacious campground is suitable for individuals and larger groups. There is ample parking with plenty of room for small caravans or camper trailers. Basic facilities at this site include toilets and fire pits.

Picnic area

Take your pick of picnic spots in this open, grassy area. You’ll find a number of picnic tables, a fire pit and a large picnic shelter with covered tables which can be accessed by wheelchair.

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How to get there

Investing in nature

Chinamans Campground was upgraded in 2023 thanks to Victoria’s Great Outdoors.

Victoria’s Great Outdoors is boosting regional tourism and making it easier to enjoy nature by investing in better walking trails, campgrounds, 4WD tracks and visitor facilities.

Page last updated: 29/11/24