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There is no water supply at this site so please bring your own.
Facilities available
About this site
This scenic and historically unique site is located in Mt Disappointment State Forest. Straddling the Great Dividing Range, this is one of Melbourne’s most accessible forest areas for recreation. The area suffered severe bushfire damage in 1982 and 2009, but the forest is regenerating. It continues to provide a haven for wildlife, visitors and recreation activities.
Mt Disappointment State Forest is the traditional land of the Kulin nation. The Wurundjeri tribe looked after the land in the south and the Taungurung tribe looked after the land in the north.
Number One Camp has a fascinating history. In the 1940s it housed 75 Italian prisoners of war who were supervised by members of the Australian military.
They cut firewood, cleared timber and built forest roads. Post-World War II, European immigrant workers were encouraged to settle in Australia and resided here. Up until the 1970s, Number One Camp housed many foresters.
Today you’ll find a large campground set up with picnic facilities and horse yards.
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- Number One is a spacious campground
- Make use of the picnic facilities
- Base yourself here to enjoy the activities on offer in Mt Disappointment State Forest
- Bring your horse to Number One and use the designated yards
- Explore the forest on horseback
Number One is a spacious campground
Make use of the picnic facilities
Base yourself here to enjoy the activities on offer in Mt Disappointment State Forest
Bring your horse to Number One and use the designated yards
Explore the forest on horseback
Campground
This is an ideal picnicking and camping spot to relax and enjoy a bush experience with friends and family. At the entrance to the campground there are grassy areas equipped with a picnic shelter, table, toilets, wood fire pit and ample parking. There is plenty of room to accommodate tents, swags, campervans and caravans. Please note there is no water source nearby so bring extra drinking water.
Horse yards
Make use of the horse yards at Number One and enjoy a scenic horse ride through Mt Disappointment State Forest.
How to get there
Page last updated: 31/07/24