Big Hill Campground
Last Updated Dec 2019 by Andrea_Cola
This is a small, fairly open campground suitable for tent based camping
Be careful deciding to camp here after wet weather as the ground can get quite boggy. There is not a lot of grass coverage and most of the sites have a slight gradient to them, so finding a level spot to pitch a tent can be a bit challenging.
It is a beautiful spot however, set amongst tall straight eucalyptus and surrounded by ferns. It is also usually fairly quiet (probably due to the lack of amenities) which makes it attractive in itself. The nearby coastal camping spots seem to attract a lot more people.
There is no water available here, so you will need to bring your own. You will also need to bring your own firewood.
Thanks to Peter for the following additions...
Pleasant, green, ridge top bush camping high in the Otway Range, without views.
A sloping grassed (short) clearing, shaded by surrounding Mountain Ash and Manna Gum forest with a dense understory of scrub with some tree ferns. Features a small dam and a couple of level spots. Bush camping without fires. Rated 3.7/5
Facilities and activities at Big Hill
- Number of sites:
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20
- Camping Fees:
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First in, first served
- Bookings:
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Bookings can be made over the phone or internet.
- How to book:
- Toilets:
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Longdrop or composting
- Pets:
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Not allowed
- Water Availability:
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No water available at this campsite
- Camp fires:
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Fires may be allowed in built fire places. Please check local fire bans and rules.
- Barbeques:
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Wood barbeques are available. Bring firewood and check firebans.
- Swimming:
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There are no known swimming spots at this campsite.
- Fishing:
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There is no fishing at or near this campsite.
- Picnic Tables:
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Picnic tables are not provided at this camsite
- Horse Riding:
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No
- Canoeing / Kayaking:
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There is no canoeing or kayaking at or near this campsite
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Location information for Big Hill
This campsite is in Great Otway National Park
Great Otway is a wonderfully diverse coastal National Park, stretching between Torquay and Princetown in Victoria.
This campsite is accessable with regular 2wd vehicles.
The road into the campground is signed off Dean Marsh Road (Lorne Road) about 11km north west from Lorne in Victoria.
Access from Lorne: North-west 8k up the Deans Marsh-Lorne Rd [C151] to Benwerrin (just past the Mt Sabine Rd junction), right 200m on the Big Hill Track (sign)(gravel), short, steep access track on right (check if wet)
View directions from Lorne to Big Hill Campground in google maps
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