Dairy Flat Campground
Last Updated Jan 2014 | Originally suggested by Peter
A small forested flat beside the Big River, well off the Big River Rd and surrounded by steep forested slopes.
Well shaded by Peppermint and scattered Mountain Ash with an understory of Tea-tree, wattle and scrub.
Rated 4.2/5
Wrens, tree climbers, kookaburras and wallabies are common.
Facilities and activities at Dairy Flat
- Number of sites:
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2
- Camping Fees:
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Free campground.
- Bookings:
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This is a free camping area.
- How to book:
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First in, best dressed.
- Toilets:
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No toilets available at this campsite
- Pets:
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Pets are allowed with conditions
- Water Availability:
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Non-potable water may be available. Boil all water for at least 10 minutes before drinking.
- Camp fires:
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There are no built fireplaces in this camp ground, however it may be permisable to have a camp fire under certain conditions. Please check local fire restrictions and rules before lighting fires.
- Barbeques:
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No bbqs are provided.
- Swimming:
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It is not known if there are any swimming holes near this campsite.
- Fishing:
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It is not known if there are any fishing spots near this campsite.
- Picnic Tables:
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Picnic tables are not provided at this camsite
- Horse Riding:
- Unknown.
- Canoeing / Kayaking:
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It is not known if there are any canoeing or kayaking spots near this campsite.
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Location information for Dairy Flat
This campsite is in Big River State Forest (Upper)
The gem in this state forest is the heritage classified Big River, however with many kilometers of forest roads, it is a great spot for car/4wd based exploring.
This campsite is accessable with regular 2wd vehicles.
From Mere Junction: North down the Eildon-Warburton Rd (gravel) 5.9k to a Y road junction. Right (east) 8.5k on the Big River Rd (100m past Miners Flat Track), left (north) 0.5k down the Dairy Flat Track (steep, narrow, winding) to its end.
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