Last Updated Dec 2013 | Originally suggested by Peter
A medium sized, level, short grassed ridge top site adjacent to the historic town site clearing.
Shaded by white trunked Mountain Gum and Peppermint, surrounded by dense montain forest and mountain views. A pleasant, quiet, isolated camp. Historic townsite well signed.
Rated 4.2/5
Water tap from Jewelers Shop Mine (not reliable) at picnic area (small, slopes, no shade) 1k west .
Wongunggarra or Spring Hill once had 11 streets, 20 hotels, churches, banks and shops. Heaps of bricks and broken bottles and a cemetery are all that remain.
5
Free Camping
This is a free camping area.
First in best dressed
Longdrop or composting
Pets are allowed with conditions
Non-potable water may be available. Boil all water for at least 10 minutes before drinking.
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.
Wood barbeques are available. Bring firewood and check firebans.
There are no known swimming spots at this campsite.
There is no fishing at or near this campsite.
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There is no canoeing or kayaking at or near this campsite
This site is accessable by caravans in good weather.
From Dargo: North 17k up the Dargo High Plains Rd (sealed, very steep) to Wongunggarra (site), left (west) 5k on Grant Rd (gravel, narrow), right 800m down into Grant, camp on the right, round behind the Information Board.
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