Details on 83 campsites within 100km of MAFFRA, VIC

Grant Historic Area Campground

Last Updated Dec 2013 | Originally suggested by Peter

Grant Historic Area has toilets Grant Historic Area has water available Grant Historic Area has picnic fireplaces There are bbqs available at Grant Historic Area There are picnic tables available at Grant Historic Area There are areas available in Grant Historic Area for horse riding Pets allowed in Grant Historic Area

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.

Facilities and activities at Grant Historic Area

Number of sites:

5

Camping Fees:

Free Camping

Bookings:

This is a free camping area.

How to book:

First in best dressed

Toilets:

Longdrop or composting

Pets:

Pets are allowed with conditions

Water Availability:

Non-potable water may be available. Boil all water for at least 10 minutes before drinking.

Camp fires:

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:

Wood barbeques are available. Bring firewood and check firebans.

Swimming:

There are no known swimming spots at this campsite.

Fishing:

There is no fishing at or near this campsite.

Picnic Tables:

Yes.

Horse Riding:

Yes.

Canoeing / Kayaking:

There is no canoeing or kayaking at or near this campsite

More Information

http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/_...

Location information for Grant Historic Area

Access

This site is accessable by caravans in good weather.

Getting there

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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