Last Updated Jan 2014 | Originally suggested by Peter
Very pleasant, quiet camp in State Forest by the Howqua River near the junction with Running Creek.
A large, green, level river flat in open forest of Narrow-leaved Peppermint, Candlebark, Blue Gum, Manna Gum and Stringybark, surrounded by dry foothill forest. Some sites grassed, some worn.
Rated 4.2/5
Wrens, rosellas, kookaburras magpies and ducks abound.
40
Free Campground
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.
No bbqs are provided.
This campsite is near a river or creek that has swimming holes.
There are fishing spots at or near this campsite.
Picnic tables are not provided at this camsite
There are canoeing and kayaking spots at or near this campsite
This site is accessable by caravans in good weather.
From Mansfield: South 23k down the Woods Point Rd [C511] to just over the Howqua Rv Bridge (9k N of Jamieson), left (east) up the Howqua River Rd (Howquadale Rd) 8k (gravel, increasingly narrow and twisty) enter state forest, cross Running Creek bridge, 200m up to ridge and downsignposted track to left (300m) [check if wet] opposite Steiners Rd
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