Buttercup Creek Campground
Last Updated Jan 2014 | Originally suggested by Peter
Five zones (signed) dispersed over 4k of un-maintained but firm road. Most sites backed by farm paddocks.
Generally small, grassed (short), signed creek side clearings within State Forest, facing steep forested hills
Rated 3.8/5.
Peppermint, Swamp Gum, Candlebark, Manna Gum, and Stringybark provide shade.
Sites (distances from Carters Rd junction):
#5 : 0.7k, 2 sites, secluded by bush
road deteriorates, large, shallow pot holes
#4 : 2.2k, 4 sites, WC, the most attractive site
#3 : 2.3k, 6 sites, WC, hillside-most sites slope
#2 : 4.0k, 4 sites, WC, narrow, extended along road
#1 : 4.7k, 3 sites, a small grassed clearing.
Creek is water supply for Mansfield - Chemical toilets preferred, alternatively locate ground toilets at least 100m away from creek
Facilities and activities at Buttercup Creek
- Number of sites:
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20
- Camping Fees:
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Free camping.
- 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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Longdrop or composting
- 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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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:
- Unknown.
- Canoeing / Kayaking:
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There is no canoeing or kayaking at or near this campsite
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Location information for Buttercup Creek
This campsite is accessable with regular 2wd vehicles.
from Mansfield [B320]: East 28.5k on the Mount Buller [C320] Rd through Merrijig and just through Sawmill Settlement, left (north) 5.4k on Carters Rd (gravel), left (west) 0.7k down Buttercup Rd to the first site, 4 more sites over the next 4k, all on the right (Buttercup Rd deteriorates).
The alternative access by turning left off the Mount Buller [C320] Rd at 15k, 9k up the Buttercup Rd to the first site, has 2 rough fords after which road is not maintained although base is firm.
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