Shadbolt Campground
Last Updated Jan 2014 | Originally suggested by Peter
A clearing in open forest of Red Ironbark backed by a mixture of Yellow Gum (White Ironbark) and Grey Box with Whipstick mallee (blue, green, and bull mallees) on clay and rocky ground.
Hot in summer. Originally an eucalyptus oil distillery site there are a few peppercorn trees and cacti scattered around the dam, all contributing to provide the most attractive camp around Bendigo.
Now formally designated a picnic ground. The fenced, level cul-de-sac car park can be crowded with picnickers at weekends and constrains access to the facilities (3 benches, 2 BBQs).
Rated 4.1/5
Best in spring when wildflowers are spectacular.
Facilities and activities at Shadbolt
- Number of sites:
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4
- 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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Not allowed
- 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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No fires are permitted at this camp ground.
- Barbeques:
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Wood barbeques are available. Bring firewood and check firebans.
- 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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Yes.
- Horse Riding:
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No
- Canoeing / Kayaking:
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There is no canoeing or kayaking at or near this campsite
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Location information for Shadbolt
This campsite is in Greater Bendigo National Park
Predominately made up of grassy woodlands of box and ironbark, this is a great park for exploring and camping.
This campsite is accessable with regular 2wd vehicles.
From Bendigo [A79]: North 6k on the Loddon Valley Hwy [B260] through California Gully, just over the railway bridge turn right (north-east) 3k on Jobs Gully Rd, cross the Eaglehawk-Epsom Rd, north 6k on the Eaglehawk-Neilborough Rd (gravel) to the Notley Camp turnoff, continue on 3.6k past the old Camp Hotel (closed) and Skylark Rd turnoff (signposted parking area), right 0.1k on a signposted access road.
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