Doolans Bend Campground
Last Updated Jan 2014 | Originally suggested by Peter
Pleasant, quiet, dispersed bush camping by the Murray River adjacent to flood plain River Red Gum open grassed forest and billabongs.
Sites are generally level, most with adequate shade and short green grass. Low level banks, no beach. Small, muddy, informal boat ramp.
Rated 4.4/5
Prolific bird life.
Expect grazing cattle.
Proposed to change status from Murray Rv Reserve to Murray Rv Park
Facilities and activities at Doolans Bend
- Number of sites:
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8
- Camping Fees:
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Free Camping
- Bookings:
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We have no information available on how to book this site.
- How to book:
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First in, best dressed.
- Toilets:
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No toilets available at this campsite
- 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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Wood barbeques are available. Bring firewood and check firebans.
- Swimming:
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This campsite is near a river or creek that has swimming holes.
- Fishing:
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There are fishing spots at or near this campsite.
- Picnic Tables:
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Yes.
- Horse Riding:
- Unknown.
- Canoeing / Kayaking:
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There are canoeing and kayaking spots at or near this campsite
Location information for Doolans Bend
This campsite is in Murray River Reserve
The Murray River Reserves were set up to protect areas of cultural and natural assets along this stretch of the Murray
This site is accessable by caravans in good weather.
Access from Rutherglen: East 16k on the Murray Valley Hwy [B400], left (north) 3k on the Chiltern-Howlong Rd, sharp right (south-east) 3k on the Barnawartha-Howlong Rd (to just over Indigo Cr at Creamery Bridge), left (north) (signed river access) into reserve, 0.8k (gravel) to river.
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