Details on 83 campsites within 100km of MAFFRA, VIC

Mount Ewen (Dargo High Plains) Campground

Last Updated Dec 2013 | Originally suggested by Peter

Mount Ewen (Dargo High Plains) has water available Mount Ewen (Dargo High Plains) has picnic fireplaces There are bbqs available at Mount Ewen (Dargo High Plains) There are picnic tables available at Mount Ewen (Dargo High Plains) There are areas available in Mount Ewen (Dargo High Plains) for horse riding Pets allowed in Mount Ewen (Dargo High Plains)


A level, grassed, pleasant ridge top clearing surrounded by dense montain forest.

Green grass (mown by cattle and wallabies). The best camp along the Dargo High Plains Road.

Rated 4.2/5

Currajongs and parrots are common.

Good water is available 800m north at Mt Ewen Springs - a cascading stream by the roadside. At 1200m can be cold.

The Dargo High Plain Rd runs 53k north through remote alpine country with some fine views and spring flowers. The reasonable gravel road is closed by snow in winter, is unsuitable for caravans (steep twisty sections) and can suffer logging truck damage.

Facilities and activities at Mount Ewen (Dargo High Plains)

Number of sites:

2

Camping Fees:

Free Camping

Bookings:

This is a free camping area.

How to book:

First in, best dressed.

Toilets:

No toilets available at this campsite

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://www.dse.vic.gov.au/_...

Location information for Mount Ewen (Dargo High Plains)

Access

This campsite is accessable with regular 2wd vehicles.

Getting there

From Dargo (92k N of Stratford [A1]): North 17k up the Dargo High Plains Rd (sealed, very steep) continue (wide gravel) 5.7k, signed access track on right 50m




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