Good to know

  • Walk-in only (400 m)
  • Heavily treed area
  • No facilities provided
  • No campfires
  • No dogs allowed
  • Cattle graze this area
  • Mobile phone coverage is available

Activities

  • Dispersed camping
  • Fishing
  • Walking

Camping area description

The Yea Camping area 1 provides walk-in camping and fishing on the banks of the Goulburn River, approximately 6 km west of Yea, with pedestrian access along Crown land adjacent to the Goulburn River off Ghin Ghin Road (refer to the map below).

This camping area is on a licensed Crown water frontage that has been designated for camping. Before visiting this site, find out about access to Crown water frontages.

The camping area is mostly flat with excellent access to the river. There are many trees in the camping area.

Camping is only permitted in a specifically designated area on this frontage (see map below). Other areas of Crown water frontage can be accessed for recreational activities other than camping, such as fishing, walking and picnicking.

Safety

Crown water frontages are rough and rugged bush camp areas.

Before you go, it is important that you consider all potential risks and hazards when accessing and camping at this location. Campers are responsible for their own safety and the safety of those in their care.

Tree hazard

  • Trees and limbs may fall unexpectedly. Avoid camping under trees.
  • Stormy and windy weather increases the risk that trees and limbs may fall.

Livestock

  • This site may be part of a working farm
  • Cattle may be present on this water frontage and access the river.
  • If cattle approach you, avoid sudden movements and loud noises.
  • Farm animals are not pets. They can be large and unpredictable and should not be approached.
  • Store your food in a secure container to avoid attracting livestock and other animals.
  • Leave all gates as you find them.

Water and flood safety

  • Play it safe by the water.
  • Hidden dangers may include submerged objects and debris and strong currents. A storm well upstream from you could cause flash flooding.
  • Check the Bureau of Meteorology for weather forecasts and flood warnings, or visit Play it Safe by the Water for more information.

Other risks that may be present include dangerous terrain, animals and adjoining farming operations.

Bushfires

  • Be aware of dangerous weather and bushfire conditions.
  • Check VicEmergency for information about current fires, Fire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Bans.  Other risks that may be present include dangerous terrain, animals and adjoining farming operations.

How to get there

  1. From Yea head west to Ghin Ghin
  2. Parking may be limited on Ghin Ghin Rd
  3. Enter Crown land on the banks of the Goulburn River adjacent to Ghin Ghin bridge
  4. Walk 450 metres to the camping area, along the river banks
  5. The designated camping area begins when entering the licence area

Get directions to the camping area access point

Map - camping area

Goulburn River - Yeah Camping area 1Map - Goulburn River - Yea Camping area 1 (PDF, 2.5 MB)

Resources

Further information

Page last updated: 28/04/22