Good to know

  • Heavily treed area
  • No facilities provided
  • Portable toilet required
  • Campfires are permitted - bring your own firewood
  • No dogs allowed
  • Livestock graze this area
  • Mobile phone coverage may be available

Activities

  • Dispersed camping
  • Fishing
  • Walking

Camping area description

St Arnaud Camping area 5 provides camping and fishing on the banks of the Avoca River, approximately 16 km north-east of St Arnaud, with access along Crown land adjacent to Yawong Road (refer to the map below).

St Arnaud Camping area 5 is on a licensed Crown water frontage that has been designated for camping. Before visiting this site, find out about camping on licensed Crown water frontages.

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

It is important that campers take care to use the map and instructions below to safely access the area and avoid trespassing on private property.

Camping is only permitted in the designated area on this frontage (see map below). Visitors may use other areas of Crown water frontage 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 to 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 and sheep may be present on this water frontage and access the river.
  • If cattle or sheep 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.

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 St Arnaud, travel north east towards Charlton on Charlton-St Arnaud Road.
  2. Turn south-east (right) onto Yawong Road.
  3. The camping area vehicle track is accessible directly off Yawong Road, turning left, west of the Avoca River bridge.
  4. The designated camping area begins 140m after entering the Crown land licence.

Get directions to the camping area access point

Map - camping area

Map - Avoca River – St Arnaud Camping Area 5 (PDF, 2.1 MB)

Resources

Further information

Page last updated: 07/06/23