Good to know
- Walk-in only (440 m)
- No facilities provided
- Portable toilet required
- Campfires are not permitted
- Heavily treed in areas
- No dogs allowed
- Cattle graze in this area
- Mobile phone coverage is available
Activities
- Dispersed camping
- Fishing
- Walking
Camping area description
This camping area provides walk-in camping and fishing on the banks of Bet Bet Creek, approximately 3.6 km south-west of Bet Bet, with pedestrian access along Crown land adjacent to Bet Bet Creek, off Bet Bet Creek 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, access to the river may be steep in parts of the camping area. There are many trees in the camping area.
Camping is only permitted in a specifically designated area on the 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 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.
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.
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.
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
- From Bet Bet head west on Bet Bet-mt Hooghly Rd, continue for 290 m
- Turn slightly left onto Bet Bet Creek Rd, continue for 3.3 km
- The Crown Water Frontage is located to the right of Bet Bet Creek Rd
- Parking may be limited along Bet Bet Creek Rd, please exercise caution.
- Follow the signage and walk 170 m west, to reach the Crown Water Frontage.
- Bet Bet Camping area 1 is located a further 440 m downstream
Get directions to the camping area access point
Map - camping area
Map - Bet Bet Creek - Bet Bet Camping Area 1 (PDF, 1.5 MB)
Resources
- Fact sheet - Camping on licensed Crown river frontage (PDF, 174.0 KB)
- Fact sheet - Guide to site assessments - Camping on licensed Crown river frontage (PDF, 155.4 KB)
- Fact sheet - Crown water frontage: A guide to public access and recreational use (PDF, 200.0 KB)
- Land (Regulated Watercourse Land) Regulations 2021
Further information
- Water frontage licensing
- Summer safety information
- MapshareVic - licensed and unlicensed Crown water frontages and access points can be explored here using the 'Public Land' theme
Page last updated: 09/09/22