Good to know

  • Walk in only (250 m)
  • No facilities provided
  • No campfires
  • Portable toilet required
  • No dogs allowed
  • Mobile phone coverage is available
  • Cattle and sheep may graze in this area

Activities

  • Dispersed camping
  • Fishing
  • Walking

Camping area description

The Boort Camping area 11 provides walk-in camping and fishing on the banks of the Loddon River, approximately 22 km north of Boort, with pedestrian access along Crown land adjacent to the Loddon River off Bennetts 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 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 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.

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

  1. From Boort travel north-east on the Boort Yando Rd for about 13 kms
  2. Turn left at the Boort-Yando Rd and Loddon River Rd intersection, travel north along the Loddon River Road for approximately 7.5 kms
  3. Turn right onto Bennetts Road, over the Channel No.2 for 500 metres to the end of Bennetts Road
  4. Parking and campsite access is from the end of Bennetts Road at the Loddon River
  5. Walk upstream (south-east) along the river for approximately 250 metres to the designated camping area

Get directions to the camping area access point

Map - camping area

Map - Loddon River - Boort Camping Area 11 (PDF, 1.6 MB)

Resources

Further information

Page last updated: 18/07/22