Good to know
- No facilities provided
- No campfires
- No dogs allowed
- Cattle graze this area
- Some mobile phone coverage is available
Activities
- Dispersed camping
- Fishing
- Walking
Camping area description
Mitta North Road Camping Area 1 provides camping and fishing on the banks of the Mitta Mitta River, approximately 6km north of Mitta Mitta, with access off Mitta North 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.
Parking is available next to the camping area. The camping area is mostly flat and provides excellent camping and river access.
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.
Please note further works are planned to facilitate improved access to this camp area. Campers should use caution when accessing this area as barbed wire and/or electric fences might be present.
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 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.
- 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 Mitta Mitta, head west on Omeo Hwy
- Approximately 3km along Murray Valley Highway, turn right at Dartmouth Road
- Approximately 650m along Dartmouth Road, turn left at Mitta North Road
- Head along Mitta North Road for approximately 2.5km until you reach the Crown water frontage parking and access point
Get directions to the camping area access point
Map - camping area
Map - Mitta Mitta River - Neilson Road Camping Area 1 (PDF, 2.4 MB)
Resources
- Camping on licensed Crown river frontage (PDF, 174.0 KB)
- Guide to site assessments - Camping on licensed Crown river frontage (PDF, 155.4 KB)
- 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: 27/04/23