Good to know

  • Crown water frontage is accessible from Selzers Lane
  • No facilities provided
  • Campfires are not permitted
  • Portable toilet required
  • No dogs allowed
  • Some mobile phone coverage is available
  • Cattle may graze in this area

Activities

  • Dispersed camping
  • Fishing
  • Walking

Camping area description

Ovens Camping Area 1 & 2 provide walk-in camping and fishing on the banks of the Ovens River, approximately 3.7 km west of Ovens along the Great Alpine Road. Pedestrian access is available off Selzers Lane (refer to the map below).

Ovens Camping Area 2 is located 260 metres south of Ovens Camping Area 1.

These camping areas are 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 areas are located along natural water frontage and over stock fencing. River access can be steep and with dense vegetation. The camping areas are flat grazed land with slight undulation.

Camping is only permitted in the specifically designated areas on the frontage (see map below). Other areas of Crown water frontage can be accessed for recreational activities other than camping, such as fishin, 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

  1. From Ovens head west on the Great Alpine Road for 3.7 km
  2. Turn left onto Selzers Lane
  3. After 900 metres, the camping areas can be found on the east side of Selzers Lane

Get directions to the camping area access point

Map - camping area

Map - Ovens River - Ovens Camping Area 1
(PDF, 1.5 MB)

Map - Ovens River - Ovens Camping Area 2
(PDF, 1.5 MB)

Resources

Further information

Page last updated: 01/07/22