Eustace Creek Campground

🏕️ Eustace Creek Campground – Dartmouth, VIC

📍 Description & Location

Eustace Creek Campground is a quiet, riverside bush camp located off Dartmouth Road, not far from the small town of Dartmouth and the sprawling Lake Dartmouth. Nestled in a pocket of forest, this campground is a favourite for those chasing peace, native birdsong, and the sound of flowing water.

🛠️ Facilities and Amenities

• Free, basic bush campground

• Unpowered campsites

• Drop toilet

• Fireplaces (BYO firewood, check fire bans)

• No showers, no drinking water – fully self-sufficient setup required

• Dog-friendly 🐾 (must be under control)

🛻 Vehicle Access

• 2WD accessible in dry weather, though road may be narrow or uneven

• Gravel access road off Dartmouth Road (watch for signage)

• Best suited for tents, camper trailers, and small vans

• No bookings – first come, first served

🕰️ History

Eustace Creek runs down through forested foothills that were once part of alpine grazing country and now form part of the water catchment for Lake Dartmouth, one of Australia’s largest man-made reservoirs. The area holds significance for the Gunaikurnai people, traditional custodians of the land.

🏕️ Nearby Campgrounds

• Dartmouth Caravan Park – In town, with full amenities and powered sites

• Lighthouse Crossing Campground – More remote, riverside bush camping further out

• Kennedy’s Reserve – Near Eskdale, great for larger rigs

🌄 Nearby Attractions

• Lake Dartmouth – Fishing, kayaking, and scenic drives

• Dartmouth Dam Wall Lookout – One of the tallest dams in the Southern Hemisphere

• Mitta Mitta River – Famous for trout fishing and paddling

• Mount Benambra – A short, steep drive to sweeping alpine views

• Historic township of Mitta Mitta – Pubs, brewery, and history

💬 Reviews Summary

Campers often say:

• “A peaceful, clean bush camp—no frills, just nature”

• “Good river access and a great place to stop if heading to the dam”

• “Bring bug spray and water—but otherwise perfect”

• “You can hear the creek all night—it’s magic”

🌿 If you’re after a quiet retreat by a forested creek with little more than a crackling fire and the stars for company, Eustace Creek Campground might just be your ideal pause between valleys.