Hinces Creek Campground

🌲 Hinces Creek Campground – Cudgewa, VIC

📍 Description & Location

Nestled deep within Burrowa–Pine Mountain National Park, Hinces Creek Campground sits beside a tranquil creek, enclosed by towering eucalypts and granite bluffs. Ideal for hikers tackling the Hinces Creek & Hinces Saddle trail, this bush campsite offers a restful, leafy escape about 4 km northeast of Bluff Creek and 120 km east of Albury‑Wodonga.

🏞️ History

Part of the region’s rich Aboriginal heritage and later explored during 19th-century timber and grazing settlement, the campground lies within a national park established to protect the unique ecology of Pine Mountain and Mount Burrowa. The surrounding area bears landmarks like Bluff Falls and Black Mountain, which reflect its natural and cultural significance.

🔧 Facilities & Amenities

• 🪑 Picnic tables and fire pits

• 🚽 Toilets: portaloo currently in use due to bushfire impacts (as of July 2025)

• 💧 Water: limited permanent supply — bring your own

• 📵 No mobile reception

• 🚿 No showers

• 🚫 No dump point

🚙 Vehicle Access

• 🛣️ Access via unsealed forest roads branching off Cudgewa North–Walwa Rd

• 🚗 Generally 2WD accessible; may deteriorate after rain

• 🪨 Gravel surfaces — sturdy tyres recommended

🏕️ Stay Information (as at July 2025)

• 🏷️ Type: Bush campsite in Burrowa–Pine Mountain National Park

• 💰 Fees apply; booking fee may apply (not a camping fee)

• 📅 Booking: Recommended, especially for peak periods

• 🏢 Authority: Parks Victoria

• 🏕️ Site Type: Informal bush camping — no powered sites

• ⏳ Max Stay: Not specified (park limits likely apply)

• 🐾 Pet Policy: No dogs (within national park)

• 🚐 Must be fully self-contained

• 🔐 Access Notes: Bushfire recovery ongoing; toilet infrastructure affected (as of July 2025)

🍻 Nearby Pubs & Clubs

• 🍺 Cudgewa Hotel (4 km): Historic pub with hearty meals, live music, open daily from 11 am

• ⛳ Corryong Golf & Bowls Club (~25 km): Casual bistro, clubroom atmosphere

• 🎶 Tallangatta Club (~30 km): Bistro and live entertainment

⛺ Nearby Campgrounds

• 🏕️ Bluff Creek Campground (~4 km): Similar facilities within the park

• 🌳 Blue Gum Campground (~4.5 km): Another basic bush site

• 🥾 Hinces Saddle camping area (~6 km): Remote site for hikers

🌄 Nearby Attractions

• 🥾 Hinces Creek & Hinces Saddle Walk: 13.7 km Grade 3 return trail

• 💦 Bluff Falls: Scenic waterfall ~4 km south

• 🏔️ Pine Mountain & Mount Burrowa: Panoramic viewing, wildflowers

• 🔭 Black Mountain Lookout (~6 km): Excellent vantage point

🛒 Nearest Supplies

• 🏪 Cudgewa (4 km): General store (fuel, groceries), post office, public tap

• 🛍️ Corryong (25 km): Supermarket, fuel, pharmacy, medical

• 🛠️ Tallangatta (30 km): Larger supermarket, hardware

⭐ Reviews Summary

👍 Positives:

• 🌿 Secluded, nature-rich setting beside the creek

• 🥾 Excellent base for hiking park trails

• 🕊️ Peaceful ambience with birdlife

⚠️ Caution:

• 🛠️ Very basic setup — portaloo only (as of July 2025)

• 💧 No onsite water supply

• 🔥 Fire bans apply in season

• 🌧️ 2WD access may become tricky in wet weather

🚨 Breakdown & Emergency Info

• 📞 Emergency (Police/Fire/Ambulance): 000

• ⛽ Fuel: Cudgewa (4 km), Corryong (25 km)

• 📡 Mobile: Unreliable — bring UHF or satellite

• 📻 UHF Channels: Road = 40; Emergency Only = 5

• 🧰 Nearest mechanical: Corryong

• 🎒 Travel tips: bring spares, convoy suggested for remoteness

📝 Final Note

For seasoned campers and hikers, Hinces Creek rewards with solitude, creekside serenity, and rugged trail access. Prep thoroughly—bring water, gear, and know your route. Fires are often restricted and services sparse, so self-sufficiency is key. If you’re craving raw bush adventure with stunning granite surrounds, this quiet escape is a top pick.