Jokers Flat Campground & Toilet

🏕️ Jokers Flat Campground – Glen Valley (near Mitta Mitta), VIC 🏕️

📍 DESCRIPTION & LOCATION

Jokers Flat Campground is a remote riverside bush camp located along the Mitta Mitta River in Glen Valley, about halfway between Mitta Mitta and Omeo on the Omeo Highway. Set among tall eucalypts with a peaceful stretch of river frontage, this free campground offers simple facilities in a quiet, off-grid setting—perfect for anglers, road-trippers, and nature lovers looking for solitude in the high country.

🕰️ HISTORY

Glen Valley and its surrounding alpine landscape were historically used for grazing and seasonal migration by Indigenous communities and later became part of high country cattle routes and early timber trails. The campground has long been a popular informal rest stop for fishers and 4WD adventurers travelling through the remote eastern reaches of Victoria’s Alpine National Park.

🚿 FACILITIES AND AMENITIES

• Open bush-style camping space

• Drop toilets (vault-style, 2 units)

• Picnic tables (basic)

• Fire pits (seasonal use permitted – check fire danger ratings)

• River access (untreated water)

• No drinking water provided

• No bins – pack in, pack out

• No Pets 🐾

🚛 VEHICLE ACCESS

• Directly off the Omeo Highway

• Accessed via short unsealed track (Jokers Flat Track)

• Suitable for 2WD vehicles and smaller caravans or camper trailers

• Flat, grassy area but can become muddy after rain

🛌 STAY INFORMATION (as at July 2025)

• Free stay

• No bookings required

• Official campground within Alpine National Park (Parks Victoria–managed)

• First come, first served

• Unmarked layout – grassy open area near river

• Subject to national park regulations (no pets, fuel stoves only during fire restrictions)

• Best suited to tents, rooftop campers, and self-contained setups

• Occasionally used by paddlers and fishers exploring the Mitta Mitta River corridor

🍻 PUBS & CLUBS NEARBY

• Golden Age Hotel (Omeo, ~30 min): Classic country pub with hearty meals and local beers

• Dartmouth Hotel (~45 min): Basic pub with meals and community events

• Mitta Mitta Brewing Co. (~1 hr): Craft brewery and kitchen in scenic setting

⛺ NEARBY CAMPGROUNDS

• Glen Valley Camping Reserve – informal stop south of Jokers Flat

• Hinnomunjie Bridge Camping Area – riverside bush camp north toward Mitta Mitta

• Anglers Rest – scenic camp where Bundarra and Cobungra Rivers meet

• Native Dog Flat (Alpine NP) – elevated alpine camp ~1 hr southeast

🌄 NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

• Mitta Mitta River: Known for trout fishing and kayaking

• Alpine National Park tracks: Remote bushwalking and 4WD access

• The Blue Duck Inn and Junction Pools: Historic scenic stop along the Omeo Highway

• Mt Wills Walking Track: High alpine walk with views across the Bogong High Plains

• Omeo Historic Precinct: Mining-era buildings and small museum

🛒 NEAREST SUPPLIES

• Omeo (~30 min):

  • Small supermarket

  • Fuel (including gas bottle exchange)

  • Café, bakery, pharmacy, visitor information

• Dartmouth (~45 min):

  • General store, basic groceries, fuel

• Water refill: None on-site – refill in Omeo or Dartmouth

🗣️ REVIEWS SUMMARY

Loved for:

• Quiet riverside setting with few crowds

• Basic but functional toilet

• Convenient stop between Omeo and Mitta Mitta

Watch-outs:

• No drinking water or rubbish services

• Can get soft or muddy in heavy rain

• Midges or mozzies common near river in warmer months

🚨 BREAKDOWN & EMERGENCY INFO

• Emergency: 000

• Fuel and LPG: Omeo and Dartmouth

• Auto repair: Omeo Auto Repairs

• Medical: Omeo District Health / Mitta Mitta Bush Nursing Centre

• Mobile reception: Poor to none; limited Telstra signal near Omeo

• CB UHF: Channel 40 (road traffic) | Channel 5 (emergency only)

• Additional safety: Carry a PLB or sat phone if travelling alone or hiking beyond river corridor.

📝 FINAL NOTEJokers Flat Campground is a peaceful and practical stop for those making their way across the high country. It offers just enough for a safe and scenic overnight stay beside the river—provided you come well prepared. Ideal for fishers, solo travellers, and road trippers chasing quiet corners and big skies.