Ohagen campground

🏕️ Ohagen Campground – Nariel Valley, VIC 🏕️

📍 DESCRIPTION & LOCATION

Ohagen Campground is a quiet, free riverside camping area located along the Nariel Creek in the scenic Nariel Valley, about 30 minutes southwest of Corryong. Surrounded by native forest and rolling farmland, this basic bush camp offers grassy, flat space ideal for tents, camper trailers, or small vans. Its peaceful setting and proximity to swimming holes make it popular for laid-back stays, especially in warmer months.

🕰️ HISTORY

The Nariel Valley is home to the long-running Nariel Creek Folk Festival, a celebrated traditional music gathering held since 1962. Ohagen Campground is near the heart of the festival zone and has long served as a casual rest stop for travellers and musicians drawn to the area. The valley lies on Dhudhuroa Country, with deep ties to both First Nations culture and early settler history.

🛌 STAY INFORMATION (Revised):

• Free stay

• No bookings required

• Public Crown land managed as part of Forests and Reserves under DEECA (Vic)

• First come, first served

• No defined site markings or fencing

• Suitable for short stays by self-contained travellers

• Popular during Nariel Folk Festival season

🚛 VEHICLE ACCESS

• Access via sealed and short gravel road off Benambra–Corryong Road

• Suitable for 2WD vehicles, camper trailers, and small caravans

• Ground mostly flat, but check for soft spots after rain

🛌 STAY INFORMATION (as at July 2025)

• Free stay

• No bookings required

• Treated as informal Crown land – not listed on Parks Victoria registers

• First come, first served

• No defined site markings or fencing

• Suitable for short stays by self-contained travellers

• Popular during Nariel Folk Festival season

🍻 PUBS & CLUBS NEARBY

• Colac Colac Hotel (~15 min): Small country pub with meals (limited trading days)

• Corryong Hotel Motel (~30 min): Classic country pub with bistro and bar

• Legends on Hansen (Corryong): Café with bistro-style meals and local fare

⛺ NEARBY CAMPGROUNDS

• Nariel Creek Recreation Reserve – nearby seasonal festival camp

• Colac Colac Caravan Park – fully serviced park on Murray Valley Hwy

• Towong Caravan Park – riverside camping ~35 min northeast

🌄 NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

• Nariel Creek: Swimming, paddling, and shaded riverbank walks

• Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park: Bushwalking and scenic drives

• Man from Snowy River Museum (Corryong): Historic exhibits and local heritage

• Cudgewa Bluff and Lookouts: Short drive with alpine views

🛒 NEAREST SUPPLIES

• Corryong (~30 min):

  • IGA supermarket

  • Fuel (incl. LPG), pharmacy, bakery

  • Medical clinic and visitor info

• Colac Colac (~15 min):

  • Limited general supplies during peak periods

• Water refill: None on-site – refill in Corryong

🗣️ REVIEWS SUMMARY

Loved for:

• Quiet creekside camping in a natural setting

• Spacious and low-traffic location

• Ideal for musicians and festival-goers

Watch-outs:

• No water or bins – bring all essentials

• No lighting or marked boundaries

• Gets busy during festival season

🚨 BREAKDOWN & EMERGENCY INFO

• Emergency: 000

• Fuel and LPG: Corryong

• Auto repair: Corryong Auto Service

• Medical: Corryong Health

• Mobile reception: Limited to moderate – Telstra only

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

• Additional safety: Treated as informal Crown land – no on-site staff or ranger presence. Exercise care near water and in bushfire season.

📝 FINAL NOTE

Ohagen Campground is a low-key, grassy riverside site perfect for those seeking peace and simplicity. With enough space for small groups or solo campers, and easy access to Nariel Creek, it’s a great pick for musicians, paddlers, and off-grid travellers wanting a gentle bush camp close to Corryong.