Snowy Creek Campground

🏕️Snowy Creek Campground

is a secluded, free camping area nestled along the Mitta Mitta River in Dartmouth, Victoria. It's an ideal spot for nature lovers seeking a peaceful riverside retreat11

📍 Location

• Address: Holloways Log Road, Dartmouth VIC 3701

• Coordinates: Approximately -36.5966° S, 147.4386° E

Access is via Holloways Log Road, a dry-weather gravel track off the Omeo Highway. The campground is about 11.6 km south of Mitta Mitta

🏕️ Facilities & Amenities

Snowy Creek Campground offers basic amenities suitable for self-sufficient campers:

• Campsites: Two small, level creekside areas accommodating tents, camper trailers, and caravans

• Toilets: Drop or composting toilets available

• Picnic Tables: Scattered throughout the campground

• Fireplaces: Designated fire pits; bring your own firewood

• Water Access: Creek water available; must be treated before drinking

• Pet-Friendly: Dogs allowed; keep them under control

• Mobile Reception: Limited or None

Note: No rubbish bins are provided; please take your waste with you.

🏞️ Activities

The campground offers direct access to the Mitta Mitta River, making it perfect for

• Fishing: Home to Brown and Rainbow Trout, Murray Cod, Redfin, Yellow Belly, and Blackfish

• Swimming: Clear waters with some sandy spots

• Bushwalking: Trails and natural scenery nearby

• Photography: Picturesque landscapes and wildlife

🏕️ Nearby Campgrounds

If you're exploring the area, consider these nearby camping options:

1. The Walnuts: Located along the Omeo Highway, offering large, level creekside sites with walnut trees providing good shade. Facilities include toilets and fire pits.

2. Lightning Creek Campground: Situated 22 km south of Mitta Mitta via the Omeo Highway, known for its cleanliness and quiet. Offers shaded sites along a large, level creekside flat.

3. Katie Peters Reserve: Located 15 km from Mitta Mitta on Mitta North Road, featuring toilets, fire pits, and family-friendly amenities.

4. Springpoll Camping and Picnic Reserve: Approximately 5 km from Dartmouth on Dartmouth Road, providing access to the river for canoeists, picnic tables, and constructed fireplaces.

5. Banimboola Creek Camping and Picnic Area: Just 1 km from Dartmouth, offering shaded areas and fire pits

🌄 Nearby Attractions

Enhance your visit with these local attractions:

• Dartmouth Dam: A major reservoir on the Mitta Mitta River, offering fishing, boating, and scenic views.

• Mitta Mitta: A charming town with local amenities, including cafes and a pub.

• Alpine National Park: Nearby park offering hiking trails, wildlife viewing, and alpine scenery.