Federal Mill camping area (walk-in camping)

Gippsland

Gippsland

At a glanceFree campsite

Free Camping

About this campsite

Free walk-in campsite in Gippsland forest, accessible from Ada Tree or Walk into History track. No fees, dogs allowed, river water available.

Federal Mill camping area is a walk-in site in Gippsland's myrtle beech and mountain ash forest, accessible via the Walk into History track or from the Ada Tree picnic area. No booking or fees required for this hike-in campground, which serves bushwalkers tackling the multi-day trail or shorter walks from High Lead Carpark, Starlings Gap or Ada Tree. Water can be collected from the Ada River via a linking track to a pier, though no toilets are provided at this remote, historic site. Dogs are permitted.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Free Camping

Location

Federal Mill camping area (walk-in camping)•VIC

Explore on our map Get Directions Open in Maps

🎯 Things to Do Nearby

within 50km

Activities and attractions near Federal Mill camping area (walk-in camping)

43.1km

Chauffeur Drive Private Tours

Tour

Pakenham, VIC

Chauffeur Drive Private Tours brings decades of tourism expertise to Melbourne, having operated across Australia since 1...

Guided Tours

49km

Go Wild Ballooning

Tour

Melbourne, VIC

Go Wild Ballooning provides scenic hot air balloon adventures across Melbourne, VIC and surrounding regions including Ge...

Guided Tours

Common questions about Federal Mill camping area (walk-in camping)

Is Federal Mill camping area (walk-in camping) free to camp at?

Yes. Federal Mill camping area (walk-in camping) in VIC is a free camp, so there is no nightly fee to stay. There is no booking system for it, so plan on first in, best dressed, especially on long weekends. Facilities on site: free camping.

What facilities does Federal Mill camping area (walk-in camping) have?

Federal Mill camping area (walk-in camping) has free camping. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Can you book Federal Mill camping area (walk-in camping) online?

We hold no online booking link for Federal Mill camping area (walk-in camping), so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Federal Mill camping area (walk-in camping)?

Federal Mill camping area (walk-in camping) sits in VIC. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Federal Mill camping area (walk-in camping)

Facilities recorded for Federal Mill camping area (walk-in camping)
Facility	On site
Free Camping	Yes

Nearby Campsites

within 50km

19.3 km away

VIC

Dispersed Camping

Dispersed camping sites in Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges accepting caravans and tents. Basic facilities in bushland settings near Gembrook and surrounding areas.

25.4 km away

VIC

Scout Loop Track Campground

Free bush camping near Gembrook with 30 numbered sites, long-drop toilet, fire pits and tables. Dogs welcome at this basic Kurth Kiln Regional Park campground.

29.8 km away

Longwarry North, VIC

Longwarry North Westbound Rest Area

41.5 km away

Warburton, VIC

Warburton Bridge Campground

Riverside campground near Warburton Bridge. Basic bush camping with river access.

47.8 km away

VIC

Eastern Tyers Camping Area

Free walk-in camping at Eastern Tyers in Baw Baw National Park, Gippsland. First stop on Australian Alps Walking Track with basic facilities beside Tyers River East.