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Gunbower State Forest Camping Area

Koondrook, VIC

About this campsite

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Gunbower State Forest Camping Area. Nestled on Gunbower Island, this camping site offers plentiful shaded and open spots for a perfect outdoor retreat. Enjoy activities such as bush walking on the forest tracks, or fishing by the creek with a convenient boat ramp. Experience true nature with completely rebuilt toilets, picnic tables, and fireplaces, all while reveling in the serenity by the water. A perfect destination for those seeking relaxation and adventure in the great outdoors.

Nestled in the northern tip of Gunbower Island, the Gunbower State Forest Camping Area is an enchanting haven for campers, offering both sunny and shaded camping spots. Accessible via a formed metal road, this campsite is free for public use. Abundant camping spaces are scattered throughout the forest, a testament to its vastness. Amidst the forest greens, you'll find tables and fireplaces, perfectly arranged for those warm, camp-fire tales and meals. The creek, while inappropriate for a dip, is a hot-spot for fishing enthusiasts, and the convenience of a concrete boat ramp ups the ante. Recently renovated, the toilets present with a whole new gleam, enhancing the camping experience. This charming forest is an epitome of tranquility tucked beside the water. Venture off into serenity with bush walking along the designated trails. The Gunbower State Forest Camping Area is an ideal place for all, offering relaxation, adventure, and the magic of reconnection with nature.

How to Get There

User waypoint GPS coordinates to avoid being taken on a long and fruitless jaunt.camp is 1km from waypoint

Features & Facilities

Activities

Fishing Spot

Accommodation Types

Camping Area
Tent Site
Caravans

Facilities

Shade
Picnic Tables

Other Features

Bushwalking and birdwatching
Free Overnight Camp
Bird Watching
Dry Access Only
Campgrounds
Mobile Phone Coverage
Boat Ramps
Bush camping
Photo Opportunity
Unknown feature
Long Rig
New toilets
Fire Place
Pets Welcome
Walking

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY☁️
28° / 15°
💧 3%
THU☁️
27° / 13°
FRI☁️
24° / 12°
SAT☁️
22° / 10°
SUN☁️
25° / 14°
💧 5%

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Fire Danger
Low–Moderate
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28°·32%·18km/h
Low–Moderate
Tomorrow
27°·37%·16km/h
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24°·41%·19km/h
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