Sandstone ridges, waterfalls and kangaroos grazing past your tent at dusk. We've picked four campgrounds, from creekside sites near Halls Gap to a hike-in on the Peaks Trail, plus the kit that makes them easy.
What we'd pack for rocky trails and crisp nights.
A steady pole, grippy boots and a warm bag.
Poles that steady you on steep, rocky Grampians slopes.
Hiking boots, shoes and socks for sandstone tracks and scrambles.
Sleeping bags with warmth ratings for cool Grampians nights.
Our full ranges for packs, early starts and carrying water.
Rain jackets, ponchos and overtrousers for exposed summit walks.
Head torches and torches, plus batteries and solar panels.
Refillable bottles and insulated flasks for long, dry walks.
Three drive-in campgrounds and one hike-in on the Peaks Trail.
Forest sites beside Fyans Creek, about 10km south of Halls Gap and handy to Lake Bellfield and the Mount Rosea climb.
Good to knowBook ahead year round. Each site has a picnic table and fireplace, but the rainwater tank isn't for drinking, so bring your own.
View Campground DetailsAn old sawmill site in heath woodland, about 1km from Mackenzie Falls and a short drive to Reeds and Boroka lookouts.
Good to knowNon-flush toilets, a bush shower and shared fire pits. Bring your own firewood and drinking water, as the tank and river-fed taps aren't reliable for drinking.
View Campground DetailsWide open space with views of Mount Stapylton and Mount Zero, and a quieter base for the Mount Stapylton loop and Ngamadjidj Shelter.
Good to knowPit toilets, bush showers and shared fireplaces. The tank water is untreated, so carry drinking water and your own firewood.
View Campground DetailsA Peaks Trail camp reached only on foot, about 7km and 4 hours from the Gar Trailhead on Roses Gap Road.
Good to knowTimber tent platforms, toilets and a shared cooking area. Tank water is untreated and fires aren't allowed, so treat your water and pack a fuel stove. Book before you set off.
View Campground DetailsSmall things that make a dry, rocky park easier.
None of these campgrounds has water we'd drink straight from the tank. Bring enough for drinking and cooking, and a way to treat water on the Peaks Trail.
Find a Water BottleFirewood isn't supplied at Smiths Mill or Stapylton, and fires are never allowed on Total Fire Ban days. A gas stove means dinner happens either way.
Find a Camp StoveClear nights on the ranges get cold, particularly outside summer. A warm sleeping bag and a decent mat do more than extra blankets ever will.
Find a Sleeping BagPeaks Trail camps use timber tent platforms with steel chains, so ground pegs won't help much. A freestanding tent and some spare cord make setting up quick.
Find Your TentThe hike-in camps have no mobile reception. Leave your route with someone at home and download offline maps before you lose coverage.
Campgrounds and tracks in the Grampians can close for works or after fire and flood damage. Look at Parks Victoria alerts and the fire danger rating before you leave.
For dry campgrounds and rocky trails.
Gear grouped by how you live and move.
It depends on what you want close by. Borough Huts sits beside Fyans Creek south of Halls Gap, Smiths Mill is about 1km from Mackenzie Falls and Stapylton is the quieter pick in the north. For a night on foot, Gar is a hike-in camp on the Grampians Peaks Trail.
No. Borough Huts, Smiths Mill and Stapylton have tank or tap water that isn't suitable for drinking, so bring your own. Peaks Trail tanks are untreated, so treat that water or carry enough for your walk.
At the drive-in campgrounds, yes, in the fireplaces or fire pits provided, and never on a Total Fire Ban day. Bring your own firewood. Fires aren't allowed at Peaks Trail camps like Gar, so pack a fuel stove for those.
It's proper hiking. The walk to Gar from the Gar Trailhead is about 7km and 4 hours over steep, uneven ground, and the trail is graded for fit, experienced walkers. Camps have timber tent platforms, toilets and untreated tank water, and you need to book before you start.
Not in the national park. Dogs aren't allowed in Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park or on the Peaks Trail, though assistance dogs are welcome. If your dog is coming, look at pet-friendly stays in the surrounding towns.
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