Big Billy Bore Camping Area
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No closure is recorded for this campground, and no road or track closures were found within 5 km.
About
This remote location was first established by early stockman moving their stock from the north to south through this ruggered remote terrain. Pushing the stock south for the summer, keeping up with seasonal grass growth. As there were no known water source in this landscape, water bores where established throughout the Big Desert - the first of which was Big Billy Bore. Established in the 1800's, set in between the rolling mallee sand dunes system, this site gives good cover for windy night camping.
Camping
Tour around the Big Desert and enjoy the remote and stark beauty of the outback countryside. There are a number of 4WD and conventional vehicle tracks to enjoy, that take in features such as scenic lookouts and historical tracks. The Big Billy Bore Recreation Area is a popular place to relax camp or have a picnic. There are a number of tracks that nature lovers can walk along and enjoy the unique surrounds. Basic campsite adjacent to Big Billy Bore offering remote dispersed camping with toilet facilities.
Getting there
Located in the Big Desert State Forest, 33 kms south of Murrayville. From Murrayville, head south along the Murrayville-Nhill Road. Veer left to stay on this road and follow until you reach the camping area
Location: -35.512018, 141.322915 · Open in maps · BOM forecast · Campground data dated 2026-10-15
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