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Blackwood

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No closure is recorded for this campground, and no road or track closures were found within 5 km.

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About

Blackwood Camp is one of the popular camping areas within the Murrindindi Scenic Reserve. All sites in the Reserve require a permit - motorcycle $3, car $7, small bus $20, large bus $35 per night. All funds collected go directly back into the upkeep of the Reserve. Please note no dogs are allowed.

Camping

Blackwood is the first campsite in the Murrindindi Scenic Reserve and offers separate camping areas that cater for tents, trailers and caravans. The campsites are situated along the Murrindindi River with access at various spots to the river banks. This area is popular with those that like to bush camp but enjoy the convenience of flushing toilets.

Caravans and campervans

Blackwood Camp has sites that would be suitable for camper trailers and small caravans.

Getting there

From Melbourne - travel along the Melba Highway to the intersection of Murrindindi Road just before Deveins Bridge. Turn right and drive 10km to the Reserve then follow the Murrindindi Road south for approximately 600m past the flushing toilet block to the entrance to Blackwood Camp.

Location: -37.389885, 145.55343 · Open in maps · BOM forecast · Campground data dated 2026-10-15

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