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Number One Camp

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Seasonal road closure: Morrisons Creek Road · reopens 29 Oct 2026

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About

Situated in the heart of Mt Disappointment State Forest this campsite/picnic area is popular with visitors that like to engage in trailbiking, four wheel driving or just relaxing in the bush setting away from Melbourne. Here there are sites to accommodate all, from tents, swags, campervans or caravans. Bring the family or friends as larger cleared areas are available for groups to enjoy each others company and the forest environment.

Camping

In the 1940's the site housed seventy-five Italian P.O.W's supervised by members of the Australian military. The P.O.W's cut firewood, cleared timber and built forest roads. Post World War 2, European immigrant workers, encouraged to settle in Australia resided here. Up until the 1970's the No. 1 Camp houses many foresters. Now it provides an ideal camping and picnicking spot to relax and enjoy the bush experience with friends and family. Please note there is no water source nearby so please bring along plenty of suitable drinking water.

Getting there

From Melbourne, take the Hume Highway to the Broadford exit; turn right here along Spur road to Main Mountain road. Continue down Main Mountain road for approximately 2 km to Two Tees road, turn left and drive on to the five ways. No 1. Camp is on the right hand side.

Location: -37.321143, 145.172411 · Open in maps · BOM forecast · Campground data dated 2026-10-15

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