Wimmera River – Longerenong Camping area 3

Good to know

• Walk in only
• Treed area - especially along waterway
• No facilities provided
• Campfires not permitted
• Portable toilet required
• No dogs allowed
• Sheep and cattle may graze in this area
• Mobile phone coverage may be available

Activities

• Dispersed camping
• Fishing
• Walking
• Bird watching

Camping area description

The Wimmera River, Longerenong Camping Areas 3 provides walk-in camping and fishing on the banks of the Wimmera River, approximately 12.5 km east of Horsham, with pedestrian access to the camping area off Drung-Jung Road (refer to the map below).

This camping area is on a licensed Crown water frontage that has been designated for camping. Before visiting this site, find out about access to Crown water frontages.

The camping area is mostly flat with excellent access to the river. There are many trees in the camping area.

Camping is only permitted in a specifically designated area on the frontage (see map below). Other areas of Crown water frontage can be accessed for recreational activities other than camping, such as fishin, walking and picnicking.

Safety

Crown water frontages are rough and rugged bush camp areas. Before you go, it is important to consider all potential risks and hazards when accessing and camping at this location. Campers are responsible for thier own safety and the safety of those in their care.

Livestock

• This site may be part of a working farm.
• Cattle may be present on this water frontage and access the river.
• If cattle approach you, avoid sudden movements and loud noises.
• Farm animals are not pets. They can be large and unpredictable and should not be approached
• Store your food in a secure container to avoid attracting livestock and other animals.
• Leave all gates as you find them.

Tree hazard

• Trees and limbs may fall unexpectedly. Avoid camping under trees.
• Stormy and windy weather increases the risk that trees and limbs may fall.

Water and flood safety

• Play it safe by the water.
• Hidden dangers may include submerged objects and debris and strong currents. A storm well upstream from you could cause flash flooding.
• Check the Bureau of Meteorology for weather forecasts and flood warnings, or visit Play it Safe by the Water for more information.

Bushfires

• Be aware of dangerous weather and bushfire conditions.
• Check VicEmergency for information about current fires, Fire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Bans.

Other risks that may be present include dangerous terrain, animals and adjoining farming operations.

How to get there

1. From Horsham take Hamilton St and O’Callaghans Parade to Henty Hwy
2. Follow C215 to Drung-Jung Rd in Drung
3. Follow Drung-Jung Rd to Gross Road intersection
4. Parking on the left hand side of road
5. The designated camping area begins when entering the licence area

Get directions to the camping area access point

Map - camping area

Map - Wimmera River – Longerenong Camping area 3
(PDF, 2.0 MB)

Resources

• Fact sheet - Camping on licensed Crown river frontage (PDF, 174.0 KB)
• Fact sheet - Guide to site assessments - Camping on licensed Crown river frontage (PDF, 155.4 KB)
• Fact sheet - Crown water frontage: A guide to public access and recreational use (PDF, 200.0 KB)
• Land (Regulated Watercourse Land) Regulations 2021

Further information

• Water frontage licensing
• Summer safety information
• MapshareVic - licensed and unlicensed Crown water frontages and access points can be explored here using the 'Public Land' theme