Good to know
- Walk-in off Wonnangatta Road
- Portable toilet required
- No facilities provided
- No campfires
- No dogs allowed
- Cattle graze this area
- Some mobile phone coverage is available
Activities
- Dispersed camping
- Fishing
- Walking
Camping area description
Dargo Camping Area 3 provides walk-in camping and fishing on the banks of the Wonnagatta River, approximately 10 km south of Dargo, with pedestrian access from Wonnangatta Road
This camping area is on a licensed Crown water frontage that has been designated for camping.Before visiting this site, find out about camping on licensed Crown water frontages.
The camping area is mostly flat with access to the river over fencing.
Camping is only permitted in a specifically designated area on this frontage (see map below). Other areas of Crown water frontage can be accessed for recreational activities other than camping, such as fishing, walking, and picnicking.
Safety
Crown water frontages are rough and rugged bush camp areas. Before you go, it is important you consider all potential risks and hazards when accessing and camping at this location. Campers are responsible for their own safety and the safety of those in their care.
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.
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.
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
- From Dargo head south along Dargo Road
- Continue on Dargo Road for 9km
- Sharp right on Wonnagatta Road
- Follow Wonnangatta Road for 1km, limited parking available
- Follow signage to the designated camping area
Please exercise caution when parking
Get directions to the camping area access point
Map - camping area
Map - Wonnangatta River – Dargo Camping Area 3 (PDF, 1.8 MB)
Resources
- Camping on licensed Crown river frontage (PDF, 174.0 KB)
- Guide to site assessments - Camping on licensed Crown river frontage (PDF, 155.4 KB)
- 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
Page last updated: 19/08/22