Deptford is a Parks Victoria campground in Victoria’s High Country, 18 km NW of Bruthen.
Once a small mining village situated on the Nicholson River, Deptford provides opportunities for both day visitors and campers with good access to the Nicholson River, plenty of spots for a picnic and nearby walks. Dispersed camping with good access to the Nicholson River. The main camping area is located on the east side of the Nicholson River (deep river crossing). Plenty of picnic spots with good access to the Nicholson River.
Facilities
- Camping
- Picnic area
- Toilets
- Fishing
- Paddling
- Heritage
Getting there
Access from Bairnsdale is along Deptford Rd but is 4WD only (deep river crossing). Access for 2WD is via Bruthen - turn onto Great Alpine Rd, then Engineers Rd and Deptford Rd.
Track closures nearby
Live from Vicmap. Closures change often — check Parks Victoria before you travel.
Nearby
- Tubal Cain Walk Walk · 118 m SE
- Slaughter Walking Track Walk · 562 m SE
- Stantons Place Picnic area · 2.7 km S
- Nicholson River Track - Route 1 Ride · 8.4 km SW
- Blacks Camp Campground · 9.1 km SW
Details: Parks Victoria via DataVic (CC BY 4.0). Spotted something out of date? Opening hours and conditions change — always check before you travel.