Closed · Seasonal Closure — reopens 28 October 2026. This site is seasonally closed over the wetter months to protect the site from damage.
Kendalls is a Parks Victoria campground in Victoria’s High Country, 7.8 km SE of Thornton.
Kendalls Campground is in the Rubicon Valley Historic Area in the Rubicon State Forest. The traditional owners of this area are the Taungurung people. The campground has separated and open grassy areas set along the Rubicon River, suitable for both small and large groups. The river is accessible for fishing and paddling, with walking and mountain bike opportunities on the Kendall Link and Cicada Circuit trails. Large grassy sites spread either side of the looped camp road provide ideal areas to set up both small caravans or campervans.
Facilities
- Camping
- Small caravans
- Picnic area
- Fishing
- Dogs allowed
- Wheelchair access (partial)
Getting there
From Melbourne, follow the Maroondah Highway; turn right onto the Taggerty-Thornton road and right again onto Rubicon road. Kendalls Camp is approximately 5.5.km along Rubicon Road. The camping areas are accessible by 2 WD. Kendalls Camp is closed from the Thursday after the Queens Birthday holiday through to the Thursday before Melbourne Cup.
Track closures nearby
Live from Vicmap. Closures change often — check Parks Victoria before you travel.
Nearby
- Kendalls Link Track Ride · 323 m SE
- Forebay Lake · 786 m NW
- Cicada Circuit Trail Ride · 1.3 km SE
- The Boys Camping Area Campground · 1.4 km SE
- Tin Hut Campground · 1.8 km SE
- WP42 Lake · 2.1 km NE
- Rubicon Camping Area Campground · 2.2 km SE
- Morris Lookout Attraction · 2.3 km NE
Details: Parks Victoria via DataVic (CC BY 4.0). Spotted something out of date? Opening hours and conditions change — always check before you travel.