Running Creek is a Parks Victoria campground in Victoria’s High Country, 8.6 km E of Howqua Inlet.
Surround yourself with Narrow Leaved Peppermint, Blue Gum, Manna Gum and Stringybark species whilst enjoying your stay here. Placed on the banks of the Howqua river there are ample activities you can undertake whilst enjoying your stay including: bushwalking, fishing, swimming and four-wheel driving. If camping on the other side of the river please be aware of rapid level rising after rain and snow melt events. Camping is broken up into 3 sections separated by the Howqua River. The first section is accessible via 2WD and doesn’t require a water crossing, the second campsite requires a river crossing and the third campsite requires two river crossings. If camping in the second and third…
Facilities
- Camping
- Campervans
- Toilets
- Fishing
Getting there
Follow the Mount Buller Road from Mansfield towardsMerrijig for 4km. Turn right at the sign to Jamieson and travel for about 26km. Turn left at the Howqua River Road immediately after the Howqua River. After approximately 10km on gravel road you will reach the Running CreekCamping Reserve sign on your left. The campsite is 300m from this sign. The track to the Reserve is a moderate slope and is accessible to all vehicles. However, following heavy rains this road becomes slippery and may be temporarily inaccessible to 2WD’s.
Track closures nearby
Live from Vicmap. Closures change often — check Parks Victoria before you travel.
Nearby
- Howqua River Walking Track Ride · 78 m E
- Lower Howqua Feeder Walking Track Walk · 220 m S
- Gallows Campground · 5.7 km S
- Grannys Flat Camping Area Campground · 6.0 km S
- Mitchells Bridle Trail Ride · 6.0 km S
- Tobacco Flat Camping Area Campground · 7.8 km E
- Fergusons Campground · 8.3 km S
- Howqua Inlet Town · 8.6 km W
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