Chaffe Creek Camping Area

Check conditions Checked 15 October 2026, 2:50 PM AEDT

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Road and track closures within 5 km

Seasonal road closure: Second Creek Track · reopens 29 Oct 2026
Seasonal road closure: Bull Range Road · reopens 29 Oct 2026
Seasonal road closure: Donald Track · reopens 29 Oct 2026

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About

A spacious, very popular area in the heart of Big River State Forest, Chaffee Creek camping area is perfect for large family or friend groups. Grassy flats with toilet facilities alongside the Big River, there is room to spread out and enjoy nature or explore all that Big River offers.

Camping

A large grassy campsite on both sides of the Big River road. Pick a spot under the large wattles or beneath the tee trees for a more private stay. If you are into relaxing in the rock pools of the Big River this area provides deep pools to cool off on a hot summer’s day.

Caravans and campervans

A large grassy campsite by Big River road. This site is sufficiently roomy to accommodate caravans and camper trailers.

Getting there

From Melbourne take the Maroondah Hwy, turn right to Thornton and turn onto the Goulburn Valley Highway, then right onto Eildon-Jamieson road. Big River road is 30 kilometres from the Highway. Turn right into Big River Road and follow the gravel road to Chaffe Creek Camp which spreads over both sides of the Big River road.

Location: -37.38974, 146.074414 · Open in maps · BOM forecast · Campground data dated 2026-10-14

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