Big Bend
Big Bend
The Big Bend campsite sits within the Upper Big River State Forest in Victoria's Central Highlands, approximately 130 km northeast of Melbourne and around 30 km east of Marysville.
It is one of several free camping areas scattered through this popular forest, which draws anglers, mountain bikers, motorcycle riders, kayakers, and bushwalkers to its extensive network of forest roads and tracks.
Access is from a signposted turn off Big River Road, about 3 kilometres east of Vennells Camping area. The site is reachable by 2WD vehicle in dry conditions, though a 4WD is recommended after heavy or prolonged rain.
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