Parolas Bend Camping Area sits on the banks of the Ovens River within the Lower Ovens Wildlife Reserve, near the point where the Ovens meets the Murray.

The area features a series of spacious, shaded riverside sites beneath Red Gums, with a labyrinth of channels between the two rivers making it a draw for boating, kayaking, and fishing enthusiasts.

This is free, basic bush camping with no power, no toilet facilities, and no rubbish collection, so visitors must be fully self-sufficient and pack out all waste.

Campfires are permitted under specific conditions — contained in a pit, no larger than one metre square, with a three-metre clearance — though Total Fire Bans are common during summer and autumn.

The towering Red Gums provide ample shade, though the usual caution around these trees applies given their reputation for dropping large limbs without warning.