Slaty Creek Camp Ground No 1 is a free, basic bush campsite set on the creek flats of Creswick Regional Park in central Victoria, surrounded by tall Manna Gum trees. No booking is required; sites are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

The campground is suitable for tents, campervans, and smaller motorhomes, and offers disabled access, making it the most accommodating of the three Slaty Creek camping areas.

Of the three sites, this is the only one with toilets (long-drop style) and it also features a picnic table, fireplace, and a shelter with bench seating. It connects to the Goldfields Track and sits alongside a creek where gold panning is a popular activity.

Visitors are advised to bring their own drinking water and firewood. Prolific birdlife — including kookaburras, rosellas, magpies, and fantails — adds to the appeal of this quiet, nature-immersive setting.