10 Best Camping Spots Near Melbourne

Location: Great Ocean Road Distance from Melbourne: 224 km Cost: $28.30 for a 6-person site

Johanna beach is perfect for a salty getaway with the ocean so close you can taste it,

1. JOHANNA BEACH

Location: Mt Buffalo Distance from Melbourne: 343 km Cost: $50.50 for a 6-person site

Lake Catani is the perfect all season playground, in one of the most underrated national parks.

2. LAKE CANTANI

Location: Wilsons Promontory Distance from Melbourne: 225 km Cost: $61.40 for an 8-person unpowered site

Wilsons Prom has incredible day hikes, stunning beaches, and plenty of wildlife.

3. TIDAL RIVER

Location: Cathedral Ranges Distance from Melbourne: 118 km Cost: $29.80 for a 6-person site

If you’re looking for camping near Melbourne the Cathedrals have you covered.

4. NEDS GULLY

Location: Grampians National Park Distance from Melbourne: 271 km Cost: $29.80 for a 6-person site

The Grampians are one of the best spots in Victoria for a weekend away.

5. SMITHS MILL

Location: Gippsland Lakes Distance from Melbourne: 285 km Cost: $22.40 for a 6-person site

If you’re up for the challenge of a paddle then you’ll be thoroughly rewarded at Bunga Arms.

6. BUNGA ARMS

Location: Grampians National Park Distance from Melbourne: 260km Cost: $13.70 a site

This campsite is perfect for beautiful early morning views of the Grampians.

7. BOREANG CAMPGROUND

Location: King Lake National Park Distance from Melboure: 65km Cost: $13.70 a site

The Gums offers a small tranquil campsite complete with your own fireplace.

8. THE GUMS

Location: The Great Ocean Road Distance from Melbourne: 233km Cost: $15 for the first person and $5 every person after that

The perfect central base for sightseeing along the Great Ocean Road.

9. Princetown Recreation Reserve 

Location: Mount Buffalo Distance from Melbourne: 335km  Cost: $7.10 per night for a 2 person campsite

Within Mount Buffalo National Park, this campground provides a remote, hike-in camping experience.

10. Mount McLeod Campground

10 Best Camping Spots Near Melbourne, Victoria