Running Creek Camping Area
Highlights
- Discover scenic riverside campsites along the Howqua River, perfect for a relaxing getaway in nature.
- Explore two walking tracks leading to Tobacco Flat, offering stunning views and numerous river crossings.
- Enjoy fishing and paddling in a tranquil environment, ideal for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
- Unwind by the campfire at this free bush camp, surrounded by the beauty of State Forest.
Set in State Forest on the Howqua River, just 40 minutes from Mansfield, Running Creek Camping Reserve is popular with anglers, paddlers and campers for good reason. This free bush camp offers pit toilets, fireplaces and scenic riverside campsites.
There are two walking tracks that start here and end at Tobacco Flat, approximately 12 kilometres upstream. The Howqua River Walk follows the river flats with nearly 40 river crossings, while the Lower Howqua Feeder traverses the higher country.
The camping area is accessed via Howqua River Road off the Mansfield Woods Point Road. After approximately 10 kilometres on gravel road you will reach the reserve.
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