Stony Creek Group Campground in Grampians National Park

Campground · Grampians National Park

Stony Creek Group Campground

A quiet group camp among pines, granite, and mountain views

Type
Campground
Nearest trail
0.8 km
Audio stories
5 nearby
  • Restrooms
  • Parking

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Mount Rosea: The Gate of the East Wind

Overview

About Stony Creek Group Campground

Why stop

  • Sheltered communal area and mountain views
  • Quiet bush setting near major overnight walks

Heads up

  • Hike-in setup is inconvenient for casual visits
  • Untreated tank water is not dependable

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Where it is

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CampgroundStony Creek Group Campground-37.18000, 142.48477
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Plan your stop

Before you go

Best time to visit

Spring is the standout season for common heath and spike wattle, with pied currawongs and kookaburras often heard around camp. Autumn brings cooler walking weather and warm light through the trees. Early morning is best for quiet, bird activity, and soft light on the granite; late afternoon gives the shelter and surrounding ridges more colour. Winter can feel exposed and damp in this high country, so plan for cold nights and changing weather rather than expecting a comfortable easy camp.

Access and preparation

Walkers reach the camp on a 0.52 km side track from the Stony Creek route, about 1.36 km from the Mount Rosea Carpark. Vehicle access is available along unsealed Stony Creek Road for high-clearance 4WD vehicles, with parking for one 4WD. A gate key is provided through Brambuk after a booking is confirmed. Book exclusive use ahead of time, pack a headlamp, sturdy shoes, food, drinking water, warm layers, and everything you need to carry your rubbish out. Keep food secure, watch your footing on uneven rocky ground, and take extra care around snakes, falling limbs, and heat.

5 active Grampians alerts

  • ClosureBushfire-damaged walks and picnic area remain closedThe Fortress, Red Gum, Billimina, Chimney Pots and Brownings Loop walks, plus Mafeking Picnic Area, remain closed because of track or site damage from the 2024/25 summer bushfires.Official details
  • ClosureMackenzie Falls precinct closed during constructionThe Mackenzie Falls (Migunang wirab) Precinct has no vehicle or visitor access during major construction works expected to finish by the end of 2026.Official details
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Mount Rosea: The Gate of the East Wind
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“You're approaching Rosea Carpark, where the Mount Rosea walk leads into some wonderfully shaped sandstone country.”

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More about Stony Creek Group Campground

Why stay hereStony Creek Group Campground is a small, basic bush camp near the towering peaks of Mount Rosea.

Stony Creek Group Campground is a small, basic bush camp near the towering peaks of Mount Rosea. It is designed for schools and groups walking overnight routes, including the Grampians Peaks Trail and the Wonderland and Mount Rosea areas. The appeal is the setting: native pines, eucalyptus woodland, rocky outcrops, and a quieter base than the park's busy day-use lookouts.

This is an overnight camp rather than a casual roadside stop. The exclusive-use site accommodates up to 16 people on eight timber tent platforms, with two people per platform. Campers consistently mention the sheltered communal area, outdoor seating, and views toward the Wonderland Range and Halls Gap. A short wander around camp gives you the best sense of the rocky, elevated landscape.

What is hereFacilities are intentionally simple: a non-flush toilet, communal gathering area, day-use…

Facilities are intentionally simple: a non-flush toilet, communal gathering area, day-use shelter, and untreated rainwater tanks. Tank water is not guaranteed, so bring enough reliable drinking water for your group and do not treat the tanks as a dependable supply. There is no rubbish collection, and the site has no mobile phone reception. Dogs are not permitted.

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