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Running Creek Camping Area
4.6
210 reviewsAbout
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. Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a leash.
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.
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.
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Reviews & Ratings
Gzim Fteja
Google review
Lovely free campground. Its packed to the rafters during the holiday season, so I guess we got really lucky to find a big spot just accross the river. Not much wood around for a fire, so take your axe and chainsaw as there's plenty of fallen trees to chop up. Dump toilets too, but byo toilet paper. Police and the rangers regularly pop in, so dont be a grub by leaving your fires lit and unattended.
Lisa
Google review
Excellent campground. We visited midweek in October 2025. We were there fishing overnight but the fishing was very hard and we didn’t catch anything. Will definitely return to try again. The walking track across the river gives lots of opportunities to fish and walk in lovely bush land. Campsites vary in size and there were plenty near the water. Lots of shade from the trees but they do limit campsites if you’re not keen to camp under trees like us. The road in is suitable for 2wd. There’s no phone reception and our Starlink struggled at camp due to the tree coverage.
Faizan 2.0
Google review
1 of the best Camping 🏕️ sites For 2wd & 4x4 With easy track
Rud
Google review
Very large camp area with 2 toilets and river next to the Campsite. Very clean with grass beds. Most of the fire place are handmade with river stones. We camped here for 2 nights and really enjoyed it. There is a nice walking trail next to campsite and plenty of off road tracks around.
Tony Bui
Google review
Excellent campsites. 10km dirt track accessible with 2wd. Large and flat, on the side of a beautiful creek.
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Where you'll be
Steiners Road
Howqua VIC 3723