Murray River Camping around Yarrawonga

Jim, I've only been there once but we drove the tracks along the river till we found what we liked, almost from the Yarrawonga Dam wall to a spot we liked a few kilometres away. Theres some spots with sandy beaches along there but some would already be taken. Hope this helps.
Goodluck
Boris

Restrictions on open-air firesd VIC.
Fire Danger Period

Fires in the open air are subject to legal restrictions when the Fire Danger Period is declared by CFA for a particular municipality. Fire Danger Period restrictions remain in place until 1st May unless revoked earlier due to seasonal conditions.

In State forests, National, State and Regional parks and other reserves, Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) fire restrictions remain in force all year round. Local DSE and Parks Victoria offices can provide advice on what forest or parks campfire restrictions apply

A camp fire may be allowed under some circumstances when in a properly constructed fire-place (brick, concrete, steel) so as to contain the fire.

With so much of the country 'tinder dry' it would be adviseable to check with local authorities of any area you intend visiting rather than take a general chance and finish up destroying someone's home or livelyhood. CFA

havnt you got work to do jimbo?
lol

Jim go to the Yarrawonga Tourist Info centre & get a copy of the "River & Beaches of the Central Murray". It's a detailed hand drawn set of maps extending from Yarrawonga to Ulupna Island with a second series that covers through to Echuca. (under $10) They have all the beaches marked, key camp areas, toilets, fire pits, picknick tables & the complete track network.
Unfortunately it does get very busy along this section of the Murray so I can't recommend just one spot as more likely than not it will already be taken but just work your way along and a site will become available.
Parks & the Police are becoming more strict on fire safety so ensure it's in a pit or better still take a fire drum. Wood also can be very scarce so pick up some on the way. With the new Parks proposals just released, fires are soon to be banned within a few years on the Vic side as well during the summer period.
Cheers Craig............

goodday jimbo
when are you looking at going as a lot of the good spots are pretty crowded at the minute
there is a road a few ks west of yw but it is crowded about now because it has a good beach and easy access cant think of the name but it is a formed rd down to almost the river but 1st in bestdressed for a spot

steve

Hi Jim,

I don't know how far from Yarrawonga you want to travel, but there is a nice place called Ulupna, just north of Strathmerton (about 50km west of Yarrawonga, past Cobram).

We camped there last Queen's Birthday weekend and found a nice quiet spot on the river. Like evrywhere, though, it can get busy.

Cheers,

Craig