Campground · Victoria, Australia
The Gums Campground
Kinglake National Park
The Gums Campground has 15 sites in eucalypt forest beside a meandering mountain stream in Kinglake National Park, 10 km north of Kinglake via Glenburn Road. The Cicada Circuit walk follows Island Creek, and Wombelano and Masons Falls are nearby. Bring your own water and firewood. The campground closes during the Victorian third school term, with dates that vary each year.
The Gums Campground is a campground in Kinglake National Park, Victoria, Australia, with 15 sites. You book it ahead through Parks Victoria online bookings.

How booking The Gums Campground works
Parks Victoria takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: Parks Victoria online bookings. Parks Victoria lists 15 sites.
At a glance
- Type
- Campground
- Sites
- 15 sites
- Season
- “The campground closes during the Victorian 3rd school term, with dates that vary each year.”
- Rules and limits
- Wood fireplaces; bring own firewood
- Not available: communal BBQ currently closed
- Not available: bring your own water
- Getting there
- 10 km north of Kinglake via Glenburn Road
- Booked through
- Parks Victoria online bookings
- Location
- -37.47074, 145.39248
In an emergency, call 000. From a mobile phone, 112 also reaches Triple Zero.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for The Gums Campground yet. Book it with Parks Victoria.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Longridge CampgroundYarra Valley Parklands33.9 km (21.1 mi)
- Cooks Mill Camping AreaCathedral Range State Park34 km (21.1 mi)
- Neds Gully Camping AreaCathedral Range State Park34.3 km (21.3 mi)
- Upper Yarra Reservoir Camping AreaUpper Yarra Reservoir Park49 km (30.4 mi)
- Candlebark CampgroundLake Eildon National Park51.6 km (32.1 mi)
- Devil Cove CampgroundLake Eildon National Park51.6 km (32.1 mi)
The Gums Campground: questions
Do I need to book The Gums Campground ahead?
Yes. The Gums Campground is booked online through Parks Victoria online bookings, run by Parks Victoria.
How many sites does The Gums Campground have?
Parks Victoria lists 15 sites at The Gums Campground.
When is The Gums Campground open?
Parks Victoria says: "The campground closes during the Victorian 3rd school term, with dates that vary each year."
What is the emergency number at Kinglake National Park?
In Australia, call 000 for police, fire or ambulance, and for search and rescue.