Buttercup Three – Mansfiled State Forest (FC)

This is one of several camp sites that make up the Buttercup Creek Camping Area situated in the state forests surrounding the town of Mansfield. The tumbling water in Buttercup Creek provides a peaceful background sound within these small, shady sites. Two wheel drive access is via Carter’s Road off the Mt Buller Road. Four Wheel drives can use Buttercup Road to access the campsites, involving two creek crossings.

Mansfield is nestled in the foot hills of the Victorian High Country. Surrounded by hills and mountains, rivers and streams, it has much to offer those interested in fishing, exploring, bushwalking and camping. Spend some time enjoying the tranquillity in one of the lovely camping areas located within about half an hour’s drive from Mansfield.

SITE ACCESS
Access to the Buttercup Creek Camping Areas is via Carters Road, which is approximately 25km East of the town of Mansfield.

FEES
Fees are not charged and booking is not necessary, camping is on a first-come first-served basis and no bookings are required, but early arrival may be advisable during peak periods.

FACILITIES
Camping facilities include picnic tables and a toilet.
If there are no facilities for rubbish collection please take rubbish with you when you leave and ensure the area is clean for future campers.

THINGS TO DO
In the forest, enjoy a variety of activities including in fishing, exploring, bushwalking and camping. Or explore the many little towns and villages that surround the nearby major service town of Mansfield.

RULES:
Only camp in an existing campsite rather than create a new one and camp at least 20 meters from any stream, lake or reservoir.
Do not dig trenches around tents.
Take your rubbish home. Do not bury or dump litter in the forest.
Where drop toilets are provided, please use them for their intended purposes. Do NOT use these toilets to empty chemical waste from cassette toilets or for the disposal of general waste.
Campfires are permitted, provided the following guidelines are observed:
The fire is in a fireplace or trench 30 cm deep. Please use existing fireplaces rather than create your own.
The fire is not more than 1 square metre and 3 metres around the fire is cleared.
The fire is not left unattended and is put out before you leave.
Collect only fallen wood for fires _ Cutting down trees or damaging standing vegetation is not permitted.
Fires of all types, including portable gas and liquid fuel stoves, are prohibited on days of TOTAL FIRE BAN
It is your responsibility to know if a TOTAL FIRE BAN is declared.
For up to date information about Fire Bans refer to www.emergency.vic.gov.au
Be aware of your and your vehicle’s limitations. Most of our forest roads are dirt roads, many are four-wheel drive only (particularly after rain!) and are typically narrower than urban roads so always keep to the left.
With the exception of Murrindindi Scenic Reserve (east of Buxton) and Steavenson Falls Reserve (near Marysville), you may bring your dog into Victorian state forests, provided they are under your control at all times.

For more detailed information please visit the DELWP website via the link below.

FRC are still in the process of obtaining more information about this site and it will be updated as it comes to hand.

Data courtesy of: Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning
Updated: 041217GR