Alby Foster Camp Area — Kevington, VIC 3723
Site details & local services
- Location: Kevington / Goulburn River area, Mansfield region (Kevington VIC 3723).
- Site suitable for: tents, camper-trailers, self-contained caravans; small to medium rigs (no guaranteed powered sites at the Alby Foster bush area).
- Road access: local sealed + unsealed roads — reasonable in dry weather; expect slower travel after rain.
- Site surface: grassy clearings and natural riverbanks; informal pads/parking areas.
- Camping permitted: yes (bush/free camping style at nearby reserves; for some spots booking/rules apply). See nearby Kevington Hotel for riverside paid camping.
- Maximum overnight stays: varies by specific reserve — check local signage or Kevington Hotel for riverside camping limits
- Facilities: minimal onsite at Alby Foster (tables/tracks may be present); Kevington Hotel offers riverside camping and basic services; Jamieson Caravan Park offers showers, powered sites and dump point.
- Potable water: not guaranteed at bush sites — bring drinking water; Jamieson Caravan Park provides drinking water resupply.
- Mobile phone coverage: patchy — Telstra tends to be best; don’t rely on full coverage in bush areas.
- Onsite public toilets: limited at bush camps; some reserves have drop toilets; Kevington Hotel and Jamieson Caravan Park have facilities.
- Rubbish bins: limited — take rubbish home where possible.
- Open fires: allowed in designated pits only (subject to Total Fire Ban rules). Check local signs before lighting fires.
- Generator use: discouraged at small bush sites; use quietly and considerately if permitted.
- Number of sites available: informal / variable; nearby Kevington Hotel lists ~15 riverside camping spots.
- Essentials to bring: potable water, toilet paper, fire lighting gear (check bans), insect repellent, shade, appropriate clothing, first aid, carry-out rubbish bags.
- Pet friendly: often yes (dogs usually on lead) — confirm local rules (Kevington Hotel asks dogs on leads).
- Fishing: popular (Goulburn River) — bring licence and follow local regs.
- Short walks: riverside strolls and informal trails nearby; local High Country walking opportunities.
Nearby services & points of interest (approx.)
- Kevington Hotel (pub + riverside camping): on site / immediate — Riverside camping and bistro. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
- Jamieson (town services): ~9 km / ~10–12 minutes drive — Jamieson Caravan Park (powered sites, dump point for patrons), shops, and Jamieson Service Station (fuel).
- Nearest caravan parks: Jamieson Caravan Park (~9 km).
- Nearest public dump points: Jamieson Caravan Park (dump point for patrons).
- Nearest petrol station: Jamieson Service Station, Perkins St, Jamieson (~9 km).
- Drinking water resupply: Jamieson Caravan Park (onsite) and town supplies.
- Public toilets: some reserves and Jamieson facilities; check reserve signage.
- Three local pubs (name & approx distance):
- Kevington Hotel — on site / 0 km.
- Jamieson Hotel / Jamieson Brewery — Jamieson ~9 km.
- Woods Point Commercial Hotel — Woods Point (~20–30 km depending on route). (regional pub listing)
- Local attractions: Goulburn River swimming/ fishing, nearby free camps (Flour Bag Creek, Twelve Mile Reserve, Skipworth Reserve) and Lake Eildon region attractions.
- Next Free Camps: Flour Bag Creek Reserve, Twelve Mile Reserve, Burnt Bridge and others listed for the Kevington area.
Seasonal weather summary — Alby Foster / Kevington (High Country VIC)
Summers are warm to hot by day with cool evenings; carry shade and water. Autumn sees clear days and crisp nights. Winters can bring cold days and frosty nights — higher nearby ranges get snow; pack warm sleeping gear. Spring is changeable with rapid temperature swings and occasional heavy rain. Always check the Bureau of Meteorology for short-term forecasts and fire danger ratings before travel.