Teddington camp ground, Stuart Mill, Kara Kara NP

Introduction

sits on the banks of the Teddington Reservoir (if it is full), nestled at the heart of Kara Kara National Park in western central Victoria.
campsite is surrounded by rolling hills and majestic box ironbark forests and is a peaceful and scenic camping experience with lots of wildlife including skinks, kangaroos, lots of birds, etc
easy return walk loop around the reservoir back to the campsite
huge camping area with lots of fairly flat campsites which vary in size and many can accommodate large groups
flush toilets with cubicle to hang up a shower; fire pits; picnic tables;
shady spots available plus secluded campsites
suitable for caravans
poor mobile reception
1.2km along the road you will find the Teddington Hut Camping Area - a wooden hut which is open for campers to stay in for free (bookings required).

not much to see or do here other than chill out and enjoy the wildlife and ambience - Melville Caves campground, Kooyoora State Park is much more interesting with better walks
as usual take care not to camp under higher risk branches which may drop unexpectedly
firewood collection in the park is prohibited
no dogs
BYO toilet paper and firewood
need to take all rubbish home
reservoir water level may vary, and the upper dam may be empty at times but it is only 10 min walk to the lower dam
swimming and powered boats are not permitted in the Upper Teddington Reservoir
no drones
watch out for snakes which are more active in spring, summer and autumn - also be wary of the large Lace Monitor (Varanus various), usually a ground dwelling lizard but will take to a tree when disturbed
area is a heavily mined landscape with unstable slopes and mine shafts while tailings may contain the toxic residue of arsenic, mercury, and cyanide but pose minimal risk if not disturbed
do not climb cliffs, over or around barriers and fencing, or enter old mine workings
see https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/sites/teddington-camping-area

2.5hrs from NW suburbs of Melb via Harcourt and Dunolly or via Ballarat and Avoca
6.5km SW of Stuart Mill via Teddington Rd most of which is bitumen road
- Stuart Mill has a cafe

Kara Kara NP
- hiking, mountain bike and 4WD trails to explore
- nice views from West of England Fire Tower (4WD access road)
towns
- 24min, 29km Nth to St Arnaud via Stuart Mill - most cafe's close at 2pm!
- 33min, 39km NE to Logan Pub
- 35min, 45km SE to Avoca
- 44min, 60km SE to Maryborough
- 60min, 77km SW to Stawell
- 90min, 126km NW to Warracknabeal
- 95min, 135km W to Horsham