Firth Park

About this site

Firth Park is located on the northern slopes of the Great Dividing Range in the Wombat State Forest, about 80km north-west of Melbourne.

Here you will find campsites with basic toilet facilities, picnic tables and fireplaces and an interesting walk to Andersons Mill, the site of a former sawmill.

The campground is close to a number of sawmills established in the late 1800s, taking advantage of the eucalypt forest that surrounded the area.

Today, visitors exploring the area are greeted by a lush forested area which attracts campers, picnickers, 4WD enthusiasts and horse riders.

History lives on

Firth Park was first established by Joseph Firth who became the superintendent of the State Nursey at Macedon in 1881. In 1890, Firth obtained 100 hectares, cleared some land, damned the creek and built a small house. Many exotic trees were planted by Firth which can still be seen around the site today. The area was later used as a source of gum leaves for a eucalyptus oil distillery run by Firth's sons.

Campground

This family and dog-friendly campground sits among heritage ornamental trees. There’s plenty of room for tents and limited space for small caravans to park on the western side of the car parking area.

This is a free campground with basic facilities including wood-fired BBQs, drop toilets and picnic tables. The adjacent dam, established for fire protection, is fed by a tributary of the Campaspe River and provides scenic views.

Horse riding

Firth Park is a popular destination for horse riders looking to explore the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges region. The campground has a designated horse yard and provides convenient access to a network of tracks through Wombat State Forest.

Page last updated: 19/03/24