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Police Paddocks

Police Paddocks is a free campground on Murphys Creek, an anabranch of the Murray River, located about nine kilometres north of Rutherglen in Victoria. The reserve dates to the 1880s, when police once spelled their horses on the large grassy islands here.

Remnants of an old bridge crossing to the island are still visible, and a few rapids run over the remaining bridge supports. Campsites are spread along roughly a kilometre of riverbank, with level ground suitable for tents and caravans.

The creek offers swimming and fishing, and pets are welcome. The area sits within Gooramadda State Forest and is close to the Rutherglen wine region.

Access is via Police Paddocks Road; a narrow cattle grid limits large vehicles, and the dirt road can become boggy in wet weather.


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