Upper Howqua Camping Area sits on Taungurung Country within Alpine National Park, nestled on one of the flats along the upper reaches of the Howqua River.

The free, no-booking-required site serves as a natural base for exploring the surrounding high country, with hiking, bushwalking, fishing, four-wheel driving, and horse riding all accessible from the area. A drop toilet is on site.

The campground is roughly two hours from Mansfield. A 2WD-accessible route runs via Circuit Road over Howqua Gap, though this road closes seasonally in winter; a 4WD-only alternative enters via Howqua Hills.

From the campground, hikers can tackle routes toward Macalister Springs or take on the challenging climb to the summit of Mt Howitt, with sweeping views across the Victorian High Country.