Running Creek Campsite sits on the bank of the Howqua River in State Forest in Victoria's High Country, roughly 40 km from Mansfield and 23. 5 km from Jamieson.

The riverside setting makes it well suited to swimming, fishing, bushwalking, and four-wheel driving, with numerous trails in the surrounding area. The campground offers large, level sites and two long-drop toilet blocks.

Access is via a narrow gravel road with a moderate slope; most vehicles manage it comfortably, though full-size caravans may find it tight. After heavy rain the road can become slippery and temporarily impassable for two-wheel-drive vehicles.

Campers should also be aware that river levels can rise rapidly following upstream thunderstorms, and strong currents and submerged objects make the Howqua River a place for cautious swimmers. The site can be busy on long weekends.