Snakes Reserve is one of several campsites within the Upper Goulburn Valley Historical Area, situated along the Goulburn and Jamieson Rivers in Victoria.

The area is popular with campers drawn to trout fishing, canoeing, gold fossicking, and scenic bush surroundings. The reserve is accessible via the township of Jamieson, located approximately 36 km south of Mansfield.

The surrounding region places visitors within reach of historic towns including Jamieson, Matlock, Wood's Point, Gaffney's Creek, and Lauraville, making it a good base for exploring the Upper Goulburn's gold-rush heritage and State Forest landscapes.