Who can Use Dallas Brooks Scout Camp?

The bush property is available to hire to:

• Glen Eira Stonningtom District Scouting Community
• Scouting Community from other Districts and Areas
• Community Youth Organisations
• Community Groups
• Private Individual Hirers

How far ahead do I need to book?

Please make contact with Trev at least 2-4 weeks before your proposed camping trip. Generally, we are unable to accept last-minute requests for camping.

Where is Dallas Brooks Scout Park?

The Park is at the end of Harpfield Road, Upper Beaconsfield.

 How big is the Park?

175-200 acres, 70 hectares

Is the road suitable for standard cars?

The road to the front gate of the Park is unmade (not sealed) but is suitable for standard non-FWD vehicles. The access road can be very dusty in the summer so please slow down to keep the dust down. The access road can be wet and slippery in the winter so please slow down to reduce cutting up the road.

The internal roads vary in quality. The first section of road is gravel and well graded. Access to Halls 1 & 2 is suitable for standard non-FWD vehicles. Access beyond Hall 2 is for FWD vehicles only. Beyond Hall 2, parts of the road is affected by erosion. We advise care.

Vehicle access

Vehicle access into the property  is by the Main Gate only. This gate is kept locked and a key is required for access. We ask that booked groups keep the front gate closed during their stay. This is particularly important when groups with children and youth are using the Park and part of our Child Safe protocols.

Facilities at Dallas Brooks Scout Park

Buildings: There are two Brick Halls at the Park. Each hall has a concrete floor, a fireplace, a sink, and mains water. At each hall, there are fully plumbed male and female toilets and shower facilities. There is no mains electricity at either hall. Your generator can be connected to lighting at both halls. There is plentiful fallen timber around the site for use by hirers. We are not able to provide pre-cut and stacked timber for your use. If you would like to book the halls and have pre-cut and stacked timber for your group, this can usually be accommodated.

“The Picnic Ground.”  This area has moderate shade. It has good vehicle access, an outdoor fireplace and outdoor wooden tables and benches.

Campsites: There is approximately 175 acres at Dallas Brooks Scout Park. Some areas are flat, some are sloped. Access to mains water is excellent but not site-wide.  Some users like to camp well away from the Halls, some prefer to be close. The choice is yours.

The Bridge: The 1st bridge over the creek has a strict 5 tonne limit. Please drive slowly and carefully. The 2nd bridge is undergoing repairs and not suitable for vehicles at this stage.

Activities   Planning and equipment for activities is the responsibility of the User. There are areas of open ground and well as dense bush. There is a gully with a creek or hill climbs. There are defined roadways and less-defined walking tracks. The property is fenced and gated. The adjoining properties are farmland and generally well-defined. The night sky is dark with limited interference from urban lighting.

Fires: CFA rules allow for fires for cooking and heating in constructed fireplaces. Normal precautions apply; clear area of burnable material, water available. Fire pits or ground fires are considered no longer appropriate in bushland settings.

Emergency Vehicle  and Communication Access   Excellent in almost all areas of the site

Are Bookings Required?

• If you want to camp overnight…..yes
• If you want to run a day activity……yes
• If you want access to a building …. yes
• If you want to drive into the site … yes
• If you are an adjoining Upper Beaconsfield land-holder walking through with your dog …. yes, but not when there are users in camp. There will usually be a sign on the front gate if there is an Event in progress – and then there is no access
  • At your own risk
• If you are a local Upper Beaconsfield resident (Postcode-3808) on a bicycle….sadly no …the introduction of more powerful motorised bikes has had a bad effect on our tracks and vegetation…so sadly no to all bikes
  • At your own risk

How far ahead do I need to book?

Please make contact with Trev at least 2-4 weeks before your proposed camping trip. We are unable to accept last-minute requests and roll-ups for camping.

Is it free to camp at Dallas Brooks Park?

Fees are payable for Overnight Camping and Day excursions/activities. The Park’s only income comes from these fees and donations. We are indebted to our volunteers who help watch over and maintain the park and its facilities. The modest camping fees enable our ongoing viability.

How much does it cost to Camp at the Park?

The camping fees depend on the numbers of people, and which buildings are used. For more detail please Contact Trev, our booking guy

How to Book

Contact our Booking Manager – Trevor Howlett on 0419 206 274