Muckleford is a small town in Victoria, Australia. At the 2006 census, it had a population of 1107. The west area of Muckleford features sparse forest that was mined in some areas for gold during the 19th century. The 18 hole golf course Castlemaine Golf Club is situated at the crossroads of Rilens road, and the Pyrenees highway (Highway 6180) which connects Castlemaine to Newstead. Adjacent to the Castlemaine Golf Club is the Castlemaine Steiner School.