Lakeside Campground

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Lakeside Campground

Set around picturesque Coller Bay on the shores of popular Lake Eildon, the Fraser camping area includes Lakeside, Candlebark, and Devil Cove Campgrounds.

Situated on the south side of Coller Bay, Lakeside Campground offers non-flushing toilets and shared fireplaces. It is the best choice for motorised boating and watersports enthusiasts, with the nearby concrete boat ramp allowing access to the lake year-round at varying water levels (down to 10 per cent of capacity). Fees apply, and bookings are required.

Launch your boat or canoe and enjoy the walking and cycle trails along the shore or up into the forested hills to one of the lookouts with a magnificent view over the lake.

Lakeside Campground area can accommodate tents and some caravans and campervans. Boat parking is available within and adjacent to the campground. Sites are unpowered.

There are shared fireplaces throughout the campground, however no fires are permitted on individual campsites and you need to bring your own firewood.

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Things to do in the area

A man brings a kettle to the picnic table where his partner is sitting, while an older couple sit around a campfire in the background.

Lake Eildon Picnic Areas

Lake Eildon is a great place for a day out with the family. Herb Fitzroy and Forsyth Flat have free gas barbecues and there's access to the water via boat ramps. Go fishing and boating - and watch the sunset over Merlo Lookout before returning home.
Father and son bird watching on boardwalk

Bird watching

From bushland to wetlands and everything in between, parks provide habitat to an abundance of common and rare bird species. Go for a wander and see how many you can spot.
Canoeing

Canoeing and Kayaking

Canoeing and kayaking are great ways to explore beautiful waterways. Enjoy the tranquility and spot wildlife that hikers don’t normally see.
A three year old boy leads his mum and younger brother through the forest near Grants Picnic Ground.

Family activities

Stash some supplies into a back pack and take the family out for a day trip and in only a short drive from Melbourne you can be surrounded by nature.
A husband and wife stop to take a photo of Masons Falls from the lookout.

Day trips

Pack the car and round up your family and friends. Whether you're seeking relaxation or adventure, parks offer a variety of day trips close to Melbourne.

How to get there

Lakeside Campground

The Fraser area campgrounds are approximately 2.5 hours drive from Melbourne. Access is via the Goulburn Valley Highway, then UT Creek Road and Fraser Park Road.  
Lakeside Campground

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When you're there

We encourage campers to support the local town of Alexandra and Eildon, both 15 minutes drive away, to stock up on any supplies such as firewood and water.

For more information, download the Lake Eildon National Park visitor guide and campground maps for Lakeside, Candlebark, Devil Cove before you go. If you're planning to visit when there is a higher risk of bushfires, download the Fraser Camping area emergency procedures.

Need to know

Lakeside Campground

Accessibility

Lakeside Campground is on a sloping site near the lakeside.The steep sections of path and uneven ground surface reduce overall accessibility. Site 6 is one of the more accessible sites.

Be prepared and stay safe

Lake Eildon National Park is in the North Central fire district. Bushfires can occur during the warmer months. It is your responsibility to check current and forecast weather conditions. Campfires cannot be lit on days of Total Fire Ban, however gas cookers can be used for preparing food.

Check the Fire Danger Rating and for days of Total Fire Ban at emergency.vic.gov.au, on the Vic Emergency App or call the Vic Emergency Hotline 1800 226 226.

Change of Conditions

Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.

  • Lake Eildon National Park

    Gap Track & O’Toole Flat closed during bridge construction works

    Construction of a replacement bridge on Gap Track over O’Toole Creek began in mid-October and is expected to be finished by mid-December.

    During this time, the section of Gap Track, between Pinnacle Track and Eildon-Jameson Road, is closed. The O’Toole Flat Camping Area accessed by this section of Gap Track is also closed. There may be periods of time with no workers on-site, while structural concrete is given time to cure. Once works are complete, these areas will re-open.

    When re-opened, O’Toole Flat continues to be a small camping area designed for self-sufficient visitors only. It is recommended for 4WDs with small camping set-ups. Long vehicles and towing vehicles are not recommended. Structural issues with fireplaces in this camping area led to their removal in late-2025; until fireplaces are replaced, you must not light any solid-fuel fires in this camping area. Please use gas and electric stoves only.

    We appreciate your cooperation in keeping Lake Eildon National Park, and all our visitors, safe.

  • Notices Affecting Multiple Sites

    Lake Eildon camping facility updates

    Parks Victoria has finished updating visitor facilities at Lake Eildon National Park on Taungurung Country.

    Showers, water and flushing toilets are no longer available at Candlebark, Lakeside or Devil Cove.

    The new toilets are an environmentally sustainable and cost-effective long-term solution. Each new toilet block features a state-of-the-art dry-vault system.

    Updates include:

    • 3 new non-flushing toilet blocks at Lakeside, Candlebark and Devil Cove campgrounds 
    • a new non-flushing toilet block at the Herb Fitzroy Day Visitor Area main boat ramp 
    • an education shelter at Candlebark Campground

     

     For more information on the project, call 13 1963 or visit the project page.

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Devil Cove Campground

Open in peak periods, Devil Cove Campground is tucked away just to the north of Candlebark.
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