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Camping in Wombat-Lerderderg National Park

A man and woman holding cups and a bowl sit on camp chairs by a lit fire pit between two tents and a car. The man feeds the fire as the woman turns to another man and woman walking towards them along a grass track.

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Camping in Wombat-Lerderderg National Park

Get away from it all and enjoy the serenity of the bush at Wombat-Lerderderg National Park. Choose from Lerderderg Campground, Ambler Lane Campground and historic Balt Camp. For a more remote stay, bush camping is also available in permitted areas of the former Wombat State Forest.

Lerderderg Campground

This dog-friendly campground is a great base for exploring by 4WD. Wake to the song of native birds, enjoy a peaceful picnic or set off on a bushwalk.

The campground is 5 km from O'Briens Crossing on Upper Chadwick Track. It has picnic tables, toilets and fireplaces. Fires are only permitted in the fireplaces provided.

No bookings or fees are required. Campsites are available on a first come, first served basis.

Ambler Lane Campground

Enjoy a quiet bush stay at Ambler Lane Campground. Explore the surrounding rugged bushland or settle in for a night among the trees.

The campground is a walk-in or 4WD-based camping area, with limited campsites and no toilets. The campground and access are subject to seasonal closures to maintain track conditions. It is walk-in only when the road is closed.

Facilities are basic, so come prepared. Bring enough drinking water for your stay or know how to make untreated water safe to drink. Dogs are not permitted.

Balt Camp

Camp among the historic remains of Balt Camp. The site has links to the area's post-war migration and forestry history.

Facilities are basic. There is a firepit, but no toilets or drinking water. Come prepared to be self-sufficient and take all rubbish home.

Dogs can camp with you at Balt Camp. Please keep your dog on a lead and under effective control, collect and remove dog waste.

Bush camping

Looking for a more remote stay? You can camp in natural clearings in permitted areas of the former Wombat State Forest, except Musk Creek Reference Area.

Use an existing natural clearing and do not clear or damage native plants. Camp at least 20 metres from rivers, streams and other water bodies. Please keep your campsite clean and do not leave campfires unattended overnight.

Things To Do

This area is well known for its wildlife. Keep an eye out for:

A koala sitting in a tree at French Island National Park.

Koalas

Koalas inhabit a variety of woodland habitats across mainland Australia. Keep an eye out for them in open eucalypt forests.
Two kangaroos stand in the grass at Woowookarung Regional Park.

Kangaroos

Kangaroos are one of the largest species of marsupial. They are most active at night, preferring to rest during the day.
A mother and joey wallaby on a rock surface with the ocean in the background at Wilsons Promontory National Park.

Wallabies

Wallabies are marsupials and members of the kangaroo family. They can be found in woodlands, forests and rugged terrain.

How to get there

Camping in Wombat-Lerderderg National Park

Wombat-Lerderderg Campground

Need to know

Camping in Wombat-Lerderderg National Park

Accessibility

Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state.

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