As bushfires continue to burn across parts of Victoria, many popular parks are closed due to ongoing fire activity and may remain closed for some time.

Thanks to the efforts of those on the ground working to keep communities safe, many parks across the state have reopened.

You can return to enjoy some of your favourite parks, provided you check it is safe to do so.

Before visiting any park, check for park closures and stay up to date with warnings and incidents at the VicEmergency website and app.

Parks with closures due to fire activity

There is still active fire in several areas across the state. Do not travel to fire affected areas – it is not safe to enter or camp in these parks and forests.

The situation can change quickly, and closures can happen at short notice to keep people safe.

If you have a camping booking at a park which is closed, your booking will be automatically cancelled and refunded.

Check alerts on the individual park page for the latest updates.

• Alpine National Park, partial closures
• Great Otway National Park, partial closures
• Lake Eildon National Park, full closure
• Cathedral Range State Park, full closure
• Mount Lawson State Park, full closure until further notice

View the interactive map to check the full list of parks that are closed or have changed conditions. This is regularly updated, so keep checking as conditions can change quickly.

Parks reopened following temporary closures

Many parks and state forests have reopened following temporary closures last week.

Before visiting any park, check for park closures and stay up to date with warnings and incidents at the Vic Emergency website and app.

The following popular parks are now open. Check alerts on the individual park page for the latest updates.

• Parts of Great Otway National Park, including the Great Ocean Walk and associated campgrounds, and Lake Elizabeth Campground.
• Port Campbell National Park, including the Twelve Apostles, London Bridge, and Loch Ard Gorge.
• Parks popular with day-trippers from Melbourne, including Dandenong Ranges National Park, Organ Pipes National Park, Yarra Ranges National Park, Mornington Peninsula National Park, Point Nepean National Park, and more.
• Parks popular with campers, including Wilsons Promontory National Park, Cape Conran Coastal Park, Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park, and Mount Buffalo National Park. 

Stay safe in parks

As always, it's essential to be well-prepared before visiting your favourite nature spots. Take the time to plan ahead, keep informed, and don’t forget to Pack Your Summer Smarts to ensure everyone returns home safe.

If you are visiting a park that allows campfires remember, 10 per cent of bushfires are caused by unsafe campfires.

Before you light a fire, check fire restrictions. Can you have a campfire? Is it a day of Total Fire Ban? Remember, the safest option is not to light a campfire.

Before leaving home

Check the VicEmergency website, or download the VicEmergency app and know how to use it – create a watch zone to receive alerts within that watch zone.

• Visit VicTraffic to check for road closures and detours.
• Visit the BOM website to stay updated on weather forecasts and warnings.
• Visit the EPA website to keep up to date with air quality conditions.