Swan Lake Campground

A camping trailer sits open in front of a tent pitched under a tree in a beachside campground.

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Swan Lake Campground

Experience the vast, mobile sand dunes a short distance from the campground. Walk along the track towards the beach and marvel at the immense height and sheer walls of the dunes.

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Set amongst a significant coastal dune system, Swan Lake is a small campground with five campsites that can accomodate a maximum of six people at each site.

While the gravel road is well maintained and accessible to 2WDs, there is a steep descent into the campground. Visitors towing a caravan will need a 4WD vehicle. The road from Swan Lake campground to the beach is 4WD only.

The campground is also accessible to hikers along the Great South West Walk.

All campsites are unpowered and are suitable for one camper-trailer or a medium sized tent, and bookings in are required in advance.

There are non-flushing toilets, shared picnic tables and shared fireplaces available. Campfires are only allowed in the designated fireplaces and you need to supply your own firewood — firewood collection is prohibited.

Bore water is available but is not suitable for drinking — supply your own.

Things to do in the area

 
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Beaches

Walk white sandy beaches, swim in cool coastal waters or surf the wild waves of the Southern Ocean.
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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.
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Lighthouses

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4WD

Enjoy a range of short and long 4WD trips in Victoria's parks. From the desert or mountains, to the rainforest or snow, 4WD tracks cater for all levels of skill and expertise.

How to get there

Swan Lake Campground

Swan Lake Campground is in south-west Victoria between Portland and Nelson adjoining the SA border, about 420kms from Melbourne and 490kms from Adelaide. From the Portland – Nelson Road, turn south into Telegraph road and then veer right and follow Swan Lake Road to the campground.

Swan Lake Campground

When you're there

Download the campground maps too see site locations prior to booking.

Need to know

Swan Lake Campground

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.

Be prepared and stay safe

Discovery Bay Coastal Park is in the South West 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.

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