Jamieson Creek Campground

A couple walk through a coastal campground with BBQ facilities and tent sites surrounded by Eucalyptus trees and the ocean in the background.

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Jamieson Creek Campground

Enjoy panoramic views just meters from the campground looking out over the ocean and surrounding landscapes.

Set among coastal woodland and tall eucalypts, a short distance from Wye River, Jamieson Creek Campground is perfectly positioned to explore 4WD trails, Jamieson Creek walking track and nearby Cumberland River and Lorne trailheads.

Jamieson Creek Campground contains 24 campsites, each accommodating up to six people. Campsites 10-19 have no direct vehicle access and are suitable for tents only. A central carpark is located close by.

Sites 4 and 7 are suitable for caravans, while all remaining campsites cater to tents, camper trailers and campervans. All campsites are unpowered. Campground facilities include non-flush toilets and shared fireplaces - please bring your own firewood. Advanced bookings and payment are required year-round.

From the campground explore the Jamieson Creek Walking Track. This undulating track with staircases and creek crossings is 5.5km one way and links to Wye River. Highpoints offer views through tall eucalypts to the Southern Ocean beyond. Learn about the history of the area from storyboards and listen for birdlife as you walk through forest above the Great Ocean Road. 


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Things To Do

Three friends follow the track alongside the Cumberland River near Lorne in the Great Otway National Park.

Cumberland Falls Walk

Explore the feeling of remoteness in one of the more beautiful river valleys in the Otway Ranges. Memories of dramatic cliffs, gentle streams and peaceful pools in which to cool off on a hot summer day will stay with you long after your visit.
Three friends standing at the Erskine Falls lookout admiring the waterfall.

Erskine Falls

Erskine Falls are at the end of Erskine Falls Road 10km north west of Lorne. There is a viewing point above the falls and a walking track, steep in places, leads to the base of the falls. The falls cascade over one of the highest drops in the Otways.
A Land Rover Defender attempts a river crossing in the Alpine National Park.

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.
Three friends standing at the Erskine Falls lookout admiring the waterfall.

Lorne

The coastal town of Lorne is where the bush meets the beach. Expect white sandy beaches, clifftops and incredible coastal vistas, numerous waterfall walks and picnic areas fringed by lush fern gullies.

How to get there

Jamieson Creek Campground

Jamieson Creek Campground is nestled between Lorne and Wye River, approximately two and a half hours drive from Melbourne. Follow the Great Ocean Road and then Jamieson Track. The campground is accessible by 2WD.
Jamieson Creek Campground

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When you're there

While the campground caters for self-contained comfort, you should bring your own drinking water and firewood, and take all rubbish home with you.

Need to know

Jamieson Creek 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

Jameson Creek Campground is in the Great Otway National Park 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.

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.

  • Great Otway National Park

    Great Otway National Park sites closed due to severe flooding

    Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding on 16 January 2026 has caused significant damage across parts of the eastern Great Otway National Park. 
     
    For public safety, the following areas are closed until further notice while assessments and clean-up works are undertaken:
     
    Closures included but are not limited to :

    Erskine falls is limited to the top viewing platform.  Access to the base of the falls and along the river track is closed.


    Roads & Tracks 
    Wye Rd
    Curtis Track
    Godfrey Track
    Jamieson Track

    Walking tracks
    St George
    Phantom falls
    Lemonade ck
    Kalimna
    Henderson
    Sheoak Falls 
    Sheoak picnic ground walking Nature Loop
    Cumberland
    Cumberland Garvey Link
    Kalimna Garvey Link
    Cora Lynn
    Erskine Falls Walking Track 
    Won Wondah

    Alternative walking tracks can be found at:
    Moggs Creek picnic area
    Distillery Creek picnic area
    Ocean Track
    Castle Rock 
    Sheoak Falls to Swallow caves
     
     
    Many roads, tracks and visitor facilities are impacted by debris, flooding and unstable conditions.  
    The Great Ocean Road has been impacted,
     
     
    Always follow safety signage and directions from response crews, and do not enter any closed areas.
    Thank you for your patience and understanding as works are undertaken to make these popular areas safe to visit again.

    Proposed planned burning in Lorne area -5 mile Track

    Planned burning operations are scheduled in this park which will result in the following areas being affected from the time a burn is approved for ignition, until the area is declared safe. Ignition of the burns are scheduled from 23 March 2026 and are subject to favorable weather.



    Please adhere to all closure and advice signs in the area as planned burn activity commences.



    Check the status of current planned burns at https://plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au
     
    Areas Affected:
    5 Mile Track

    Planned burning around Lorne

    Planned burning operations are scheduled in this park which will result in the following areas being affected from the time a burn is approved for ignition, until the area is declared safe.  Ignition of the burns has commenced.

    Please adhere to all closure and advice signs in the area as planned burn activity continues.

    Check the status of current planned burns at https://plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au

    Areas Affected:
    Sheoak Picnic area
    Castle Rock Walking Track
    Sharps Rd, Garvey Track and Henderson.

    Allenvale Camp ground is now reopened.
     

  • Aire River West Campground (Aire River Heritage River)

    Aire River West Campground - sites 24 to 40 CLOSED

    • Due to wet and muddy conditions sites 24 to 40 at the Aire West Campground in the Great Otway National Park are CLOSED for safety and environmental reasons.
    • Access is planned to be restored for camping from 13 APR 2026.
    • Vehicle access and these camp sites are not suitable for camping.
    • Do not access or camp in closed areas of the National Park.
    • National Park Regulations apply.

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