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Lake Mournpall Camping Area
Lake Mournpall Camping Area offers 16 unpowered campsites, suitable for tents, camper trailers, campervans and caravans.
Campground facilities include non-flush toilets, fireplaces and picnic tables.
Individual campsites cannot be reserved, please select your campsite(s) within the campground on arrival.
Advanced bookings and payment are required year-round. Each campsite holds a maximum of six people. Please book multiple sites for bookings of more than six people.
The park has a rich variety of birdlife ranging from wetland species such as Pelicans, Ducks and Spoonbills to dry mallee specialists such as Malleefowl and Emu Wrens.
Murray Cod and Golden Perch (Yellowbelly) provide good sport for anglers. Unfortunately, European Carp are present in large numbers. In season, Yabbies and Murray Crayfish may also be found. A Victorian recreational fishing licence is required for fishing and yabbying and can be purchased from agriculture.vic.gov.au/fisheries.
Things to do in the area
Walking in Hattah-Kulkyne National Park
Bird watching
Long drives
Sunrises and sunsets
Wildlife viewing
How to get there
Lake Mournpall Camping Area
When you're there
Need to know
Lake Mournpall Camping Area
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
Hattah - Kulkyne National Park is in the Mallee 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.
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Notices Affecting Multiple Parks
Safety Alert - Feral Bee Activity
Please be advised that due to the dry conditions we are experiencing an increased number of bee sightings and swams gathering around water sources. Be aware that there may be bees in the camping and day use areas, around toilets, water tanks, the lakes and river.Please use caution. -
Hattah - Kulkyne National Park
Blue Green Algae Bloom Warning For Lakes Hattah, Konardin and Woterap
Lakes Hattah, Konardin and Woterap currently has a blue-green algae (BGA) bloom.The public is warned not to swim in and to avoid any direct contact with blue-green algae affected water.Direct contact with blue-green algae can cause allergic reactions such as skin rashes or itchiness; sore eyes ears and nose or if swallowed gastroenteritis, nausea or vomiting.People who come in to contact with contaminated water should wash immediately in fresh water. Seek medical advice if experiencing illness after contact with BGA affected water.Any fish harvested from BGA affected water should have gills and guts removed prior to cooking. People should not eat whole fish or crustaceans collected from the lake. The type of algae affecting the lake produces toxins that can concentrate in crustaceans and accumulate in the liver and internal organs of fish. Ingesting BGA toxins can lead to serious illness.Water from the affected water body should not be used for drinking, cooking or other domestic uses. Boiling the affected water will not make it safe for use.For any health issues experienced after contact with BGA affected water please seek medical advice immediately.Pet owners should prevent pets from drinking or having direct contact with contaminated water.Visitors to the area are advised that they can still enjoy other recreational activities such as bush walking and sightseeing around the water body.