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Lakeside Campground
Stay in comfort at Lake Eildon National Park's best-equipped campgrounds. Set around picturesque Coller Bay on the shores of the popular lake, the Fraser camping area comprises Candlebark, Lakeside and Devil Cove Campgrounds.
Launch your boat or canoe and enjoy the walking and cycle trails along the shore or up into the forested hills to one of the lookouts with a magnificent view over the lake.
The Fraser camping area can accommodate tents and some caravans and campervans. Boat parking is available within and adjacent to the campgrounds. Sites are unpowered.
Lakeside Campground
Lakeside Campground is on the south side of Coller Bay. Free gas barbecue, hot showers are provided. It is the best choice for motorised boating and watersports enthusiasts, with the nearby concrete boat ramp allowing access to the lake year-round at varying water levels (down to 10 per cent of capacity).Things to do in the area
Lake Eildon Picnic Areas
Bird watching
Canoeing and Kayaking
Family activities
Day trips
How to get there
Lakeside Campground
Sites
When you're there
For more information, download the Lake Eildon National Park visitor guide and campground maps for Lakeside, Candlebark, Devil Cove before you go. If you're planning to visit when there is a higher risk of bushfires, download the Fraser Camping area emergency procedures.
Camping & accommodation
Stay in comfort at Lake Eildon National Park's best-equipped campgrounds. Set around picturesque Coller Bay on the shores of popular Lake Eildon, the Fraser camping area includes Candlebark, Lakeside and Devil Cove Campgrounds. Launch your boat or canoe and enjoy the walking and cycle trails in the surrounding forested hills.
Need to know
Lakeside Campground
Accessibility
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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Lake Eildon National Park
Blue-green Algae Warning Issued for Lake Eildon
“A blue green algae warning for Lake Eildon issued Friday 17 July 2020 remains currently in place due to widespread and consistently present scums of Gomphosphaeria & Dolichospermum Straight. Contact with affected water may cause harm to humans and animals. For your safety, we recommend:- No swimming
- No drinking water (unless it is signed as “potable”)
- No water sports
- No dogs in water (in
areas where dogs are allowed e.g. Jerusalem Creek Camping Area)”
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O'Toole Flat Camping Area (Lake Eildon National Park)
Gap Track Bridge Closed
Gap Track bridge is closed 100m north of O’Tooles Flat camping area until further notice. -
Notices Affecting Multiple Parks
Seasonal road closures 2020
Some roads in this park are subject to seasonal road closures. Seasonal road closures generally operate after the long weekend in June through to the end of October, but may be extended due to seasonal conditions. View the list of 2020 seasonal road closures for details and check the corresponding map numbers with the seasonal road closure 2020 index map for locations of the closures or visit the seasonal road closures page for more information.
Candlebark Boat Ramp Closed
Candlebark boat ramp is closed due to the current lake water level. The ramps will be reopened when the lake level rises. Alternative boat launching is available at Main Ramp and Lakeside.
