Camping in Lerderderg State Park

A man and woman holding cups and a bowl sit on camp chairs by a lit fire pit between two tents and a car. The man feeds the fire as the woman turns to another man and woman walking towards them along a grass track.

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Camping in Lerderderg State Park

Get away from it all and enjoy the serenity of bush at this dog-friendly campground. Lerderderg Campground is a great base for exploring by 4WD.  Wake to the song of native birds, enjoy a peaceful picnic or set off on a bushwalk or stay at Amblers Crossing which is only accessible in dry weather.  

Lerderderg campground is five kilometres from O'Brien's Crossing on Upper Chadwick Track and has picnic tables, toilets and fireplaces. Fires are permitted only in the fireplaces provided. No bookings or fees are required. Camping is first in, first-served. Dogs on lead are permitted.

Camping is permitted at Amblers Crossing, which is 4WD or walk-in access only and due to the terrain and track surface is accessible only in dry weather. Campers should be prepared for a basic bush camping experience and be self-sufficient with drinking water. Carry it in or know how to make untreated water safe for drinking. Walk-in bush camping is permitted in the Conservation Zone, but solid fuel fires are prohibited. No bookings or fees apply to walk-in bush camping. Camping is first in, first-served.

Things To Do

This area is well known for its wildlife. Keep an eye out for:

A koala sitting in a tree at French Island National Park.

Koalas

Koalas inhabit a variety of woodland habitats across mainland Australia. Keep an eye out for them in open eucalypt forests.
Two kangaroos stand in the grass at Woowookarung Regional Park.

Kangaroos

Kangaroos are one of the largest species of marsupial. They are most active at night, preferring to rest during the day.
A mother and joey wallaby on a rock surface with the ocean in the background at Wilsons Promontory National Park.

Wallabies

Wallabies are marsupials and members of the kangaroo family. They can be found in woodlands, forests and rugged terrain.

How to get there

Camping in Lerderderg State Park

Lerderderg Campground

Need to know

Camping in Lerderderg State Park

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.

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.

  • Lerderderg State Park

    Bluegum Track and closure

    Bluegum Track will be closed for three non-consecutive days in May/June for conservation works. This includes the 15th May and the 21st May with the third date pending. This information will be updated when the third date is known. Holts Road will also be inaccessible on these same dates.

    Conservation Programs In Lerderderg State Park

    Conservation programs will commence in Lerderderg State Park from the 14th-21st of May in various locations. 

    For public Safety Reasons areas within the park will be inaccessible during these dates. Signage will be placed at access points when conservation programs are occurring. For your own safety please observe the signage and do not enter any closed areas.  

    Closures will be in place 12 hours or more with restricted access to the following areas (A larger exclusion area may be enforced closer to the date impacting nearby tracks/roads)

     
    Areas Closed include;

    -         West No.5 Track
    -         Bluegum Track
    -         Holts Rd
    -         Nuggety Rd
    -         Whisky track
    -         Kenworthy Track
    -         Square Bottle Track
    -         Champagne Track
    -         Razorback track
    -         Vodka Track
    -         Nolan Track




    Bluegum Track closure

    Bluegum Track will be closed from 3am-1pm on the 15/05/25 and 21/05/25 for conservation management purposes. 

    Holts Road, Tunnel Access Track and West No. 5 will also be inaccessible on these days/times.

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