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Emu Bight Campground
Camp near the shore of Lake Victoria at Emu Bight. A communal shelter and toilets are provided.
Campers are required to bring their own firewood and water supplies. Fires may only be lit in the fireplaces provided and are not permitted on individual campsites. Some sites can accommodate camper trailers, campervans or caravans.
Advance bookings and payment are required year round.
Campers are required to bring their own firewood and water supplies. Fires may only be lit in the fireplaces provided and are not permitted on individual campsites. Some sites can accommodate camper trailers, campervans or caravans.
Advance bookings and payment are required year round.
Things to do in the area
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.
Beaches
Walk white sandy beaches, swim in cool coastal waters or surf the wild waves of the Southern Ocean.
Canoeing and Kayaking
Canoeing and kayaking are great ways to explore beautiful waterways. Enjoy the tranquility and spot wildlife that hikers don’t normally see.
Wildlife viewing
Get up close and personal with some of Australia's shy native wildlife or look up to spot tree-dwelling mammals and flocks of colourful birds,
How to get there
Emu Bight Campground
The Lakes National Park is in East Gippsland about 300 km east of Melbourne. The park is at the eastern end of Loch Sport, 63 km east of Sale. There is boat access from Paynesville.
Sites
Boat
Camper Trailer
Campervan
Caravan
Mobile Home
Tent
When you're there
Download The Lakes National Park visitor guide and campground map for more information about the park and the plethora of experiences to be had within its borders.
Camping & accommodation
Camping is permitted at Emu Bight, near the shore of Lake Victoria. A communal shelter and toilets are provided. Campers need to bring their own firewood and water supplies. Fires may only be lit in the fireplaces provided and are not permitted on individual campsites. Bookings are required.
Need to know
Emu Bight 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.
