Glenelg River Canoe Trail - Bowds Canoe Camping Area (Glenelg River Heritage River, Lower Glenelg National Park)

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Glenelg River Canoe Trail - Bowds Canoe Camping Area (Glenelg River Heritage River, Lower Glenelg National Park)

Pull up in your canoe and spend a night at Bowds Canoe Camping Area. Wedged between the Glenelg River and the northern-edge of Lower Glenelg National Park, the camping area provides a scenic overnight stop along the Lower Glenelg River Canoe Trail.

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Glenelg River Canoe Trail - Bowds Canoe Camping Area (Glenelg River Heritage River, Lower Glenelg National Park)

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Glenelg River Canoe Trail - Bowds Canoe Camping Area (Glenelg River Heritage River, Lower Glenelg National Park)

Safety in nature

You can benefit both mind and body when you get outdoors to explore and experience Victoria's natural places. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.

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. Parks Victoria provides a range of a equipment, including all-terrain and beach wheelchairs, facilities, accommodation and accessibility information and programs to help you plan and enjoy your visit to Victoria's parks.

Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

Boating zones apply
No firearms allowed
No dogs allowed
No generators
Fees apply
No drones without a permit
No vehicles
No horses

Warnings

Other warnings
Trees may fall take care

Limbs may fall take care
Water hazards
Shallow water

Deep water
Terrain hazards
Slippery surface
Animals and pests
Snakes

Be Prepared

Stay safe and get the most out of your park visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks in Victoria’s parks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care. Find out more.

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.

Pest Animal Control - Lower Glenelg National Park

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA), in partnership with Parks Victoria, will conduct a ground shooting program to control pest animals in remote areas of Lower Glenelg National Park from 7th of October to 18th of December 2026.

For your safety, please follow all warning signs, remain on designated tracks and comply with directions from DEECA and Parks Victoria staff while in the area.

Pest Animal Control - Lower Glenelg National Park

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA), in partnership with Parks Victoria, will conduct a ground shooting program to control pest animals in remote areas of Lower Glenelg National Park from 7th of October to 18th of December 2026.

For your safety, please follow all warning signs, remain on designated tracks and comply with directions from DEECA and Parks Victoria staff while in the area.