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

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

Set on a flat, grassy area and surrounded by thick eucalypt forest, Moleside Canoe Camping Area provides the perfect grassy riverside camp spot for those paddling their way along the Glenelg River Canoe Trial. With good vehicle access, this is a popular spot to start or finish your canoe adventure.

How to get there

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

Facilities

Toilets

Carpark

Need to know

Glenelg River Canoe Trail - Moleside 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

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

Warnings

Water hazards
Shallow water

Deep water
Other warnings
Trees may fall take care

Limbs may fall take care
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.

Campground closures to allow the upgrade of facilities.

We have exciting news! During what is traditionally a quieter time in our park, will be upgrading some facilities. This will include infrastructure improvements such as campsites, toilet blocks and floating pontoons to make Lower Glenelg National Park more accessible for more people. The affected sites include Forest Camp South, Battersbys and Wilson Hall, these sites will be closed from May to August to allow these upgrades to occur.

Princess Margaret Rose Cave and Princess Margaret Rose campground closed for infrastructure repair and upgrades.

Princess Margaret Rose Cave and Princess Margaret Rose Cave campground will be closed until further notice to accommodate infrastructure repair works. This includes access via vehicle or boat on the Glenelg River. Camping is not permitted on the site or in the picnic area.

The toilets, picnic area and walking tracks in the remain open.