Great South West Walk - Simsons Camping Area (Glenelg River Heritage River, Lower Glenelg National Park)

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Great South West Walk - Simsons Camping Area (Glenelg River Heritage River, Lower Glenelg National Park)

Nestled among dry eucalypt forest, Simson Camping Area is a short distance from the township of Nelson. Nestled among dry eucalypt forest, Simson Camping Area is a short distance from the township of Nelson.

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Great South West Walk - Simsons Camping Area (Glenelg River Heritage River, Lower Glenelg National Park)

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Great South West Walk - Simsons 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

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Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

Management vehicle only
No firearms allowed
No vehicles
No dogs allowed
Fees apply
No drones without a permit
No horses
No generators
No bicycles

Warnings

Animals and pests
Snakes
Other warnings
Trees may fall take care

Limbs may fall take care

Be Prepared

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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.

Glenelg River estuary blocked causing some water based assets (Jetties and Landings) to become submerged

Currently the river mouth and estuary of the Glenelg River is closed by a sand bank due to natural processes.

This is causing the water level of the Glenelg River to rise and in doing so is beginning to inundate some of the Jetties, Landings and Boat Ramps that are attached to campsites and visitor nodes to become submerged.

This is affecting sites located in the Lower Glenelg National Park and some assets around the river mouth/estuary area of Discovery Bay Coastal Park.

Park users need to be aware that some water-based assets may be underwater, or may become underwater with passing boat wash, and that extra care needs to be taken whilst using them as they may become slippery.

Campsites are not currently affected, only the waterway assets such as the jetties, landings, and boat ramps.