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Lakeside Campground (Lake Eildon National Park)
Lakeside Campground offers a comfortable camping experience perfectly suited to motorised boating and water sports enthusiasts. Take in the panoramas over Coller Bay, go for a swim or explore the surrounds on foot. Hike the Estate Spur Trail or walk or cycle along the shore on the Coller Bay Walk.
Facilities include toilets, picnic tables, a shelter, shared fireplaces and a nearby boat ramp offering access to the lake year round. The campground can accommodate tents and some caravans and campervans. Sites are unpowered. There are no water taps in the campground, so bring your own water. The main boat ramp below the campground offers access to the lake year round.
Lakeside does not have showers or wheelchair-accessible toilets. If you need these facilities, please stay at the Candlebark or Devil Cove campsites instead. Fees apply and bookings are required .
Visitor Tips: Phone signals are unreliable in the park. Avoid camping under or near large trees. Branches may fall and swing away from the tree at any time. No bins are provided. Please take all rubbish home with you for recycling or disposal.
Fires are only permitted in the fireplaces provided. Firewood collection is not permitted in the park so please bring your own. No bins are provided. Fires must only be lit in the fireplaces provided that: it is not a day of Total Fire Ban, an area of at least 3m around it is cleared of anything flammable, an adult is in attendance at all times (within 50m and in direct line of sight), have at least 10 litres of water available for immediate use and put the fire out with water, not soil. When the campfire is cool to touch, it is safe to leave.
Take care when swimming, boating or paddling. Deep holes, submerged objects, and currents may not be obvious. Supervise children at all times near water.
All plants, animals, other natural features and cultural sites are protected and must not be disturbed or removed. Feeding wildlife is bad for its health. It is an offence to feed or leave food where it is accessible to wildlife. Penalties apply. Please abide by speed limits, drive safely and watch for wildlife. Loud noise can disturb wildlife. Please respect the local wildlife and your fellow campers and keep noise to a minimum. Dogs and other pets are not permitted in the park, except at the Jerusalem Creek Campgrounds where dogs are permitted but must be on a lead at all times.
Facilities include toilets, picnic tables, a shelter, shared fireplaces and a nearby boat ramp offering access to the lake year round. The campground can accommodate tents and some caravans and campervans. Sites are unpowered. There are no water taps in the campground, so bring your own water. The main boat ramp below the campground offers access to the lake year round.
Lakeside does not have showers or wheelchair-accessible toilets. If you need these facilities, please stay at the Candlebark or Devil Cove campsites instead. Fees apply and bookings are required .
Visitor Tips: Phone signals are unreliable in the park. Avoid camping under or near large trees. Branches may fall and swing away from the tree at any time. No bins are provided. Please take all rubbish home with you for recycling or disposal.
Fires are only permitted in the fireplaces provided. Firewood collection is not permitted in the park so please bring your own. No bins are provided. Fires must only be lit in the fireplaces provided that: it is not a day of Total Fire Ban, an area of at least 3m around it is cleared of anything flammable, an adult is in attendance at all times (within 50m and in direct line of sight), have at least 10 litres of water available for immediate use and put the fire out with water, not soil. When the campfire is cool to touch, it is safe to leave.
Take care when swimming, boating or paddling. Deep holes, submerged objects, and currents may not be obvious. Supervise children at all times near water.
All plants, animals, other natural features and cultural sites are protected and must not be disturbed or removed. Feeding wildlife is bad for its health. It is an offence to feed or leave food where it is accessible to wildlife. Penalties apply. Please abide by speed limits, drive safely and watch for wildlife. Loud noise can disturb wildlife. Please respect the local wildlife and your fellow campers and keep noise to a minimum. Dogs and other pets are not permitted in the park, except at the Jerusalem Creek Campgrounds where dogs are permitted but must be on a lead at all times.
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Lakeside Campground (Lake Eildon National Park)
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Lakeside Campground (Lake Eildon 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
- Fees apply
- No firearms allowed
- No generators
- No horses
- No dogs allowed
Warnings
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Other warnings
- 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.
Candlebark Boat Ramp Closed
Candlebark Boat ramp is now closed due to dropping lake levels.
Due to the lake level dropping below 62%, the Candlebark Boat Ramp in the Fraser Visitor Area of Lake Eildon National Park is no longer operational.
Please use the Main Ramp located off Lakeside Road.
Candlebark, Devil Cove, & Lakeside Campgrounds: No drinking water taps or campground taps provided
From November 2024, drinking water taps and campground taps are not provided at Candlebark Campground, Devil Cove Campground, or Lakeside Campground. Other facilities at these campgrounds remain the same as prior to November 2024.
What do I need to do?
Please ensure you bring enough drinking water, cooking water, and washing-up water for your stay.
If you are planning a campfire, please bring a bucket to collect water from the lake for extinguishing it. Campfires can only be lit in the shared firepits on the foreshore.
Why has this changed?
We are updating the water and wastewater infrastructure at the Fraser Block campgrounds to meet current environmental standards, so that visitors can continue to enjoy camping at Lake Eildon National Park for years to come.
Where can I get more information?
For more information about the project, please visit the Lake Eildon National Park Campground updates project page. You can also reach out to the team by emailing info@parks.vic.gov.au or calling us on 13 1963.