Mountaineer Creek Camping Area (Lake Eildon National Park)

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Mountaineer Creek Camping Area (Lake Eildon National Park)

Mountaineer Creek is a remote lakeside campground, accessible only by boat or by hiking in. It’s a great place for self-sufficient campers to relax away from the crowds. Composting toilets and fireplaces are provided, but bring your own water and firewood. Explore this remote area by boat or on foot, and fish for Trout, Golden Perch and Murray Cod. No fees or bookings are required.

Visitor Tips: Phone signals are unreliable - campers at remote locations like this should consider carrying a radio or personal locator beacon. 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), you 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 prohibited in the park, except at the Jerusalem Creek campgrounds where they must be kept on a lead at all times.

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Mountaineer Creek Camping Area (Lake Eildon National Park)

Need to know

Mountaineer Creek Camping Area (Lake Eildon National Park)

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

  • Boating zones apply
  • No vehicles
  • No firearms allowed
  • No generators
  • Management vehicle only
  • No bicycles
  • No dogs allowed
  • No horses

Warnings

  • Animals and pests
    • Snakes
  • Terrain hazards
    • Uneven ground
  • Other warnings
    • Trees may fall take care
    • Limbs may fall take care
  • Water hazards
    • Shallow water
    • Deep water

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.

Drinking water at Lakeside Campground

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.  
 
What has changed?
 
Drinking water and tap water is not provided at Lakeside Campground, however flushing toilets and hand basins using untreated water are available.  
 
What do I need to do? 
 
Please ensure you bring enough drinking water for your stay. We recommend also bringing extra water for washing up, as water taps and hose connections are not available within the campgrounds.  
 
Bookings are essential and can be made now at: www.bookings.parks.vic.gov.au/book 
 
Where can I get more information?   
 
For more information about the project, please visit the Lake Eildon National Park Campground updates project pageYou can also reach out to the team by emailing info@parks.vic.gov.au or calling us on 13 1963.

Drinking water at Candlebark Campground

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.  
 
What has changed?
 
Drinking water and tap water is not provided at Candlebark Campground, however barbecues, flushing toilets, showers, hand basins and hot water using untreated water are available. 
 
What do I need to do? 
 
Please ensure you bring enough drinking water for your stay. We recommend also bringing extra water for washing up, as water taps and hose connections are not available within the campgrounds.  
 
Bookings are essential and can be made now at: www.bookings.parks.vic.gov.au/book 
 
Where can I get more information?   
 
For more information about the project, please visit the Lake Eildon National Park Campground updates project pageYou can also reach out to the team by emailing info@parks.vic.gov.au or calling us on 13 1963. 

Drinking water at Devil Cove Campground

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.  

What has changed?

Drinking water and tap water is not provided at Devil Cove campground, however barbecues, flushing toilets, showers, hand basins and hot water using untreated water are available. 

What do I need to do? 

Please ensure you bring enough drinking water for your stay. We recommend also bringing extra water for washing up, as water taps and hose connections are not available within the campgrounds.  

Bookings are essential and can be made now at: www.bookings.parks.vic.gov.au/book 

Where can I get more information?   

For more information about the project, please visit the Lake Eildon National Park Campground updates project pageYou can also reach out to the team by emailing info@parks.vic.gov.au or calling us on 13 1963. 

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