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O'Toole Flat Camping Area (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.
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Warnings & Restrictions
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed
Restrictions
- No dogs allowed
- No generators
- No horses
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.
O'Toole Flat Camping Area and Gap Track Bridge CLOSED
What?
Due to the failure of Gap Track Bridge over O'Toole Creek, the O'Toole Flat Camping Area and the section of Gap Track accessed by the Gap Track Bridge, are closed until further notice.
Why?
This is to protect O'Toole Creek from damage by vehicles fording the creek without a bridge. O'Toole Creek flows directly into White Creek which is home to the critically endangered Spotted Tree Frog. Spotted Tree Frogs are threatened by loss of vegetation on creek banks, and by sediment in waterways.
When will it be re-opened?
Gap Track Bridge, over O'Toole Creek, is funded for replacement under the Victorian Government's Asset Regeneration Program (High Risk Assets Capital Program). Construction is expected to begin in 2025. The area will be re-opened once the new bridge is in place.
For more information on the Asset Regeneration Program (High Risk Assets Capital Program) – including individual project scopes and live project timeframes, visit the Parks Victoria Asset Regeneration Program page:
https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/projects/statewide-projects/asset-regeneration-program
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.
Construction works at Lakeside, Candlebark and Devil Cove Campgrounds
Construction of new toilet facilities is proposed to take place at
Lakeside, Candlebark and Devil Cove Campgrounds during the second half of
2025. To minimise disruptions, we are working hard to keep as many areas
open to the public as possible throughout this period.
Bookings will be available as per usual at Lakeside and Candlebark
Campgrounds until 31 August 2025. Bookings for September will also be
available however these may be subject to change depending on construction
requirements.
To find out more about the project and to stay up to date on availability, please continue to monitor this page and consider subscribing to the Lake Eildon National Park Project Page.
Camping will continue to be available at nearby campgrounds
including Jerusalem Creek, Neds Gully and Cooks Mill.
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.