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Pritchards Campground (Glenelg River Heritage River, Lower Glenelg National Park)

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Pritchards Campground (Glenelg River Heritage River, Lower Glenelg National Park)

Pritchards Campground has all the mod-cons you need for an enjoyable riverside getaway. Come with a caravan in tow and launch a canoe, boat or kayak to explore the pristine river, try your luck fishing for bream or follow the Great South West Walk and discover the rich hinterland of Lower Glenelg National Park. 

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Pritchards Campground (Glenelg River Heritage River, Lower Glenelg National Park)

Pritchards Campground (Glenelg River Heritage River, Lower Glenelg National Park)

Need to know

Pritchards Campground (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 horses
  • No drones without a permit
  • Boating zones apply
  • Fees apply
  • No generators
  • No dogs allowed

Warnings

  • Other warnings
    • Trees may fall take care
    • Limbs may fall take care
    • Vehicles
  • Water hazards
    • Deep water
    • Shallow water
  • 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.

Park closure - Extreme weather

This park will be closed on Friday 9 January due to the Catastrophic and Extreme Fire Danger across Victoria. Stay home and stay safe.
 
Stay up to date with warnings and incidents via VicEmergency: emergency.vic.gov.au

Heath Rd Lower Glenelg National Park Road and culvert works

Road and culvert replacement works will be undertaken on Heath Rd.
Works will take place along Heath Road between Inkpot Road and Cobboboonee Extension Road.
This section of road will be closed from Monday 5 January 2026 until Friday 9 January 2026.

Attachments: Heath Rd Culvert works Jan 2026 (1,149KB)

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