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)

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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

Boating zones apply
Fees apply
No firearms allowed
No horses
No generators
No dogs allowed
No drones without a permit

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.

Princess Margaret Rose Cave is currently closed to the public

Princess Margaret Rose Cave is currently closed to the public. Essential safety works including new cave lighting, painting the visitor centre and electrical systems are complete. Work is continuing to upgrade toilets and the wastewater system.

Bushfire in Lower Glenelg National Park

Lightening caused ignition of a bushfire on Thursday 16th October 2025 in the Kentbruck Heath area of Lower Glenelg National Park.

Forest Fire Management Victoria, supported by Parks Victoria, are responding to and monitoring the bushfire.

For the latest information on the bushfire, visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au

Road and Track Closures:

· Heath Road (between Inkpot Rd and Blacks Rd)

· Inkpot Road (between Heath Rd and Kentbruck Rd)

· Kentbruck Road (between Inkpot Rd and Normanby Track))

· Skyline Road

· Telegraph Track

· Kentbruck Track

· Kentbruck Track North

· Bark Cutters Track

· Normanby Track