Tidal River Campground (Wilsons Promontory National Park)

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Tidal River Campground (Wilsons Promontory National Park)

Choose between a campsite nestled in the tea trees for a short walk to the sandy shores of Norman Beach or a family friendly site close to the calm waters of Tidal River. This is the most popular and well-equipped camping ground in Wilsons Prom and is the perfect base to enjoy scenic walks, swim, surf or relax at your camp site. Bookings apply.

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Tidal River Campground (Wilsons Promontory National Park)

Tidal River Campground (Wilsons Promontory National Park)

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Tidal River Campground (Wilsons Promontory 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

  • Speed restrictions apply
  • No dogs allowed
  • Fees apply
  • No fires permitted
  • No horses
  • No generators
  • No firearms allowed

Warnings

  • Other warnings
    • Limbs may fall take care
    • Unpatrolled area
    • Vehicles
    • Trees may fall take care
  • Water hazards
    • Deep water
    • Strong currents
    • Shallow water
    • Rough Surf
    • Flash flooding
  • Terrain hazards
    • Slippery rocks
  • 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.

Stockyard Campground & Toilet Block Closed

Stockyard Campground and Toilet Block are closed until further notice. 

Sealers Cove boardwalk is closed

The Sealers Cove boardwalk needs to be rebuilt, following major storm and flood damage. 

This will be a major and complex project. It will replace two kilometres of boardwalk over sensitive terrain while sensitively managing the surrounding environment.

There is currently no public access to the boardwalk, and access to Sealers Cove is only possible via a 25km hike from Telegraph Saddle.

For more information, including expected timeframes for the rebuild, visit the Sealers Cove Boardwalk project page.

Deer Control Program 16 – 20 March 2026, Wilsons Promontory

Parks Victoria will be conducting a deer control program at Wilsons Promontory National Park 16th - 20th March 2026. 
 
From 5pm to 8am each day there will be no access to the following visitor areas while the operation occurs:
  • Stockyard Campground
  • Big Drift
  • Yanakie Cemetery
  • Shallow Inlet Walk via Hourigan Camp Lane
  • Cotters Lake and Cotters Beach
Other visitor areas and some management vehicle only tracks may also be intermittently closed overnight while the operation occurs. 
Signage will be in place to inform visitors of all relevant closures. 

Invasive Species Control Programs 2025 - 2027

Wilsons Promontory National Park will be conducting invasive species control programs from 1 July 2025 – 30 June 2027. Introduced species such as deer, rabbits, foxes and feral cats are all major threats to nature. 
By removing introduced hog deer and rabbits, we are reducing grazing pressure on the incredible variety of native plants and plant communities, including some that are nationally threatened. By targeting foxes and feral cats, we are reducing the threat of predation for native species such as the Southern Brown Bandicoot, Long-nosed Potoroo, Ground Parrot, New Holland Mouse, Eastern Pygmy Possum and the Hooded Plover.
All animal control programs are carried out under strict conditions, compliant with all relevant legislation, Codes of Practice and Standard Operating Procedures, designed to ensure safe, effective, and humane practices are implemented. 
For further information, please visit Prom Sanctuary.

Upgrades of toilet and shower blocks facilities in Tidal River Campground

Beach Block laundry room and accessible toilet are opening in Q2 2026.
 
Hill Block works completion has been delayed from Easter 2026 to Q2 2026 due to structural issues that had to be addressed.
 
Hill Block will be closed during Easter 2026 and there will not be temporary amenities in place. Please use Firebreak or Beach Block instead.
 
Brand new washing machines and dryers will be installed by Easter 2026, with a mix of eftpos and gold-coin operated machines.

View a map of the Tidal River campground toilet block refurbishments below.

West Block, Firebreak Block and Beach block refurbishment works were completed in 19 December 2025.
 

Attachments: Map of Tidal River campground toilet block refurbishments (119KB)

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