Lake Lyell — Attraction in South Bowenfels

I've been here twice, it's a beautiful place, and I enjoy fishing here off the ramp but I have to say even with the rule of no unleashed dogs there were still big unleashed dogs on both occasions... anti social behaviour by groups of guys camping which made us feel intimidated enough that we left early. As mentioned in another review I felt there was apathy shown by the staff for complaints who I also have a strong feeling knew we were going to have trouble because when we first drove in the lady was trying to book me into another location without explaining why... now I know why. I believe she also mentioned we were being put next to "a lovely family" when it ended up being a group of older men who claimed we took their spot, surrounded our tent with cars and let their dogs surround the tent with people still inside it...

Also when we went into the building to ask staff to intervene they said the manager is coming to talk to us well the manager never came and I had to go around the camp-site to try to find him and when I did he behaved like we were inconveniencing him by expecting him to do what he...

Delightful area to kayak mid-winter, especially mid-week; the steep hills add to the pleasant views.

That said, I witnessed many instances of potentially dangerous and illegal activities while I was at Lake Lyell Recreation Park.

These activities include; People in ute trays while vehicle underway, and driving at speed over speed humps. These people appeared to be staff (as they were seen to get out and clean the toilet blocks.

People in boats on a boat trailer while under tow by a car Non-adherence to no-wash zones + speeding near the wharf and swimming area Reckless control of a motor-bike, driven across grassed picnic area; of course the riders did not wear a helmet

Apathy by management staff when complained to. I am under the impression that they have had complaints about anti-social and dangerous behaviour previously (they were fielding a phone call about these things by someone else when I stepped into...

great place stayed in the unreserved section not the actual park sign entering displays cost for camping $15 per campsite per nite max 5 people was then told when they came to collect payment $10 per nite per swag me & my 2 daughters so was $30 per nite bit hefty considering in park $30 for powered site per nite so price have changed very misleading maybe they should update sign at gate and people on ph when you call n ask price and toilets disgusting was told they was going to be cleaned that dat went next morning was so bad i vomited but great place still had fun enjoyed totally just needs a bit more...