Lake Elizabeth Campground — Hotel in Barwon Downs

Campground is well maintained and a short walk from the beginning of the Lake Elizabeth walking track. There are 20 individual campsites that require booking online before hand (Note, there's no reception at the campground, but a couple of minutes up the track you should be back in range).

Sites are different sizes, all will fit a 3x3m tent, but for larger tents double check the dimensions when booking. Some have metal fire pits attached, some have communal pits. Picnic tables are also scattered throughout. There is river access for collecting water, and 3 drop dunnies with tank water.

The lower car park has an unloading area where gear will need to be carried from. Cars then need to be moved to the overnight parking, which is only a short walk, but features steep steps so it's impractical for carrying gear.

IMPORTANT NOTES: -No car/ van based camping (including awnings) -No caravan access -The campsite map is terribly inaccurate. Sites that appear to be isolated are actually back to back, some are numbered differently on site and just in...

I’ve been coming here for the last 10 years and it’s changed a lot, clearly the beauty of the place has gathered attention and it’s received a lot of funding. There is now a day car park as well as the campsite car park and a lot more information boards, upgraded toilets, picnic areas, boardwalks. The walk around the lake is always pleasurable and takes about an hour, including some short stops along the way, there are platypus in the lake but I am yet to see one. The walk is suitable for all fitness levels, the steepest part is near the start to get to the lake itself from the car park. As for the campsite, these are now on a booking system, although you can’t park next to your tent, they do permit you to drive your car to the drop off zone where you can unload all of your kit (saves you walking back and forth from the overnight car park which is at the top of a steep hill). Each camp spot is numbered and has its own flattened area just large enough for one tent. When it gets dark, make sure you walk to the banks of the stream as you will...

Stayed there for 1 night in the middle of the week after Australia Day. So wasn’t busy at all. 20 campsites altogether. Bookings required. Normally a paid campground but is free from 1st Dec 24 till June 2025. Still need to book it through Parks Victoria website. Each campsite is numbered. The campground map on the parks Victoria website is not very accurate, just use it as a guide. There is 5.5km of gravel road to get there. This campground is for tents only. Caravans and campervans not allowed. You cannot park your car next to your campsite. There is however a loading zone near the campsite where you can unload your stuff from the car then the car needs to be parked in the overnight car park a short distance away. There are drop toilets and rain water tank. No rubbish bins. No phone reception. Dogs are allowed. Firepits and picnic benches are shared. There is a day picnic area too. Walk to Lake Elizabeth took me 20...