Lake Elizabeth Campground
Overview
Lake Elizabeth Campground sits quietly among tall eucalypts beside the Barwon River, just a short stroll from the mysterious waters of Lake Elizabeth. With only 20 unpowered, tent-only sites, it's a spot that feels tucked away from the world - ideal for those who prefer their camping with a side of birdsong and the occasional platypus sighting at dawn.
The campground is a favourite for walkers, birdwatchers and mountain bikers, thanks to its proximity to forest trails and the village of Forrest. Facilities are simple but practical, with non-flush toilets, shared fireplaces and picnic tables. Dogs are welcome on-lead, and there's a gentle sense of being part of the bush, whether you're cooking over a campfire or spotting glowworms after dark.
What Lake Elizabeth Campground offers
Unpowered tent camping sites
Shared fireplaces for camp cooking
Picnic tables for communal meals
Non-flush toilet facilities
Location
Great Otway National Park, Forrest VIC 3236
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Lake Elizabeth Campground wins rave reviews for its tranquil bush setting in dense eucalypt and temperate rainforest, with neat, well maintained and numbered tent sites close to a bubbling creek. Campers consistently praise the clean drop toilets, rainwater tank for washing, shared firepits, picnic tables and the handy day picnic area, plus the easy online booking system. Dogs are welcome, and theres a short-loading zone with overnight parking nearby, which many find convenient.
The walk to Lake Elizabeth is a highlight, with a well made track through ferny rainforest, a scenic loop and a good chance of spotting a platypus if you go quietly at dawn or dusk. Reviewers also loved the glow worms near the trail at night, serene paddling for those who carry in a kayak or SUP, and abundant wildlife, from wallabies and koalas to birds, yabbies in the creek and redfin in the lake. Sunrise on the water gets special mentions for being simply beautiful.