Camp with your pets at these 10 campgrounds near Loch Ard Gorge, VIC

Loch Ard Gorge is a stunning natural formation carved by the Southern Ocean along Victoria's Shipwreck Coast. Its remarkable geology features towering cliffs, a tranquil lake and a long, sweeping beach. Explore the coastline on foot, or take a boat tour to experience the beauty of the rugged cliffs and the stories they tell. Admire the unique rock formations and be sure to keep an eye out for the Loch Ard Gorge's most famous feature - the Loch Ard Poo.

#10 Simpson Recreation Reserve

2 Ratings

Pets welcome and plenty of amenities for a pleasant stay, including toilets, drinking water, BBQ areas, powered sites and caravans/camper trailers. Phone reception, fishing and walking trails are also available. Kids will love the play park! Only 20 minutes away from the 12 Apostles, it's great value at just $10 per night. Clean and new toilets and showers are a bonus.

2329 Lavers Hill-Cobden Road, Simpson, Victoria

29 minutes (33.6 km) drive from Loch Ard Gorge

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✓ Pets Allowed
✓ Toilets
✓ Drinking Water
✓ BBQ Areas
✓ Powered sites
✓ Caravans
✓ Camper Trailers
✓ Phone Reception
✓ Fishing
✓ Walking Trails
✓ Kids play park
✓ Telstra 4G
✓ Optus 4G

#9 Timboon Recreation Reserve

11 Ratings

An ideal spot for a short break, Timboon Recreation Reserve offers a flat area with plenty of facilities. Pets are allowed, and caravans are welcome. Phone reception is available, and there are walking trails and a kids play park. A gold coin donation is required for overnight stays, and a gold coin for a shower. Toilets are clean. Local footy club use the reserve, making it a great value stay.

Curdies River Road, Timboon, Victoria

26 minutes (27.2 km) drive from Loch Ard Gorge

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✓ Pets Allowed
✓ Caravans
✓ Phone Reception
✓ Walking Trails
✓ Kids play park
✓ Telstra 4G
✓ Optus 4G

#8 Princetown Recreation Reserve

26 Ratings

Pet friendly, fires allowed, close to 12 Apostles, wildlife, clean amenities, sound of waves, huge oval, fishing river, playground, fire pits, BBQ area, 4x4 tracks, friendly staff, open space, quiet and beautiful.

93 Old Coach Rd, Princetown, Victoria

13 minutes (10.8 km) drive from Loch Ard Gorge

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✓ Pets Allowed
✓ Toilets
✓ BBQ Areas
✓ Powered sites
✓ Caravans
✓ Camper Trailers
✓ Car
✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
✓ Phone Reception
✓ Water (Non Drinking)
✓ Laundry
✓ Fishing
✓ Walking Trails
✓ Swimming
✓ Kids play park
✓ Allows fires
✓ Telstra 4G
✓ Optus 4G

#7 Port Campbell Campground

20 Ratings

Great campground with electric and non-electric sites, tents welcome, pets allowed. Clean toilets and showers, BBQ and kitchen area, laundry available. Hot showers, kitchen and washing up facilities. WiFi, wall outlets. $10 per Adult, $10 extra for powered site. Fantastic location, 10 minute walk to beach. Super easy pay system.

30 Morris Street, Port Campbell, Victoria, 3269, AU

8 minutes (8.1 km) drive from Loch Ard Gorge

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✓ Toilets
✓ Drinking Water
✓ BBQ Areas
✓ Powered sites
✓ Caravans
✓ Camper Trailers
✓ Showers
✓ Phone Reception
✓ Laundry
✓ Walking Trails
✓ Kids play park
✓ Allows fires
✓ Telstra 4G
✓ Optus 4G

#6 Otways Tourist Park

8 Ratings

This campground is a great spot for a break from life's hectic routine. The owners are friendly and the staff are also very accommodating. The amenities are clean and inviting, so there's no need to worry. For those who want to stay busy, there are plenty of walking trails and 4WD trails to explore. Kids will enjoy the play park, and there's even a bistro to enjoy. The Great Ocean Road is not far away, making this an ideal spot to base yourself. We'd definitely return here if our travels took us there again.

25 Main Road, Gellibrand, Victoria, 3239, AU Get directions

✓ Pets Allowed
✓ Toilets
✓ Drinking Water
✓ BBQ Areas
✓ Powered sites
✓ Caravans
✓ Camper Trailers
✓ Phone Reception
✓ Cabins Available
✓ Dump Spot
✓ Laundry
✓ Walking Trails
✓ Swimming
✓ 4WD Trails
✓ Kids play park
✓ Allows fires
✓ Telstra 4G
✓ Optus 4G

#5 Great Ocean Road Tourist Park

6 Ratings

This tourist park is located on the Great Ocean Road and offers a variety of amenities, including pets allowed, toilets, drinking water, BBQ areas, powered sites, caravans, camper trailers, boat ramp nearby, phone reception, cabins available, dump spot, laundry, fishing, kids play park, and allows fires. It is part of the Top Parks network, and reviews have been mostly positive. Visitors have praised the friendly staff, clean facilities and beautiful surroundings. All in all, this is a great place to stay for an enjoyable break away.

Cnr Great Ocean Road & Irvine Street, Peterborough, Victoria, 3270, AU Get directions

✓ Pets Allowed
✓ Toilets
✓ Drinking Water
✓ BBQ Areas
✓ Powered sites
✓ Caravans
✓ Camper Trailers
✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
✓ Phone Reception
✓ Cabins Available
✓ Dump Spot
✓ Laundry
✓ Fishing
✓ Kids play park
✓ Allows fires
✓ Top Parks
✓ Telstra 4G
✓ Optus 4G

#4 Beauchamp Falls Reserve

48 Ratings

A great spot for camping with plenty of space and beautiful views. Free and pet friendly with drop toilets, BBQ areas and fire pits. It's a short hike to the stunning falls and great for a swim, although it's cold. Make sure to bring your own water and firewood. Respectful of the environment and a peaceful spot. Definitely worth a visit!

Beauchamp Falls Walking Track, Beech Forest, Victoria Get directions

✓ Free
✓ Toilets
✓ BBQ Areas
✓ Caravans
✓ Camper Trailers
✓ Phone Reception
✓ Walking Trails
✓ Allows fires
✓ Optus 4G

#3 Princetown Recreation Campground

7 Ratings

This campground is a fantastic spot along the Great Ocean Road. It offers plenty of amenities for a comfortable stay, including powered sites, toilets, phone reception, water (non drinking) and allows fires. For the more adventurous, fishing and swimming are available, as well as a kids play park. Pets are welcome too! With its beautiful scenery and range of activities, Princetown Recreation Campground is an ideal spot to relax and enjoy the outdoors.

93 Old Coach Road, Princetown, Victoria Get directions

✓ Pets Allowed
✓ Toilets
✓ Powered sites
✓ Caravans
✓ Camper Trailers
✓ Phone Reception
✓ Water (Non Drinking)
✓ Fishing
✓ Swimming
✓ Kids play park
✓ Allows fires
✓ Telstra 4G
✓ Optus 4G

#2 Panmure Free Camp

42 Ratings

Pets allowed, free toilets, BBQ areas, caravans, camper trailers, phone reception, water (non drinking), kids play park. Highly recommended, great facilities, often cleaned, swimming hole with diving board. Undercover area and nice river. Great spot for a stop off, freezing fresh water and a diving board for kids. 9/10 would stay again.

8830 Princes Hwy, Panmure, Victoria Get directions