Cockatoo Lake Reserve in Lochaber, SA — photo 1

Cockatoo Lake Reserve

Lochaber, SA
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingToiletsCaravansTent SiteBoat RampFishing SpotPets WelcomeFire Place

About this campsite

Cockatoo Lake Reserve offers a scenic retreat for the active adventurous or the tranquil seeker with free camping facilities. Activities include fishing, boating, swimming, skiing, and yabbying in the lake. The reserve ensures visitor convenience with amenities like picnic shelters, toilets, and a tin shelter with a concrete floor for harsh weather. The road to the reserve is operational all year round, though it is suggested to take caution during the rainy season as the surrounding area could be soggy.

The Cockatoo Lake Reserve is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a plethora of water activities such as swimming and skiing. Not just that, it's also an ideal destination for fishing enthusiasts, with the lake teeming with yabbies. Ample facilities are provided in this reserve including a sturdy, tin shelter with a concrete floor that comes in handy during inclement weather. Accessibility is facilitated by an all-weather gravel road, though caution is advised during wet conditions as some surrounding areas can become boggy. This reserve truly celebrates the great outdoors while also ensuring comfort and convenience for its visitors. It's an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, a place where you can immerse yourself in nature's bounty while engaging in invigorating or relaxing activities. Whether you're an adventurer at heart or simply in search of tranquility, Cockatoo Lake Reserve awaits.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Activities

Boat Ramp
Fishing Spot
Public Boat Ramp

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Caravans
Tent Site
Camping Area

Facilities

Children's Play Facility

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Tin shelter
Day Rest Area
Long Rig
Yabbies in the lake
Gas fires only in fire danger season
Unknown feature
Swimming and water skiing
"Children's playground
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Pets to be on a leash
Free Overnight Camp
Fire Place
Mobile Phone Coverage
Bin
Day Use Area

Location

Cockatoo Lake ReserveGrubbed Road, Lochaber, SA, 5271

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Free campsite — no booking needed, sites are first come, first served.

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Grubbed Road

Lochaber, SA 5271

Cockatoo Lake Reserve

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