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Emu Creek Camping and Day Use Area

Great Ocean Road
At a glance
CampgroundAccessibleSwimmingNo PetsToiletsPets WelcomeTent SiteCaravansFire Place

About this campsite

Emu Creek Camping and Day Use Area offers a picturesque escape into nature within the boundaries of Benarkin State Forest. The campgrounds and day-use areas are equipped with modern facilities including toilets and cold showers. Dogs are welcomed in the day use area. It's an excellent destination for outdoor enthusiasts due to its proximity to Emu Creek and its natural surroundings, though note that larger vehicles should exercise caution due to narrow and winding final stretch of road.

It comprises 2 separate areas (Day Use and Camping) adjacent to Emu Creek. Modern toilet/ cold shower facilities are provided at both locations. Dogs are permitted at the Day Use area but not in the campground. The final 2km (past Clancy's Campground) is particularly narrow and winding; larger rigs need to exercise care.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Activities

Swimming

Accommodation Types

Tent Site
Caravans
Campground

Facilities

Picnic Tables
Shade

Rules & Accessibility

Accessible
Camping Fee
No Pets
Pets Welcome

Other Features

Long Rig
BYO Firewood & drinking water
Walking
Dogs permitted in Day Use area only
Campgrounds
Information Board
Maximum 14 days
National Park
No Generators
Cold Showers
Bin
Non Drinking Water
Unknown feature
Boil or treat water before drinking
Overnight Rest Area
Day Rest Area
Information
Care required with large/long rigs
Camp Trailers
Fire Place
Day Use Area
Swimming in Emu Creek

Location

Emu Creek Camping and Day Use AreaGreat Ocean Road

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