Ess Lagoon in Casterton, VIC — photo 1

Ess Lagoon

Casterton, VIC
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingCaravansPets Welcome

About this campsite

Camping area near Casterton, VIC. Suits caravans, big rigs. Facilities: shade. Nearby: lookout. Pets allowed.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Facilities

Shade

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Lookout

Location

Ess Lagoon•Casterton, VIC, 3311

Weather Forecast

Data from MET Norway
MON🌦️
13° / 5°
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TUE🌦️
14° / 5°
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WED☁️
15° / 6°
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THU☁️
19° / 10°
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FRI☁️
22° / 9°
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Common questions about Ess Lagoon

Is Ess Lagoon free to camp at?

Yes. Ess Lagoon in Casterton, VIC is a free camp, so there is no nightly fee to stay. There is no booking system for it, so plan on first in, best dressed, especially on long weekends. Facilities on site: lookout, shade, caravans and pets welcome.

What facilities does Ess Lagoon have?

Ess Lagoon has lookout, shade, caravans and pets welcome. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Are dogs allowed at Ess Lagoon?

The record for Ess Lagoon lists "Pets Welcome", so dogs are welcome here. National parks and conservation areas nearby often take a different view, so check the rules for any day trips you have planned. Keep them on a lead around other campers and clean up after them, and nobody has a problem with it.

Can you book Ess Lagoon online?

We hold no online booking link for Ess Lagoon, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Ess Lagoon?

Ess Lagoon sits in Casterton, VIC. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Ess Lagoon

Facilities recorded for Ess Lagoon
FacilityOn site
LookoutYes
ShadeYes
CaravansYes
Pets WelcomeYes

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Free to stay

No booking needed — first come, first served

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

$0 camping — no fees at this site
Sites are first come, first served — arrive early on holidays
Check the weather & fire outlook below before you go
Fire Danger
Tomorrow
13°·55%·21km/h
No Rating
Tue
14°·61%·19km/h
No Rating
Wed
15°·58%·22km/h
No Rating
Estimated from forecast conditionsCFA Victoria

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Casterton, VIC 3311

Ess Lagoon

Free · no booking needed