Green Hill Lake Reserve Camping Area in Ararat, VIC — photo 1

Green Hill Lake Reserve Camping Area

Ararat, VIC
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingDrinking WaterCaravansSwimmingBoat RampTent SitePets WelcomeShowersToilets

About this campsite

Green Hill Lake Reserve Camping Area is a serene and well-kept camping area, maintained primarily by a dedicated committee. Tucked away on what was once obsolete farmland, the picturesque setting includes a man-made lake and has been further enhanced by the planting of various flora. The camping area offers amenities such as water and toilet blocks, whilst its location enables you to venture to nearby Ararat for club lunches. The tranquil surroundings are such that you can even hear water ripples for ultimate relaxation. Donations are welcome to upkeep and further develop the area.

Welcome to the serene Green Hill Lake Reserve Camping Area. Providing clean, albeit modest facilities, it is embraced by well-preservered nature making it an ideal spot for a tranquil getaway. Explore the western side of the reserve by following the easy-to-navigate road that leads you to another amenities block with water availability, offering you all the conveniences you need. Leaving your caravan to explore Ararat's clubs for lunch is perfectly safe, giving you the freedom to uncover the local dining scene. The camping area owes its existence to a dedicated management committee who transformed the previously obsolete farmland. The thriving lakeside ecosystem and lush flora are a testament to their hard work. In terms of fees, there's a donation box conveniently located on the exterior of the main restroom block to ensure your contributions reach the right hands. Immerse yourself in the tranquility, where you can indulge in the calming sounds of water rippling at the lake edge. An inviting sanctuary, the Green Hill Lake Reserve Camping Area offers a blissful camping experience like no other.

What this place offers

Amenities

Drinking Water
Showers
Toilets

Activities

Public Boat Ramp
Swimming
Boat Ramp
Fishing Spot
Fishing

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Campground
Tent Site
Camping Area
Free Camping

Facilities

Shade
Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Camping Fee
Pets Welcome

Other Features

Unknown feature
TV Reception
Mobile Phone Coverage
TV reception
Choice of location
Clean amenities
Long Rig
Campgrounds
Donation box and camp caretaker
Non Drinking Water

Location

Green Hill Lake Reserve Camping Area•Western Highway, Ararat, VIC, 3377

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY🌦️
17° / 7°
💧 39%
TUE🌦️
14° / 7°
💧 100%
WED☁️
16° / 5°
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THU☀️
19° / 5°
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FRI🌦️
21° / 12°
💧 24%

Common questions about Green Hill Lake Reserve Camping Area

Is Green Hill Lake Reserve Camping Area free to camp at?

We have Green Hill Lake Reserve Camping Area in Ararat, VIC recorded as a free camp, but we have not confirmed that with the operator, so treat it as unconfirmed. Sites change hands and councils bring in fees, so check the current rate before you commit to the drive.

What facilities does Green Hill Lake Reserve Camping Area have?

Green Hill Lake Reserve Camping Area has drinking water, caravans, campground, shade, tv reception and mobile phone coverage. That is the short list; 26 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.

Are dogs allowed at Green Hill Lake Reserve Camping Area?

The record for Green Hill Lake Reserve Camping Area 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 Green Hill Lake Reserve Camping Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Green Hill Lake Reserve Camping Area, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.

Where is Green Hill Lake Reserve Camping Area?

Green Hill Lake Reserve Camping Area sits in Ararat, 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 Green Hill Lake Reserve Camping Area

Facilities recorded for Green Hill Lake Reserve Camping Area
FacilityOn site
Yes
Drinking WaterYes
CaravansYes
CampgroundYes
ShadeYes
TV ReceptionYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
TV receptionYes
Choice of locationYes
Clean amenitiesYes
Public Boat RampYes
SwimmingYes
Boat RampYes
Long RigYes
Camping FeeYes
Tent SiteYes
Pets WelcomeYes
Picnic TablesYes
CampgroundsYes
Camping AreaYes
Donation box and camp caretakerYes
Free CampingYes
ShowersYes
Non Drinking WaterYes
ToiletsYes
Fishing SpotYes
FishingYes

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Free camp — fee unconfirmed

We hold this as a free camp but have not confirmed the fee — check before you go

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

Listed as a free camp — we have not confirmed the fee with the operator
Councils and new owners do bring in fees, so ring ahead or check signage
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Fire Danger
Today
17°·65%·14km/h
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Tomorrow
14°·61%·26km/h
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Wed
16°·64%·18km/h
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Western Highway

Ararat, VIC 3377

Green Hill Lake Reserve Camping Area

Free · no booking needed