Princetown Recreation and Camping Reserve in Princetown, VIC — photo 1

Princetown Recreation and Camping Reserve

Princetown, VIC
At a glance
CampgroundCaravansPets WelcomeTent SiteShowersFire PlaceToiletsPower

About this campsite

Princetown Recreation and Camping Reserve offers a unique and serene experience, nestled by the river and surrounded by beautiful native wildlife. It serves as a gateway to explore the breathtaking Twelve Apostles and the Great Ocean Road. The reserve features various amenities, including picnic areas, playgrounds, and barbeque facilities, perfect for both adventure seekers and nature lovers. It is a pet-friendly site, ensuring your furry friends can join the fun too.

The Princetown Recreation and Camping Reserve offers an extraordinary camping experience close to nature, located just a short 4-minute drive from the iconic 12 Apostles. Nestled amidst lush flora and fauna, the reserve also acts as a base from which to explore the stunning Great Ocean Road. It's not just a camping site, but an escape to a serene and refreshing environment where you can enjoy activities such as hiking, bird watching, or even capture beautiful scenic photographs. Its accessibility to the breathtaking coastline and nearby tourism destinations add to its charm, the reserve's proximity to various attractions, making it ideal for campers seeking to combine relaxation with exploration. Connect with us today and experience the wonders of Princetown Recreation and Camping Reserve.

What this place offers

Amenities

Hot Showers
Laundromat
Showers
Toilets
Power

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Campground
Tent Site

Facilities

Children's Play Facility
Picnic Tables

Fees

Camping Fee

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Non Drinking Water
Information
Information Board
Long Rig
Fire Place
Mobile Phone Coverage

Location

Princetown Recreation and Camping Reserve•Great Ocean Road, Princetown, VIC, 3269

Weather Forecast

Data from MET Norway
FRI🌦️
27° / 14°
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SAT🌧️
17° / 13°
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SUN🌦️
13° / 11°
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MON🌦️
12° / 9°
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TUE🌦️
13° / 9°
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Common questions about Princetown Recreation and Camping Reserve

What facilities does Princetown Recreation and Camping Reserve have?

Princetown Recreation and Camping Reserve has caravans, non drinking water, information, pets welcome, children's play facility and picnic tables. That is the short list; 18 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 Princetown Recreation and Camping Reserve?

The record for Princetown Recreation and Camping Reserve 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 Princetown Recreation and Camping Reserve online?

We hold no online booking link for Princetown Recreation and Camping Reserve, 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 Princetown Recreation and Camping Reserve?

Princetown Recreation and Camping Reserve sits in Princetown, 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 Princetown Recreation and Camping Reserve

Facilities recorded for Princetown Recreation and Camping Reserve
FacilityOn site
CaravansYes
Non Drinking WaterYes
InformationYes
Pets WelcomeYes
Children's Play FacilityYes
Picnic TablesYes
Hot ShowersYes
CampgroundYes
Information BoardYes
Tent SiteYes
LaundromatYes
Long RigYes
ShowersYes
Camping FeeYes
Fire PlaceYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
ToiletsYes
PowerYes

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Tomorrow
27°·49%·41km/h
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Sat
17°·72%·32km/h
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Sun
13°·60%·32km/h
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Great Ocean Road

Princetown, VIC 3269

Princetown Recreation and Camping Reserve