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Princetown Recreation and Camping Reserve

Princetown, VIC
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingCaravansPets 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
Free Camping
Campground
Tent Site

Facilities

Children's Play Facility
Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome
Camping Fee

Other Features

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

Location

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

Common questions about Princetown Recreation and Camping Reserve

Is Princetown Recreation and Camping Reserve free to camp at?

We have Princetown Recreation and Camping Reserve in Princetown, 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 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; 20 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. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.

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
Free CampingYes
CampgroundYes
Information BoardYes
Tent SiteYes
LaundromatYes
CampgroundsYes
Long RigYes
ShowersYes
Camping FeeYes
Fire PlaceYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
ToiletsYes
PowerYes

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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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Great Ocean Road

Princetown, VIC 3269

Princetown Recreation and Camping Reserve

Free · no booking needed