Lake Eildon National Park is in the northern foothills of Victoria's Central Highlands, 150 km north-east of Melbourne. Situated on the shores of Lake Eildon, the park protects 27,750 ha of rugged hills with open woodlands through to dense forest.

Visitors can enjoy bushwalking, boating and fishing or try the more adventurous pursuits of waterskiing and mountain bike riding. Relax in a scenic environment and experience native wildlife.

Campsite bookings

Book online prior to your visit to Lake Eildon National Park. For details on campsite locations and facilities click here.

Location and access

The park is a leisurely and picturesque two hour drive north-east from Melbourne. The Fraser camping area is located 17km east of Alexandra and the Jerusalem Creek camping area is 10km from the Eildon Township.

Fraser Store

Located at the entrance to the Fraser Camping Area, the Fraser Store is open from 9am -1pm every day from Boxing Day until the 31 January 2012. The store will also be staffed for the Labour Day and Easter holiday weekends. The Parks Victoria managed store is a focal point for visitors during peak periods, providing a limited range of goods but a wealth of information for visitors to make your stay more enjoyable.

The store can provide portable fireplaces and information about the park and local attractions. It does stock a range of convenience items including ice, bread, milk, drinks, snacks and papers.

Aboriginal Traditional Owners

Parks Victoria acknowledges the Aboriginal Traditional Owners of Victoria - including its parks and reserves. Through their cultural traditions, Aboriginal people maintain their connection to their ancestral lands and waters. Further information is available from Aboriginal Affairs Victoria AAV and Native Title Services Victoria