Updated on December 11, 2025
Caravan Parks & Campgrounds, Great Ocean Road
From Geelong to Warrnambool, Great Ocean Road camping and caravan parks are plentiful. Popular Big 4 holiday parks, as well as small coastal campgrounds, are open all year round and many offer cabins and onsite caravans for people who prefer not to tow a caravan or pack camping gear.
Starting in Geelong, we have listed caravan parks in order all the way to Warrnambool. If you are looking for a camping or caravan park near Melbourne, read this post from the Hike Camp Paddle Travel blog.
Free Camping along the Great Ocean Road
Several excellent camping areas are free, and some allow dogs on leash. Find our complete list of free and low-cost campgrounds here. Conditions and regulations are subject to change; please read any attached links.
Dog-Friendly Camping
A number of the camping and caravan parks along the Great Ocean Road are dog-friendly but may not accept them during peak times. Please always ask before booking a caravan or campsite.
Dog-friendly camping and caravan parks listed on this page are highlighted in red. Please respect rules when taking your pet to any of these places, as it is very kind of the park owners to allow people the joy of travelling with their dogs. Lots of dog-friendly beaches can be found along the Great Ocean Road, and plenty of dog-friendly beaches around Melbourne, from Altona all the way around Port Philip Bay and down the Mornington Peninsula.
Geelong Camping & Caravan Parks
- Geelong Showgrounds: 79 Breakwater Road, East Geelong | Phone: (03)52211707 | Dog-friendly
- Discovery Parks: 59 Barrabool Rd, Belmont | Book Camping-sites on (03) 5243 6225
- Eldorado Tourist Park: 360 Ballarat Rd, Geelong | Phone Bookings: (03) 5276 1386
- Riverglen Holiday Park: 75 Barrabool Rd, Belmont Phone Bookings: (03) 5243 5505
- Geelong Surfcoast Hwy Holiday Park: 621 Surf Coast Hwy, Duneed | Phone Bookings: (03) 5264 1243
- Barwon River Holiday Park: 153 Barrabool Rd, Belmont | Phone Bookings: 1800 657 955
Torquay Camping
- Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park: 35 Bell St, Torquay | Phone Bookings: (03) 5261 2496
- Torquay Holiday Park: 55 Surf Coast Hwy, Torquay | Phone Bookings: (03) 5261 2493
- Jan Juc Caravan Park: 93 Sunset Strip, Jan Juc | Phone Bookings (03) 5261 2932
Anglesea and Aireys Inlet Caravan Parks
- Anglesea Family Caravan Park: 35 Cameron Rd, Anglesea | Phone Bookings (03) 5295 1990
- Aireys Inlet Holiday Park: 19-25 Great Ocean Rd, Aireys Inlet | Phone Bookings: (03) 5289 6230 | Dogs allowed during specific times.
Lorne Caravan Park & Camping
Three campgrounds are available in Lorne, all of which are managed by the local council. Two of them are by the river, and the third one is open during peak season. The river campgrounds are conveniently located near all the shops and beaches, perfect for swimming. There is so much to do in Lorne and its surrounding areas, including waterfalls, bushwalks, and beaches. Read more about things to do in Lorne…
- Lorne Foreshore Caravan Park and Cabins: Entering Lorne from the Melbourne direction, there is a smaller caravan and camping area on the right and a larger campground with the main booking office on the left.
- The 3rd campground, Queens Park, is located through Lorne and opens during peak season.
- 2 Great Ocean Rd, Lorne | Phone (03) 5289 1382 | Dogs allowed during specific dates
Cumberland River Holiday Park
Cumberland River Holiday Park: 2680 Great Ocean Rd, Cumberland River | Phone Bookings: (03) 5289 1790
The Cumberland River Holiday Park is not far from Lorne. It is a fantastic camping area with lovely cabins onsite. Walks from here are some of the best in the area and extend for miles up into the Great Otway National Park. The beach opposite is stunning, and the river that runs through the campground has some awesome places to relax in and cool down on hot summer days.
Wye River to Skenes Creek
- Jamieson Creek Campground. This fantastic little campground is near Skenes Creek, it has been newly renovated and accepts tents, caravans, and camper trailers. There is direct access to excellent walking tracks along to the township of Wye River and beyond. It is very popular due to its low price and proximity to the ocean. Booking Jamieson Creek Campground is available through Parks Victoria and must be booked in advance. There is no office at the site.
- BIG 4 Wye River Holiday Park & Cabins. The Big 4 is a very popular campground with many families coming here every year for generations. Koalas can often be seen in the park and the beach opposite is lovely. 25 Great Ocean Rd, Wye River | Phone Bookings: (03) 5289 0241
- Kennett River Holiday Park & Cabins: Koala country! 1-13 Great Ocean Rd, Kennett River | Phone Bookings: (03) 5289 0272
- Skenes Creek Beachfront Camping Park: 2 Great Ocean Rd, Skenes Creek | Phone Bookings: (03) 5237 6132 | Dog-friendly, check conditions when booking
Apollo Bay Caravan Park & Camping
Apollo Bay is one of the most popular holiday towns along the Great Ocean Road. The town has a wide, sweeping beach that is safe for families, playgrounds, a skate park, BBQs on the foreshore, great cafes and shops, plus a selection of accommodation. Apollo Bay is an ideal base for exploring the region.
The Great Ocean Road Walk begins in Apollo Bay and follows the coast to the 12 Apostles. Sections of the walk can easily be hiked from Apollo Bay.
- BIG4 Apollo Bay Pisces Holiday Park: 311 Great Ocean Rd, Apollo Bay | Phone Bookings: (03) 5237 6749
- Apollo Bay Holiday Park: 27 Cawood St, Apollo Bay | Phone Bookings: (03) 5237 7111
- Marengo Holiday Park: Great Ocean Rd, Apollo Bay | Phone Bookings: (03) 5237 6162 | A lovely park with good access to the beach and fab views as well as awesome facilities. | Dog-friendly, check rules and regulations when booking.
- Apollo Bay Camping & Recreation Reserve: 70 Great Ocean Rd, Apollo Bay | Phone Bookings (03) 5237 6577 | Website Bookings | On the outskirts of Apollo Bay, the Rec Reserve has cabins to rent and some lovely campsites along the river and amongst trees. It is an easy walk into town and to the beach. Dog-friendly. Please check the rules and regulations when booking.
Cape Otway, Glen Aire, Johanna & Lavers Hill
Between Apollo Bay and Lavers Hill, which is located at the highest point of the Great Ocean Road, the route travels inland through forest and farming country. Cape Otway is a spectacular region with fabulous camping areas, superb accommodation and one of the prettiest caravan and camping parks in the area for Great Ocean Road holidays, Bimbi Park.
Johanna Beach camping is excellent and popular with surfers as well as campers wanting to get away to enjoy the beach and walking.
- Bimbi Park Camping and Caravan Park & Cabins: 90 Manna Gum Dr, Cape Otway | Phone Bookings: (03) 5237 9246 | Camp with Koalas, Bimbi Park has been established for decades and is a fabulous, family-run park with a pretty campground underneath Manna Gum Trees, a favourite with koalas!
- Parker Hill Camp Ground: Parker Hill Track, Cape Otway | Basic, beautiful bush camping, no power |Book with Parks Victoria | Phone 13 19 63
- Blanket Bay Camping: Blanket Bay Road, Cape Otway | Basic, beautiful bush camping, no power | Book with Parks Victoria | Phone 13 19 63
- Aire River East Campground: Basic bush camping (we love this spot) | Hordenvale | Book with Parks Victoria | Phone 13 19 63
- Johanna Beach Camping: This is one of the best beach camping sites in Victoria. Great surfing and a quiet area without shops or much in the way of tourist facilities. Dog-friendly, check rules and regulations when booking. Red Johanna Rd, Johanna | Phone (03) 8427 2002 | Book with Parks Victoria | Phone 13 19 63
Otways Camping & Caravan Parks
- Stevenson’s Falls, Beauchamp Falls, Dandos and Aire Crossing – Find all the details of these Dog-friendly, Free Campgrounds here.
- Lake Elizabeth Campground: Great Otway National Park, Forrest | Basic camping in the forest. Lake Elizabeth is known for Platypus sightings and has mountain bike trails | More information
- Forrest Caravan Park: 1 Station St, Forrest | Phone Bookings: (03) 5236 627 | Bookings and more information
- Otways Tourist Park, Gellibrand On the road down towards Colac, the Tourist Park has cabins as well as camping and caravan sites.
12 Apostles & Port Campbell National Park Area
The star attraction of the Great Ocean Road drive, the 12 Apostles. The closest camping to the Apostles is in nearby Princetown or 10 minutes away in Port Campbell.
Camping near the Twelve Apostles
- Apostles Camping Park & Cabins: 32 Post Office Rd, Princetown | Phone (03) 5598 8119 | Operates seasonally
- Princetown Recreation Reserve & Camping: 99 Old Coach Rd, Princetown | Phone 0457-198-662 | Recently upgraded, close to fabulous beaches and walks to the 12 Apostles | Dog-Friendly
Port Campbell Camping & Caravan Park
- Port Campbell Holiday Park & Caravan Park Big4: 30 Morris St, Port Campbell | Phone Bookings: (03) 5598 6492
- Port Campbell Recreation Reserve: Desaily Street, Port Campbell | Dog-Friendly | Phone Bookings: 0409 666 179
- Timboon Recreation Reserve and Camping: Recreation reserves are often a good place to stay, the Timboon Reserve is about 16 mins drive inland from Port Campbell, camping is by gold coin donation per night. A really excellent deal for travelers. It is basic but a good base for a night or two. Check their Facebook page for more info.
Peterborough to Warrnambool
It feels like the Great Ocean Road drive is nearly finished after Port Campbell, but there is plenty more to see. The famous London Bridge, The Arch and the Grotto, plus the Bay of Martyrs and the Bay of Islands.
Peterborough is a good spot to camp near London Bridge etc. Traveling on, Warrnambool is famous for whale watching from nearby Logan Beach as well as the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village and plenty more attractions to keep visitors busy.
- Great Ocean Road Tourist Park, Peterborough: Great Ocean Rd, Peterborough | Phone Bookings: (03) 5598 5477
- Warrnambool Caravan Park – BIG4 Hopkins River Holiday Park, Warrnambool: 125 Jubilee Park Rd, Warrnambool | Phone Bookings: (03) 5565 1327
- Surfside Holiday Park: 120 Pertobe Rd, Warrnambool | Phone Bookings: (03) 5559 4700
- Warrnambool Holiday Park and Motel: 100 Simpson St, Warrnambool | Phone Bookings: (03) 5562 5031
- Big 4 Figtree Holiday Village: 33 Lava St, Warrnambool | Phone Bookings: (03) 5561 1233
- Discovery Parks: 25 Pertobe Rd, Warrnambool | Phone Bookings: (03) 5561 1514
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