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Unreserved Lake Lyell Campground

8 Ratings

Features

Popular

  • Pets Allowed
  • Swimming
  • Allows fires

Popular

  • Pets Allowed
  • Free
  • Toilets
  • Drinking Water
  • BBQ Areas
  • Powered sites
  • Showers
  • Swimming
  • Allows fires

Activities

  • Water slide
  • Biking
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Walking Trails
  • 4WD Trails
  • Bar

Type

  • Next to car
  • Allotted Site
  • Short walk to car
  • Caravans
  • Camper Trailers
  • Glamping
  • Cabins Available
  • Pub

For Kids

  • Jumping pillow
  • Horse riding
  • Kids play park
  • Organised kids activities
  • TAWK Supporters

Ownership

  • National Parks
  • State Forest
  • Independent
  • BIG4
  • Kui Parks
  • Aspen Parks
  • Discovery Holiday Parks
  • Family Parks
  • Reflections
  • Top Parks
  • NRMA
  • Holiday Haven
  • Ingenia

Access

  • Hike in
  • Car
  • 4WD only
  • Disabled Access

Other

  • Firewood for sale
  • Boat Ramp Nearby
  • Wifi
  • Phone Reception
  • Dump Spot
  • Garbage
  • Swimming pool
  • Water (Non Drinking)
  • Laundry
  • Coffee Nearby
  • Boat Cleaning Facilities
  • Cafe onsite
  • 4WD beach driving

Verified listing

Lake Lyell Recreation Park Team, campsite manager, Anycamper since August 2020

This listing has been verified by the campsite manager and was last updated March 2026.

 

8 Reviews

chloe
1 year ago

great memories growing up here!!

Chase W.
2 years ago

Great spot, busy at peak times, a ranger from recreation park comes around to make you pay, it's a paid site. They are nice enough to pay next morning tho if you arrive late. Prices last time was 15$ per swag, 20$ per tent and I think a bit more for RTT and caravans.

Robby T.
5 years ago

I stayed here for the June long weekend. Found a really great spot further along the lake a small drive away from the more commercial Recreation park. Had to get to the spot with a 4WD. I stayed here... Read more

Guest A.
6 years ago
Chia Chin Chang
6 years ago

If u looking for free place to stay. I would recommend this place.

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Top Questions

Kailah L. 5 years ago
Question:

Is this site dog friendly all year round or just out of school holidays ?

Answer:

We sure are! We welcome your furry friends at our unreserved Lake Lyell campgrounds all year round. We ask that you please keep them on a lead and that they are always supervised. Remember to also pick-up after them and that any waste is bagged and placed in our general waste skip bins located centrally in the campgrounds. by Peter P.

Answer:
Dylan B. 5 years ago
Question:

Are there free sites on the water that are accessible without a 4x4, will a van get there ?

Answer:

Lake Lyell Recreation Park (including our unreserved campgrounds) are paid campgrounds. In our unreserved campgrounds, it is first-in, first-served and connot be booked. There are plenty of campsites available along the waterfront that are accessible via a dirt road for a 2WD vehicle and van. by Peter P.

Answer:
Nathan C. 5 years ago
Question:

Where the pin is on the map on this app, is that where it’s free to camp? If not where abouts around the lake can you camp for free and where abouts are the 4wd tracks? Just so I have an idea thanks

Answer:

Hi Nathan, we are a paid campground so we don't offer free camping. For more information on free camping and 4WD tracks in our region, visit the Seven Valleys Tourism website www.sevenvalleys.com.au. Alternatively, there are plenty of apps, Facebook groups and online forums that focus on free camping and 4WDing that are a great resource! by Peter P.

Answer:

Location

Magpie Hollow Rd,
South Bowenfels,
New South Wales

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Details

Listing type
Campsite
Next to car
Yes
Caravans
Yes
Management
Independent
Phone
Website
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Average temperature

January
L 14°C
H 25°C
February
L 13°C
H 23°C
March
L 12°C
H 21°C
April
L 9°C
H 18°C
May
L 6°C
H 13°C
June
L 4°C
H 10°C
July
L 3°C
H 10°C
August
L 3°C
H 11°C
September
L 5°C
H 15°C
October
L 8°C
H 18°C
November
L 10°C
H 21°C
December
L 12°C
H 23°C
Source: Meteostat

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