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Unreserved Lake Lyell Campground

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

This listing has been verified by the campsite manager and was last updated May 2025.


 


8 Reviews

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Dawn A.
6 years ago
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Traveling c.
6 years ago

Great weekend away up in the mountains , very cold, great 4wd tracks,some grade in difficulty to get to different camp locations, camp ground was free , 4wd needed, amazing view of the rivers and moun... Read more

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Michele
7 years ago

Great place but can be noisy, at night had other campers with generators going to till late, dogs barking, and big groups of younger campers partying till early hours. If you are lucky enough to not h... Read more


Top Questions

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Kailah L. 4 years ago
Question:

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

Answer:
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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:
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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

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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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