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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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chloe
7 months ago

great memories growing up here!!

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Chase W.
1 year 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.

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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

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

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


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 ?

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Dylan B. 4 years ago
Question:

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

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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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