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Bowd Campground

2 Ratings

Features

Popular

  • Free
  • Toilets
  • 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

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2 Reviews

Simon M.
1 year ago

Beautiful campsite, well maintained. No vehicle access, it’s is one of the designated canoe sites on the river for those paddling the Glenelg River canoe trail.

Phil S.
6 years ago

Bush camping with drop toilets

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Top Questions

Eric S. 3 years ago
Question:

Is this site still available and free now? Thanks

Answer:
gail 4 years ago
Question:

Is it for caravans and trailers ?

Answer:

Is this site still free and available? Thanks by Eric S.

Answer:

No, this site is part of the Glenelg River Canoe Trail, it’s solely for canoeists paddling the length of the river. It is $6 per person, per night. by Simon M.

Answer:
Paul P. 5 years ago
Question:

Can you get an off road 17 ft van in ?

Answer:

Location

River Fire Lane,
Mumbannar,
Victoria

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Details

Listing type
Campsite
Management
National Parks

Average temperature

January
L 12°C
H 26°C
February
L 12°C
H 26°C
March
L 11°C
H 24°C
April
L 9°C
H 20°C
May
L 8°C
H 16°C
June
L 6°C
H 14°C
July
L 6°C
H 14°C
August
L 6°C
H 15°C
September
L 7°C
H 16°C
October
L 7°C
H 19°C
November
L 9°C
H 22°C
December
L 10°C
H 24°C
Source: Meteostat

Closest

Chargefox (standard)

47.32 km

BP Nelson

12.29 km

Beach

143.58 km

Sherbrooke Estuary

242.20 km

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