Lakes and Craters Holiday Park - Dump Point

Address: 220 Park Road, Camperdown, VIC 3260

Facilities

This holiday park is spectacularly situated on a high volcanic ridge between Lake Bullen Merri and Lake Gnotuk, offering panoramic views of the surrounding crater country and direct access to historic botanical gardens.

Waste Disposal: Features a dedicated on-site dump point for the disposal of grey and black water.
Water Access: Potable drinking water is available for refilling RV tanks, along with a dedicated rinse tap for waste cassettes.
Park Amenities:
- Camp Kitchen: A modern, well-equipped facility featuring a large plasma TV, stove, oven, full-size fridge, and power points for charging devices.
- Laundry: Equipped with commercial-grade Speed Queen washers and dryers, plus large double sinks and ironing facilities.
- Recreation: Includes an interactive children's playground, bicycle rentals, and camp fire braziers available for hire (with red gum wood available for purchase).
- Accessibility: Offers modern assisted bathroom facilities with open-plan showers, shower chairs, and handrails.
Site Features: Provides grassed and shaded powered and unpowered sites, some of which feature significant slopes—leveling ramps are highly recommended.
Pet-Friendly: Dogs are generally welcome on unpowered sites and at the manager's discretion (it is recommended to confirm during booking).

How to Find This Location

The park is located approximately 3 kilometers south-west of the Camperdown township, nestled within an arboretum and adjacent to the Guilfoyle Botanic Gardens.

Main Access: From the Princes Highway (A1) in the center of Camperdown, turn south onto Park Road (near the clock tower).
Direction: Follow Park Road for approximately 2.5 kilometers as it winds up the hill toward the lakes.
Entrance: The entrance to the Lakes and Craters Holiday Park is located at 220 Park Road, on the right-hand side just before reaching the Lake Bullen Merri scenic lookout.
On-Site: The dump point is positioned within the internal service area of the park. It is best to pull up near the Reception Office (open 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM) to confirm the exact location and arrange access.

Highlight: The park is uniquely positioned within a heritage-listed arboretum featuring rare Oaks, Elms, and exotic trees from around the world, making it one of the most scenic campsites in Victoria’s volcanic plains.

Dump Point