Green Lake Campground: Your Lakeside Base for Lake Tyrrell & the Silo Art Trail

Discover a tranquil oasis in the heart of Victoria’s Mallee country at Green Lake Regional Park. Located just a short 10-kilometre drive south of Sea Lake, this picturesque campground is the perfect base for exploring the region’s star attractions, including the mesmerising Lake Tyrrell and the iconic Silo Art Trail. Green Lake offers a refreshing contrast to the surrounding wheat fields, with its sandy beaches and shady gum trees providing a beautiful setting for a relaxing getaway. It’s a fantastic, low-cost alternative to traditional caravan parks, offering both powered and unpowered sites to suit all types of campers, from tents to big rigs. The calm, fresh water of the lake is ideal for swimming, kayaking, and fishing, making it a popular spot for families and water lovers, especially during the warmer months.

The campground is well-equipped with excellent facilities, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay. Visitors have access to a clean amenities block with flushing toilets and coin-operated hot showers, as well as numerous sheltered picnic tables and barbecues scattered throughout the reserve. A children’s playground adds to the family-friendly appeal. The park operates on an honesty system for its modest fees, which go directly towards the upkeep of these fantastic community-run facilities. Being pet-friendly, it’s a wonderful destination for the whole family to enjoy. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful spot to camp under the vast Mallee skies after a day of photographing Lake Tyrrell, or a friendly and affordable base to explore the wider Buloke Shire, Green Lake provides an unbeatable blend of natural beauty and welcoming country hospitality.

Campground Information

• Name: Green Lake Regional Park Campground
• Address: Birchip-Sea Lake Road, Banyan (near Sea Lake), Victoria 3533, Australia
• GPS Coordinates: -35.594447999599986, 142.85411710499238
• Website: Green Lake on Facebook

Features & Rules

• Location: Lakeside setting with sandy beaches, 10km south of Sea Lake.
• Site Suitable For: Tents, camper trailers, caravans, and big rigs.
• Road Access: Excellent 2WD access via sealed roads.
• Site Surface: Natural earth, grass, and some sandy areas.
• Camping Permitted: Yes, low-cost camping with fees payable via an honesty box/self-registration.
• Maximum Overnight Stays: No specified limit.
• Facilities: Flushing toilets, coin-operated hot showers, sheltered picnic tables, coin-operated BBQs, playground.
• Potable Water: Yes, drinking water is available.
• Mobile Phone Coverage: Good coverage for major carriers.
• Onsite Public Toilets: Yes, flushing toilets and showers are available.
• Rubbish Bins: Yes, bins are provided.
• Open Fires: Permitted in designated fire pits, subject to seasonal fire bans.
• Generator Use: Permitted, with consideration for other campers.
• Number of Sites Available: Numerous undesignated powered and unpowered sites.
• Essentials to Bring: Coins for showers and BBQs, firewood.
• Pet Friendly: Yes, dogs are permitted on a leash.
• Fishing: Yes, fishing is popular in the lake.
• Short Walks: A signposted bushwalk is available around the lake.

Local Amenities & Attractions

• Local Pubs:
  • Royal Hotel Sea Lake – approx. 10 km
  • The Juke Restaurant & Bar (Sea Lake) – approx. 10 km
• Places to Eat:
  • The Top Cafe (Sea Lake) – approx. 10 km
  • Sea Lake Bakery – approx. 10 km
• Local Attractions:
  • Lake Tyrrell Viewing Platform – approx. 18 km
  • Sea Lake Silo Art – approx. 10 km
  • Mallee Rally (June long weekend)

Nearby Parks & Services

• Nearest Caravan Parks:
  • Sea Lake Recreation Reserve Caravan Park – approx. 10 km
• Nearest Alternate Free Camps:
  • Lake Lascelles (Hopetoun) – approx. 60 km (low-cost)
• Nearest Dump Points:
  • Sea Lake Caravan Park – approx. 10 km
• Nearest Petrol Station: Sea Lake – approx. 10 km.
• Nearest Drinking Water Resupply: On-site at the campground.
• Nearest Public Toilets: On-site at the campground.

Seasonal Weather Forecast

• Summer (Dec-Feb): Hot and dry, perfect for swimming and water sports. Average maximum temperatures are around 32°C.
• Autumn (Mar-May): Warm, sunny days and milder nights. A great time for photography at Lake Tyrrell. Average maximums range from 20°C to 29°C.
• Winter (Jun-Aug): Cool days and cold nights. Often the best time for mirror-like reflections on Lake Tyrrell. Average maximums are around 15°C to 17°C.
• Spring (Sep-Nov): Mild and becoming warmer, with pleasant conditions for exploring the region. Average maximums range from 20°C to 28°C.