Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve

This campground will undergo temporary closure from April 17 2024, as first stage of works commence for the Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve Masterplan. Alternative camping is available at Marengo Family Caravan Park and Skenes Creek Foreshore Caravan Park.

Situated along the Great Ocean Road, approximately 2 and a half hours from Melbourne, Apollo Bay is an ideal spot for your next holiday. Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve is located just outside of central Apollo Bay, beside the football oval and alongside the Bahram River. There are a variety of spacious, family and dog friendly camping locations, with some located right on the Barham River or along the footy oval. The park is just across the road from the beach.

Clean and basic amenities are available at Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve. Walk into town and explore all Apollo Bay has to offer, or relax in the park, the choice is yours. It's less than 1km to the town centre, cafes and restaurants and 9 hole golf course providing the perfect place to explore the town and surrounds. 

A short walk across the Great Ocean Road takes you to the lovely swimming, surfing and fishing beach of Mounts Bay and great river fishing is right on our doorstep. 

Don’t leave your furry friend at home, dogs are welcome year-round.

When you stay with us, your camping fees not only go into maintaining the campground, they are also reinvested back into the magnificent Great Ocean Road coastline in which you are staying. Your fees will go towards maintaining a wide range of public facilities, assets and infrastructure and other coastal projects.

Fishing is an important local industry so seafood is often on the menu at the local cafes and restaurants. Take a stroll into Apollo Bay and try a few out. Got a taste for fine seafood? Visit in February for the Apollo Bay Seafood Festival. Weekend visitors will love the regular Saturday foreshore market for local crafts, artworks, and fresh produce. Apollo Bay and the surrounding Otway National Park is a mecca for nature-based activities including some unique experiences such as walking through nearby Melba Gully rainforest at night to check out some Glow Worms. Hike the Great Ocean Walk between Apollo Bay and the Twelve Apostles. Or snorkel or dive Marengo Reefs Marine Sanctuary with resident Seal Colony.

• Swimming and surfing
• Fishing in Barham River
• Koalas and wildlife spotting
• Bird watching
• Scuba diving
• Beach fun
• Bike riding
• Whale watching
• Great Otway National Park
• Melba Gully glow worms
• Wildlife Wonders
• Cape Otway Lightstation
• Otway Fly Treetop Adventures
• The 12 Apostles
• Apollo Bay Aviation and Scenic Flights
• Apollo Bay Surf School
• Viewpoints & Lookouts
• Waterfalls
• The Great Ocean Walk
• Markets and Shopping
• Apollo Bay Seal Kayak Tours
• Marengo Reefs Marine Sanctuary
• Great Ocean Road Brewhouse
• Apollo Bay Distillery
• Apollo Bay Fisherman's Co-Op
• Apollo Bay Seafood Festival
• Apollo Bay Winter Wild Festival
• Sweet View Confectionery Shop
• Dooley’s Ice cream
• Treetop Adventures
• Redwoods in Beech Forest