Travelling the Great Ocean Road on a budget? No worries – you can camp at these campgrounds, completely free.
Perfect for budget travellers, there are heaps of free campsites around the Great Ocean Road.
For those keeping their camping experience fun, but budget-friendly through camping, a journey to the Great Ocean Road is like a camper’s paradise!
Luckily, there are a few different campsites along the Great Ocean Road journey that are completely…free!
There are plenty of free campsites in the Otway National Park!
Free Campsites Near Aireys Inlet/Memorial Arch
Hammond Road Campground:
A sprawling, large campground that’s a short drive from Aireys Inlet and Memorial Arch.
- Say hi to some wild kangaroos!
- Only 15 minutes away from Aireys Inlet/Memorial Arch
- BBQ facilities
- Toilets
- Suitable for campervans, motorhomes, tents and vans
Free Campsites near Lorne
Allenvale Mill Bush Campground
Closer to Lorne, this pretty campground will give you a slice of the Aussie bush!
- Close to Lorne – only a 6-minute drive away from Lorne
- Near the St. George River Walk
- Only suitable for tents
Stevensons Falls Free Campground
This campground has 44 pitches, perfect for tent camping.
Relatively close to Kennett River, you might even spot koalas! 45 minutes away from Apollo Bay, this spot is popular for those who are using this spot as an overnight pitstop before viewing the 12 Apostles.
- Wood fired BBQs
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
- Proximity to the Stevensons Falls Walk
Dandos Campground
Near Skenes Creek, the Dandos Campground is the perfect spot for campers who are after an immersive experience in the bush. It will feel like you’re a million miles away from the city!
- Near Skenes Creek
- Perfect for families and kids
- Big campground
- BBQ facilities and a playground
Beauchamp Falls
This lovely little camping spot is the gateway to one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the area. This is a little less crowded than the other waterfalls in the area. Go in the middle of the week, and you might even have the whole place to yourself.
Or check out Parks Victoria for some paid campgrounds that are near the Great Ocean Road. They are usually between $12-$15 per tent pitch during the winter, and around the $30 mark during the popular summer months. These funds go towards the upkeep and maintenance of the bush, as well as conservation efforts.
Camping spots near the 12 Apostles
Aire Crossing Campsite
- Near Apollo Bay, the Aire Crossing Campsite is a great spot for those wanting a secluded camping feel
- There are only 5 pitches here, so get here early!
- Bush toilets
- No fires allowed
- Glowworms are in the area, so don’t miss a walk at dusk
- Near Triplets Waterfall, making this camping ground a great nearby pitstop for your waterfall-hopping adventures
Panmure Campground
Close to Warrnambool, Panmure Campground is one of the last free camping spots along the Great Ocean Road stretch. It’s a popular spot for those either just starting their journey, or just ending it!
- 20 minutes away from Warrnambool
- One of the last stops on the Great Ocean Road
- BBQs and kids’ playground facilities
- Toilets