Loddon River - Laanecoorie Camping area 1

Good to know

• No facilities provided
• Campfires permitted - bring your own firewood
• Portable toilet required
• No dogs allowed
• Mobile phone coverage is available
• Cattle may graze in this area

Activities

• Dispersed camping
• Fishing
• Walking

Camping area description

Laanecoorie Camping area 1 provides walk-in camping and fishing on the banks of the Loddon River, in the heart of Laanecoorie. Pedestrian access is available along Crown land adjacent to the Loddon River off River Street (refer to the map below).

This camping area is on a licensed Crown water frontage that has been designated for camping. Before visiting this site, find out about access to Crown water frontages.

The camping area is mostly flat, open woodland with excellent access to the river. There are many trees in the camping area.

Camping is only permitted in a specifically designated area on the frontage (see map below). Please avoid disturbance to nearby neighbours by camping in the designated camping area only. Other areas of Crown water frontage can be accessed for recreational activities other than camping, such as fishing, walking and picnicking.

Safety

Crown water frontages are rough and rugged bush camp areas. Before you go, it is important to consider all potential risks and hazards when accessing and camping at this location. Campers are responsible for their own safety and the safety of those in their care.

Livestock

• This site may be part of a working farm.
• Cattle may be present on this water frontage and access the river.
• If cattle approach you, avoid sudden movements and loud noises.
• Farm animals are not pets. They can be large and unpredictable and should not be approached
• Store your food in a secure container to avoid attracting livestock and other animals.
• Leave all gates as you find them.

Tree hazard

• Trees and limbs may fall unexpectedly. Avoid camping under trees.
• Stormy and windy weather increases the risk that trees and limbs may fall.

Water and flood safety

• Play it safe by the water.
• Hidden dangers may include submerged objects and debris and strong currents. A storm well upstream from you could cause flash flooding.
• Check the Bureau of Meteorology for weather forecasts and flood warnings, or visit Play it Safe by the Water for more information.

Bushfires

• Be aware of dangerous weather and bushfire conditions.
• Check VicEmergency for information about current fires, Fire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Bans.

Other risks that may be present include dangerous terrain, animals and adjoining farming operations.

How to get there

1. Facing east on Main street Laanecoorie, turn left onto Cains Road
2. Continue along Cains Road for 110 m
3. Turn left onto River Street, passing through an unlocked gate. Please shut the gate behind you.
4. Walk 240 m along the water frontage to reach the designated camping area.

Get directions to the camping area access point

Map - camping area

Map - Loddon River - Laanecoorie camping area 1
(PDF, 2.2 MB)

Resources

• Fact sheet - Camping on licensed Crown river frontage (PDF, 174.0 KB)
• Fact sheet - Guide to site assessments - Camping on licensed Crown river frontage (PDF, 155.4 KB)
• Fact sheet - Crown water frontage: A guide to public access and recreational use (PDF, 200.0 KB)
• Land (Regulated Watercourse Land) Regulations 2021

Further information

• Water frontage licensing
• Summer safety information
• MapshareVic - licensed and unlicensed Crown water frontages and access points can be explored here using the 'Public Land' theme