Please observe all signs and directions around our storages for information on recreational activities. Refer to the Land and On-Water Management Plan (if provided above) for detailed information on the facilities available.
Further Information
Lake Eildon is one of Victoria's most popular holiday resorts. It has 515 km shoreline and stores six times as much water as Sydney Harbour at full supply level. Abutting the lake is the Lake Eildon National Park . Eildon has been a popular holiday destination for many years and is home to a substantial houseboat fleet. In spring and summer, the lake's long quiet reaches and deep waters attract trout fisherman, water skiers and houseboaters. The lake has both public and private harbours where hundreds of craft are moored.
Water sports are very popular at Lake Eildon due to its large surface area and extensive shoreline which is accessible by boat. Common activities include boating, swimming and fishing. Releases from the Snobs Creek Fish Hatchery ensure that the lake is well stocked with trout and other native fish.
Facilities around the lake include caravan parks, camping grounds, motels, houseboat hire and services, picnic areas and public boat ramps.
Boating Victoria ramp cameras
Boating Victoria ramp camera photos are automatically updated every five minutes. The images are to give an indication of how busy the ramp and carpark may be and are displayed at a resolution not to reveal boat ramp user identities.
These pages also include information such as weather conditions, maps and alerts.
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Boat ramp operating levels
This table shows at what level boat ramps at Lake Eildon can be used. The percentage indicates the lowest the storage can get before the ramp becomes unusable.
Boat ramp |
Operational when storage is above |
Eildon Alliance Ramp - high level ramp 1 |
59.3% |
Eildon Alliance Ramp - low level ramp 2 |
26% |
Eildon Alliance Ramp - low level ramp 3 |
14.9% |
Jerusalem Creek - public no 1 |
48% |
Jerusalem Creek - public no 2 |
8.8% |
Fraser Park - devils cover |
62% |
Fraser Park - main ramp |
39.4% |
Fraser Park - lakeside |
11.2% |
Peppin Point - caravan park ramp 1 |
58.2% |
Peppin Point - caravan park ramp 2 |
38% |
Kennedy Point - high level |
56% |
Kennedy Point - mid level |
43.9% |
Kennedy Point - low level |
30.4% |
Bonnie Doon - public ramp no 1 |
84.2% |
Bonnie Doon - public ramp no 2 |
57.6% |
Hutchinsons Road - public ramp |
41.6% |
Hutchinsons Road - lakeside caravan park |
37.9% |
Hutchinsons Road - low level ramp |
25.47% |
Goughs Bay - public ramp 1 |
78.5% |
Goughs Bay - public ramp 2 |
86.7% |
Goughs Bay - public ramp 3 |
N/A |
Goughs Bay - public ramp 4 |
62.1% |
Goughs Bay - public ramp 5 |
59.7% |
Goughs Bay - public ramp 6 |
41.6% |
Goughs Bay - public ramp 7 |
21.2% |
Goughs Bay - public ramp 8 |
21.65% |
Howqua Valley Caravan Park - high level ramp |
62.7% |
Howqua Valley Caravan Park - low level ramp |
24.3% |
Jamieson - high level ramp |
78.6% |
Camping & Fires
Fires and camping are not permitted in any area around Lake Eildon, except in the designated camping areas. Unregulated campfires are not only a potential hazard for bushfires, but also pose a risk to water quality along with discarded rubbish from camping activities. To minimize these impacts, Parks Victoria provides defined areas where camping and fires are permitted. Visit the Victorian Park Web website or phone 131 963 for further information.
On declared days of Total Fire Ban all solid fuel campfires, portable gas appliances and kerosene lanterns are prohibited.
This includes all gas stoves, gas lights, and gas fridges (including use inside tents). Fixed gas stoves may be used in houseboats with extreme caution. For information on fire and Total Fire Ban requirements Visit the CFA website (Fires & Incidents Warnings & Advice) or phone the Victorian Bushfire Information Line (VBIL): 1800 240 667.
For more information visit the Safe Transport Victoria website.
Information on camping at Delatite Arm Reserve, Lake Eildon.
Caravan Parks, Camping Grounds and Accommodation
For information on local camping grounds, caravan parks and accommodation, please contact the local tourist information centre.
Houseboats and Maintaining Water Quality
Lake Eildon is the only reservoir in Victoria where houseboats and cabin cruisers with sleeping accommodation are permitted. To prevent the risk of water pollution, strict rules regarding sanitation must be observed. Such craft are required to have sewage holding tanks and be licensed by Goulburn-Murray Water. There are sanitation stations for pumping out sewage from the holding tanks of houseboats. Goulburn-Murray Water sanitation barges are located at Point Worner and Jerusalem Creek. Sewage is pumped from these points to on shore treatment systems. It is an offence to discharge sewage or garbage into the Lake .
Visitors are reminded that there are dangers associated with low water levels and are asked to exercise caution and adhere to all safety restrictions.
For more information on Houseboats on Lake Eildon, please visit the Lake Eildon Houseboat webpage.
Jetties
For more information on jetties please visit our Foreshore Occupation Licences page.