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Police Paddocks Camping Area

Carlyle, VIC
At a glance
CampgroundRiver FishingTent SitePets WelcomeFishing SpotSwimmingCaravans

About this campsite

Free camping at the historic Police Paddocks near Rutherglen. Close to world-renowned wineries and cellar doors.

How to Get There

Follow police paddocks road to a ‘T’ intersection and turn left and follow the River Access sign. Access is over a narrow cattle grid, large vehicles will need to watch clearances. Caution during wet weather the road will become slippery and boggy.

What this place offers

Activities

Fishing Spot
Swimming

Accommodation Types

Tent Site
Caravans
Camping Area

Facilities

Shade

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Lookout
Campgrounds
Free Overnight Camp
Mobile Phone Coverage
River Fishing
Unknown feature
Watch for falling branches
Walking
Long Rig
Photo Opportunity
On the bank of the Murray River

Location

Police Paddocks Camping Area•Police Paddocks Road, Carlyle, VIC, 3685

Common questions about Police Paddocks Camping Area

What facilities does Police Paddocks Camping Area have?

Police Paddocks Camping Area has lookout, campgrounds, free overnight camp, mobile phone coverage, river fishing and tent site. That is the short list; 17 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.

Are dogs allowed at Police Paddocks Camping Area?

The record for Police Paddocks Camping Area lists "Pets Welcome", so dogs are welcome here. National parks and conservation areas nearby often take a different view, so check the rules for any day trips you have planned. Keep them on a lead around other campers and clean up after them, and nobody has a problem with it.

Can you book Police Paddocks Camping Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Police Paddocks Camping Area, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Police Paddocks Camping Area?

Police Paddocks Camping Area sits in Carlyle, VIC. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Police Paddocks Camping Area

Facilities recorded for Police Paddocks Camping Area
FacilityOn site
LookoutYes
CampgroundsYes
Free Overnight CampYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
River FishingYes
Tent SiteYes
ShadeYes
Pets WelcomeYes
Yes
Fishing SpotYes
SwimmingYes
Watch for falling branchesYes
WalkingYes
Long RigYes
CaravansYes
Photo OpportunityYes
On the bank of the Murray RiverYes
Camping AreaYes

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Police Paddocks Road

Carlyle, VIC 3685

Police Paddocks Camping Area