Donald Lakeside Caravan Park
Donald Lakeside Caravan Park (Donald, Victoria)
Donald Lakeside Caravan Park offers a peaceful and well-maintained setting right on the shores of Foletti Lake, providing a beautiful backdrop for your stay. It's conveniently located within walking distance of the town centre, making it an excellent base for exploring Donald and the surrounding Wimmera Mallee region.
Facilities:
- Powered sites (approximately 20 available)
- Unpowered sites
- Clean and well-maintained amenities block (toilets and hot showers)
- Coin-operated washing machine and clotheslines
- Undercover free electric BBQ
- Children's playground
- Picnic tables and shaded areas
- Dump point
- Pet-friendly (conditions apply, often with restrictions during peak periods like Easter and Christmas – best to confirm directly when booking)
- Direct access to Foletti Lake for water activities
Distance to Tourist Spots Nearby:
- Donald Town Centre: Walking distance (approximately 1km) to shops, supermarkets, hotels, and cafes.
- Foletti Lake: Directly adjacent to the park. Ideal for fishing (stocked with fish by the local angling club), swimming, sailing, canoeing, and water-skiing.
- Kooka's Country Cookies (Factory Outlet): Located in Donald, offering a chance to purchase locally made cookies.
- Donald Agricultural Museum: Located within the showgrounds, showcasing historical farming machinery.
- Court House Museum: Operated by the Donald History Group, home to local historical relics.
- Bullock's Head: A natural formation on a dead gum tree resembling a bullock's head, viewable from a platform.
- Scilley's Island: A nature reserve with walking tracks and wildlife.
- Granite Rocks Reserve: An outcrop of large granite rocks offering panoramic views of farmlands, about 20km north of Donald.
- Mount Jeffcott Wildflower Reserve: Offers hiking and 4WD tracks with unique flora and fauna, about 20km north of Donald.
- Lions Train Park: A playground with an old J Class steam engine for children to climb, plus BBQ facilities.
- Donald Skatepark: For recreation.
- Federation Walking Trail: A shared bike and walking trail along the Richardson River.
- Silo Art Trail: Donald is located within the Wimmera Mallee region, which features the popular Silo Art Trail. The closest major silo art would be a drive away, but it's a popular regional attraction.
Location Map
360 view - Entrance to Donald Lakeside Caravan Park
Telephone
(03) 5497 1764 (Caretaker)
Address
2 Corack Road, Donald, 3480, Victoria
Sat Nav Coordinate
-36.364356, 142.987914
Campsite Fees Contact Details
Caretaker calls in daily. $20 a night for powered site
Road Access
Asphalt Road Surface
Parking Area
Some Suitable Grass Areas Available
Elevation above Sea Level
115.6 meters
Drive through site
Yes - Some Drive through sites available
Power Available
Yes - Mains Power is available here
Toilets
Yes - At least one public toilet block available
Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
Yes - public toilets with wheelchair access available
Rubbish Bins
Yes - At least one rubbish bin located here
Drinking Water
Yes - Water is available onsite
Picnic Tables
Yes - At least one Picnic Table located here
Fixed BBQ's
Free Electric BBQ's Provided
Pet Friendly
Yes - Dogs are Permitted Conditions Apply
Childrens Playground
Yes - Some playground infrastructure in place for the children to play on
Short Walks
Yes - Room to stretch your legs on short walks
TV Reception
Yes - Your TV will pick up reception here
Mobile Phone Reception
Mobile phone coverage is available depending on your carrier
Internet Access
Yes - Uses your Mobile Phones Internet Data Plan
Number of Un-Powered Sites
100
Number of Powered Sites
42
Powered Sites 2 People - Admin
Off-Peak $20
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