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.