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Campgrounds Information – 2025/2026 Season

The McCrae, Rosebud, Rye, and Sorrento campgrounds are part of a Crown Land reserve and operate seasonally. The foreshore reserves are currently closed for camping.

Key Dates:

  • Campgrounds Open for Camping: 24 October 2025

  • McCrae, Rosebud and Sorrento online bookings open: Midday, 1 August 2025
    Please note: These dates are different. You can make a booking from 1 August, but camping does not begin until 24 October.

  • Rye East sites not available for casual bookings. Rye West bookings open online: Midday, 1 August 2025

     

Camping Season Dates:

Pre-Peak: 24 October – 20 December 2025

Peak: 20 December 2025 – 31 January 2026

Post-Peak: 31 January – 26 April 2026

Minimum stays apply during peak season and long weekends in March and April.

Peak season 20 December 2025 - 31 January 2026 Minimum nights Day required to arrive and depart
Bookings made between 1 August - 1 September Min 14 nights Saturday to Saturday
Bookings made between 2 September - 2 December Min 7 nights Saturday to Saturday
Bookings made from midday 3 December Min 1 night Arrive and depart any night

Important Booking Information:

Please read the Conditions of Camping before making a booking. Key points include:

  • Family friendly campgrounds. No noise permitted after 11pm
  • A maximum of 6 people per site with a maximum of 4 adults (18+)
  • Water taps are not provided at every site and are not for exclusive use
  • Family/All Accessible change amenities are located in some sections
  • Campers must ensure a 2-metre clearance between sites for fire services
  • Only gas or electric BBQs allowed. No solid fuel fires are permitted at any time
  • No pets. (Qualified and registered assistance dogs are welcome. please contact the office before booking)

Cancellation and amendment information:

Please read the Foreshore Camping Cancellation Policies - Mornington Peninsula Shire before making a booking.

Follow these handy booking instructions How-to-book-a-campsite.pdf(PDF, 521KB)

Contact:

Foreshore Camping Office
1380 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud (main office)
Telephone: 5950 1011
Email: camping@mornpen.vic.gov.au

To stay up to date on camping in Rosebud, McCrae, Rye and Sorrento you can follow us on our Foreshore Camping Facebook page.