Book a campsite
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:
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Campgrounds Open for Camping: 24 October 2025
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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
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