Book a campsite

The McCrae, Rosebud, Rye, and Sorrento campgrounds are part of a Crown Land reserve and operate seasonally from late October through late April/Early May each year.

The campgrounds are currently closed and will re-open for next season on 23 October 2026.

2026-27 Camping Season

Season dates and maximum stay

• Pre-Peak: 23 Oct 2026 – 19 Dec 2026
  Maximum stay per booking: 21 nights

• Peak: 19 Dec 2026 – 30 Jan 2027
  Maximum stay per booking: 35 nights 

• Post-Peak: 30 Jan 2027 – 2 May 2027
  Maximum stay per booking: 21 nights

Bookings open

All available sites can be booked online from midday, Monday 3 August 2026.
All peak season bookings at this time must be booked for Saturday arrival and departure. 
A minimum stay of 14 nights will apply for peak season when bookings open at midday on Monday 3 August.
The minimum stay for peak season will change to 7 nights on midday Monday 7 September.

Important Update

We will no longer accept applications for a ballot or waiting list in Rosebud for peak season. This change ensures fair and equal access to peak-season sites for everyone.

More Information

Full details, including season fees, will be published on our website in July 2026, once fees are adopted by Council.

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 before making a booking.

 How to choose and book your campsite(PDF, 176KB)

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.