the Parker Hill camp ground is a remote camp ground near a beach on the east coast of Cape Otway and is run by Parks Vic and thus requires Parks Vic bookings
this is also part of the Great Ocean Walk
it is likely to be very busy in Dec-Apr on school holidays and weekends - you would probably need to book well in advance for these periods - I personally wouldn't bother if it is over-crowded
most sites are quite small and definitely NOT suitable for caravans or camper trailers
some sites have over-hanging low branches so campervans and roof top tent campers will need to be selective
some sites are a short walk from the car park area
BYO water
NO solid fuel fires allowed!
National Park hence no dogs allowed
Parker Hill is in the South West Fire District whereas Lorne is in the Surf Coast / Central Fire District which may have different fire danger levels
if the rating is Extreme, the region is likely to become a day of Total Fire Ban, if it is rated Catastrophic - you will be required to evacuate from the camp ground and forest areas
in addition, the National Parks have fire restrictions as well as the CFA's Fire Danger Period restrictions which usually apply from Nov-April.
1min walk to a small beach although swimming not advisable due to strong currents, can also do a 2min 150m walk to Lower Parker River Falls (small cascades)
day area
20 un-powered campsites for drive in campers, each accommodating up to six people and set amongst 3-5m high brush, stringybark gums, with bracken fern lower storey
10 of these allow one car to be on site, others the car needs to be in the car park area
Getting there
2.3km 6min sandy bumpy narrow road in from the Cape Otway Lighthouse bitumen road but should be accessible by most 2WDs unless they have very low clearances
70min (63km) to Beauchamp Falls camp ground via Lavers Hill bitumen route or 70min (41km) via gravel Binns Rd up the Aire Valley passing Hopetoun Falls
east
40min to Apollo Bay and Marengo commercial holiday parks