• see also:
  • camp grounds in Victoria
  • Wilsons Promontory National Park - "The Prom"
  • a photo catalogue of selected sites at Wilsons Promontory Tidal River camp ground -
  • Book a camp site at Tidal River Wilsons Prom

• now that you have to CHOOSE a site when you book, you really do need to have a bit of knowledge of the site and the expected weather conditions which can make it difficult, but at least now you are guaranteed that site and don't have to rush to get there in the old 1st in 1st served situation and I presume if its off-peak they would let you change sites if a site has not been booked
• MY camp site selection tips:
  • IF a downpour of rain is forecast more than 10-25mm in a few hours (eg. cold front is passing, summer thunderstorms, or there is a low pressure system) some sites will temporarily FLOOD:
    • HOWEVER, most sites the water depth is less than 4“ and the water generally drains away within hours after the rain stops so as long as your tent has a waterproof base which is high enough to prevent water getting into your tent, you should be OK (a budget tent will probably NOT be OK)
    • most sites on 25th, 33rd and 34th Avenue are relatively free from flooding EXCEPT:
      • sites 324 (east end), 325, 326, 327, and, especially 329 where almost the whole site will be flooded with 6” deep water after about 25mm rain!
      • sites 393, 397, 400, 401 (minor issues), 403, 410, 411, 412, 413 (although the rear tent area is ok), 424, 428
    • many sites around 5th Ave and adjacent avenues are prone to flooding, especially 85, 86, 112, 115, 124, 145, 146, 148, 149, 170, 171, 180, 185, 185,197, 200, 466 (22nd Ave)
    • the east end of the school sites tend to be flooded
  • strong wind protection
    • this can be difficult to manage as wind directions can change and also turbulence can send the wind in circles on larger sites bounded by bush or bouncing off your vehicle
    • take down gazebos and awnings if very strong winds are forecast
    • consider using extra heavy duty angle iron pegs from Bunnings to secure your tent or tarps.
    • AVOID sites 448, 449 if there are strong easterlies forecast as these can become a dustbowl and gazebo graveyard due to their exposed elevated position, otherwise site 448 is a large 10x12m site great for a group and the mid-section walkway to the beach lies between sites 449 and 451
    • 31st Ave is an elevated area near the Hill Block toilets and although exposed to SE/S/SW/W winds it is relatively protected from E/NE/N winds depending upon which end you choose
  • other factors:
    • Avoid site 424 as not only does it get flooded, it is on a busy corner next to rubbish bins (similar story with 348 on 33rd)
    • surfers tend to go for 34th and 25th Ave as these back onto the surf beach
      • sites 408 and 409 are a couple of the few sites mainly on grass instead of sand which may appeal to some but these are fairly exposed to winds
    • adults without kids tend to go for 34th or 33rd Ave - groups tend to prefer the relative proximity of the middle section sites to each other such as the sites surrounding 342 on 33rd and the inner part of the 34th Ave ring road
    • Avoid 33rd Ave if you have a big van unless you have a large easily accessible site booked as it is a dead end
    • 23rd and 25th Avenues are popular especially with those with caravans who want more space and bush around them than the main 2nd to 6th Ave areas
    • families with kids or those wishing to use the electric BBQs tend to go for the sites closer to Tidal River itself and to the main amenities - powered sites, take away food shop, cinema, etc
    • mid-week out of school holidays, the 33rd, 34th avenues are almost deserted if the weather is undesirable (nice if you like not having anyone around and having the Hill Block showers all to yourself) but they are generally the first to fill up for weekend bookings

• some sites sheltered from winds but adjacent the busy Ring Road

| 270 | 271,272 |

273 a relatively secluded site
274	275

• this is the most elevated section of the camp ground and abuts the Hill Block toilets and is just above the bitumen Ring Road
• it is generally exposed to southerly winds but relatively protected from northerlies and easterlies (you will not get as much dust blown around)

Hill Block toilets	31st Ave
310	311,312
313	314
315	316
317	318
319