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Campfire rules at Lake Surprise Camping Area (VIC) | Fireban Australia

Campsites / vic / Lake Surprise Camping Area

Can you have a campfire at Lake Surprise Camping Area?

Budj Bim — National Park · South West fire district, VIC

RESTRICTED

Campfires in Victorian parks are only permitted in fireplaces provided, and only outside the Fire Danger Period restrictions and Total Fire Ban days. Many parks are fuel-stove-only.

Provided fireplaces only; no fires on Total Fire Ban days; check Fire Danger Period rules for the district.

We checked their website — no campfire rules published. Awaiting operator confirmation.

Source: Parks Victoria · verified 2026-07-11

Fire danger today: Moderate — South West district. VIC fire rules

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Campsite details

Website:: http://www.exploreaustralia.net.au/Victoria/South-West-Coast/Macarthur/Lake-Surprise-camping-area

Nearby campsites

Budj Bim Campground
Macarthur Recreation Reserve
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Campsite location data © Overture Maps Foundation (CDLA-Permissive 2.0). Fire rules are general guidance — signage at the site and directions from rangers or fire authorities always take precedence.