Blanket Bay camp ground, Cape Otway

Introduction

the Blanket Bay 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
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 although some camper trailers may be possible on some sites
some sites have over-hanging low branches so campervans and roof top tent campers will need to be selective
BYO water and firewood - 4 communal firepits only

drop toilets
rainwater tanks not potable
close to a small beach protected by an intertidal reef
boat ramp
day area
22 un-powered campsites for drive in campers, each accommodating up to six people and set amongst 3-5m high brush and gums
- see video of the sites: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeYye_1TxfA
  - avoid site 7 - very small and not level, avoid 14 and 18 as seem to be very muddy, avoid 13 as it is not level
separate, co-located GOW campground reserved for the Great Ocean Walk (GOW) hikers who hike in
Katabanook Walk leads inland from the campground. The short walk meanders along a fern-laden trail shaded by tall, twisted Manna Gum trees.

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
~3hrs 15min from Melbourne via Winchelsea and Forrest (bypassing Anglesea-Lorne)
41min, 36km from Apollo Bay

within Cape Otway:
- 14min, 9km east Bimbi Park commercial camp ground
- various GOW hike in only camp grounds
west:
- 34min (25km) Aire River camp grounds
- 46min (37km) Johanna beach camp ground
- 70min (65km) to Beauchamp Falls camp ground via Lavers Hill bitumen route or 70min (43km) via gravel Binns Rd up the Aire Valley passing Hopetoun Falls
east
- 40min to Apollo Bay and Marengo commercial holiday parks
- 80min 70km to Jamieson Creek camp ground Wye River
- 82min 71km to Stevensons Falls camp ground Otways