Big Hill campground Otways

Introduction

well maintained 13 sites - best for overnight stays in tents and campervans - not great for caravans (Parks Vic booking required)
430m elevation near the Mt Sabine Rd intersection with Deans Marsh-Lorne Rd
usually closed over winter

this is in the Surf Coast / Central Fire District which may have different fire danger levels to areas south of Lorne
for current and forecast Fire Danger ratings, see https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/fire-bans-ratings-and-restrictions/total-fire-bans-fire-danger-ratings
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.
see also bushfire safety

14min to Lorne commercial holiday parks
19min to Allenvale Mill campground, Lorne (Parks Vic booking required)
24min to Cumberland River commercial holiday park
26min to Hammonds Road campgrounds near Aireys Inlet / Bambra (Parks Vic booking required for main site, there is a free site nearby)
31min to Jamieson Creek camp ground Wye River (Parks Vic booking required)
36min to Wye River commercial holiday parks
38min to Lake Elizabeth camp ground (Parks Vic booking required)
39min to Meredith Park, Lake Colac
44min to Stevensons Falls camp ground Otways
48min to Dandos camp ground Otways
66min to Apollo Bay commercial holiday parks
73min to Beauchamp Falls camp ground