Lake St Clair
Nestled in the foothills of Mt Royal National Park, 25km north of Singleton, picturesque Lake St Clair is about 16km long and has a storage capacity of 283 megalitres - almost half that of Sydney Harbour.
For decades, Lake St Clair has been a recreational hot-spot offering year-round opportunities for adventure and of course, endless summertime fun.
Located on an easy 30 minute drive from Singleton along Bridgman Road, Lake St Clair is a water playground for locals and visitors- whether it’s to relax and unwind, or for adventurer’s looking to turn up the action.
Lake St Clair was originally built as part of Glennies Creek Dam to help manage the water flows from the Hunter River and is named after the homestead that was lost beneath the water upon completion of the dam in 1983.
Today, Lake St Clair is equally famous for being a prime boating, fishing, sailing and water-skiing playground for the entire Hunter region.
Bookings are essential, no camping is available without a valid booking.
Lake St Clair
About Lake St Clair
Boating
During the warmer months, Lake St Clair is lined with boats stacked side by side vying for their slice of the waterfront.
Utes, 4WDs and boats are filled with essentials - including portable shades, skis, BBQs and camp chairs to ensure a comfortable day out.
From dusk till dawn, skiers zig zag their way across the lake, dodging sailboats and fishermen trying their luck for Bass, Golden perch and Silver perch that Lake St Clair is famous for. Ski biscuits are a favourite for the kids.
Camping
Lake St Clair boasts unspoilt provincial camping, including 10 powered camp sites and 38 hectares of unpowered camp space.
There is a concrete boat ramp (accessible at all water levels), electric BBQS, toilet and shower blocks, a camp kitchen, a playground for children. and a RV dump point for caravanners.
Dogs are welcome providing they remain on a lead at all times.
Facilities
Lake facilities include:
- 10 powered camp sites
- Unpowered sites (park limited to 350 campers per night)
- Concrete boat ramp (accessible all water levels)
- Electric BBQs
- Toilets and shower blocks
- Camp kitchen
- RV dump point
- Playground
- Retail offerings including firewood, ice, ice creams and drinks (payment via EFTPOS)
Boom Gate
Guests require a boom gate code for each vehicle to enter the park. Each code is for one vehicle only. Please do not switch codes with other vehicles as the system tracks if you are inside or outside of the park. For example, you will not be able to exit the park if someone else has already used your code to do so. Tailgating will also cause this problem.
Fees and Charges 2024/2025
Entry Fees - Peak Periods
School Holidays and Long Weekends
| 1 Day Adult Pass |
$3.80 |
| 1 Day Child Pass |
$2.70 |
| 1 Day Family Pass (up to 2 adults + 3 children under the age of 16) |
$14.40 |
| 1 Day Water Craft Pass (includes Family Pass) |
$17.40 |
Entry Fees - Non-Peak Periods
| 1 Day Adult Pass |
$3.30 |
| 1 Day Child Pass |
$1.95 |
| 1 Day Family Pass (up to 2 adults + 3 children under the age of 16) |
$10 |
| 1 Day Water Craft Pass (includes Family Pass) |
$14.60 |
Water Craft Passes
| 12-month Water Craft Pass (includes 1 Day Family Pass) with each visit |
$170.50 |
| 6-month Water Craft Pass (includes 1 Day Family Pass) with each visit |
$103 |
Camping Fees - Peak Periods
November - February, School Holidays, Long Weekends, Fishing Competitions and Major Events
- Maximum 6 people per site
- Includes 1 vehicle and 1 boat
- Max 4 vehicles per site
- Minimum 3-night stay over long weekends and between 25 December and 1 January
- Minimum 2-night stay at all other times
| Unpowered camp site per night - up to 2 adults, max 2 vehicles. Additional vehicles $3 each |
$36.50 |
| Camp site / night extra adult (18+) |
$13.80 |
| Camp site / night extra child (4-17 years) |
$5.80 |
| Camp site / night extra child (0-3 years) |
Free |
| Powered site / night - up to 2 adults, max 2 vehicles. Additional vehicles $3 each |
$49.50 |
| Powered site night / extra adult (18+) |
$13.80 |
| Powered site / night extra child |
$13.20 |
| Powered site / night extra child (0-3 years) |
Free |
| Additional vehicles |
$4.60 |
Shoulder Periods
September - October, March - April excluding peak
- Maximum 6 people per site
- Includes 1 vehicle and 1 boat
- Max 4 vehicles per site
- Minimum 2-night stay on weekend
| Unpowered camp site per night - up to 2 adults |
$31 |
| Camp site / night extra adult (18+) |
$13.80 |
| Camp site / night extra child (4-17 years) |
$5.80 |
| Camp site / night extra child (0-3 years) |
Free |
| Camp site / night seniors - up to 2 adults |
$28.50 |
| Powered site / night - up to 2 adults |
$42.50 |
| Powered site night / extra adult (18+) |
$13.80 |
| Powered site / night extra child (4-17 years) |
$5.80 |
| Powered site / night extra child (0-3 years) |
Free |
| Powered site / night seniors - up to 2 adults |
$38.50 |
| Additional vehicles |
$4.60 |
Non-Peak Periods
May - August
- Maximum 6 people per site
- Includes 1 vehicle and 1 boat
- Max 4 vehicles per site
- No minimum stay
| Unpowered camp site per night - up to 2 adults, max 2 vehicles allowed. Additional vehicles $3 each |
$29 |
| Camp site / night extra adult (18+) |
$13.80 |
| Camp site / night extra child (4-17 years) |
$5.80 |
| Camp site / night extra child (0-3 years) |
Free |
| Camp site / night seniors - up to 2 adults |
$26 |
| Powered site / night - up to 2 adults, max 2 vehicles allowed. Additional vehicles $3 each |
$40.50 |
| Powered site night / extra adult (18+) |
$13.80 |
| Powered site / night extra child (4-17 years) |
$5.80 |
| Powered site / night extra child (0-3 years) |
Free |
| Powered site / night seniors - up to 2 adults |
$36 |
| Additional vehicles |
$4.60 |
Make a Booking at Lake St Clair
Bookings are essential
Make a booking
All guests are required to check in via the office.
Booking Terms and Conditions
- Entry for camping will not be permitted without a valid booking