Taylors Lake is a popular free camping spot, 20km south of Horsham in Victoria. Locals frequent this place and use it for fishing, especially but not limited to Murray cod. Various water activities, like jet skiing and speed boating, as well as swimming is another reason for the lake’s popularity.
This man-made off-stream reservoir also supplies water to the region. While other lakes get dry in summer, Taylors Lake often has water to enjoy. It looked quite full when we visited the place end of December 2024.
Facilities at Taylors Lake include drop toilets, picnic tables, large skip bin and boat ramp. Dogs, as well as camp fires are permitted. Camping area is quite large, so you will find a spot even during busy times.
We found the place very picturesque. The dead trees, inside the water, dotting the edges of the lake, add an interesting subject. If you are into photography, you will like it. Due to the curves of the lake, you can enjoy both sunset and sunrise there.
Sunset (above left) and sunrise (above right) over Taylors Lake.
You can also see the mountains of the Grampians National Park in the distance (below).
Will we camp at Taylor’s Lake again? Absolutely! And we’ll make sure we fish there too, and hopefully catch something :).
