Bealiba Reservoir
Bealiba Reservoir is located a short drive from the centre of Bealiba off Scent Farm Road. It's a lovely spot for picnics, fishing, swimming, camping, bushwalking and birdwatching. You can also climb the surrounding hills and take in the spectacular views and sunsets.
There are several picnic tables, chairs and fire pits and very basic toilet facilities.
There are camping areas around the reservoir and surrounding bushland which are suitable for tents, or small and large caravans.
It is possible to walk around the reservoir or dirt tracks lead further afield.
Donations for camping are welcomed and appreciated to enable the ongoing maintenance and upkeep of this area for everyone to enjoy. Donations can be left at the Post Office in Main St, either in person when open or after hours in the secure donation box on the front wall.
Note that the reserve has no running water or rubbish bins. Please take all your rubbish home and leave areas tidy and clean.
Bealiba Reservoir Recreation Area Signage
The following signage at the reservoir by the Committee of Management gives a good summary of the expectations when visiting here.
The Committee of Management (all being local volunteers) together with the Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action (DEECA) hope you enjoy your visit to the area.
To ensure the community is able to access this area for recreation purposes well into the future it is imperative certain rules and regulations are put in place and are abided by now. They are necessary for the safety of all users and the care and protection of the reservoir and forest area. The local community, Committee of Management and DEECA ask that all users abide by all the following:
Bushfire: You are in the North Central Total Fire Ban District.
On code red - catastrophic fire danger days, all state forests, including this area are closed to the public.
Reservoir:
Is for fire fighting, fishing, swimming and other recreation only.
No water to be taken without written permission
No soaps or detergents to be used in reservoir at any time.
Forest:
Fallen wood on forest floor can be used for campfires only.
It is a criminal offence to cut down trees or remove wood from the Bealiba Reservoir or surrounding State Forest area without written permission.
Boats and water craft:
No petrol powered water craft permitted.
Fishing:
All fishing persons must hold a Victorian Fishing Licence and abide by the fishing licence rules and regulations in regards to size, limits, number of rods, etc.
All rubbish to be taken home.
Camping:
Limit of 7 consecutive days per month.
No camping near swimming and day picnicker area.
All rubbish to be taken home.
Tables and chairs are for everyone's use at any time. Please be mindful of others and share.
Fires:
All campfires to be in fireplaces or a hole of at least 30cm deep and not larger than one metre square as per CFA Regulations and as per Can I or Can't I? Campfire & BBQ Regulations.
Motorbikes and Vehicles:
All are to be driven/ridden a safe distance away from other users of the reservoir and forest area.
Toilets:
No rubbish, nappies, bottles, sticks etc to be placed down toilets at any time.
(Sludge is pumped out at regular intervals and any rubbish prevents this being done efficiently).
Other:
A donation box is located at the POST OFFICE in Main St Bealiba and donations are gratefully accepted to maintain the Reservoir area.
All acts of damage, theft, violence or other anti-social behavior will reported to the authorities.
If you wish to contact the Committee please leave your details in the donation box
In an emergency ring 000.
Location
Bealiba Cycle Track, Bealiba 3475 View Map
