Lake Hume Ludlows Reserve

Ludlows Reserve sits on the Murray Valley Highway at Ebden with the water of Lake Hume as the backdrop, and it is reported by campers as a pet friendly free camping reserve where dogs are welcome on a lead at all times. For travellers working the Albury Wodonga corridor with a dog in the car, it is one of the most convenient overnight calls on the Victorian side.

Dogs at the reserve

The reported arrangement is simple: dogs and other pets are allowed, kept on a lead at all times, with rangers patrolling and on site signage setting out the limits. The reserve is open around the clock, sites are free, and campers report clean toilets, BBQs and generous caravan sized space, including easy access for big rigs off the highway. The trade off some campers note is road noise from the Murray Valley Highway on the busier stretches, so pick your pitch with that in mind. Boat ramps on the lake edge make it a favourite for anglers and water sport crews, and leashed morning walks along the shoreline are the usual dog routine here.

Max: free camp, spotless toilets, the dog asleep under the chair before we had even set up

The old rail line that crosses the reserve area ties into the region's rail trail network, so a bike ride or a long morning walk can start from camp, and Wodonga's full services are a short drive back up the highway when you need supplies.

Close by with the dogs

If Ludlows is full, Discovery Parks Lake Hume Victoria is the other major stay on this stretch of shoreline, and Belvoir Park Dog Park over in Wodonga gives dogs a fenced run. Blind Freddy's Cafe is a reliable dog friendly coffee stop in town. Broader trip planning starts with the VIC pet friendly stay guide and the Ebden dog guide.