Pigs Point

🐖 Pigs Point – Tallangatta South, VIC

Tucked away on the tranquil shoreline of Lake Hume, Pigs Point is a peaceful, free-access lakeside reserve that invites campers, anglers, and stargazers to settle in and soak up the serenity. Despite the cheeky name, this is a quiet escape wrapped in gum trees and birdsong. 🌿

📍 Location

• Located at Pigs Point Reserve, off the Murray Valley Highway near Tallangatta South, VIC.

• About 10 minutes southeast of Tallangatta and 40 minutes from Albury-Wodonga.

• Directly on the southern shore of Lake Hume, with views across to Old Tallangatta.

🚗 Vehicle Access

• ✅ 2WD accessible in dry conditions via gravel roads

• Space for vans, camper trailers, tents, and vehicle-based camping

• Note: Can be muddy/slippery after rain

🛠️ Facilities & Amenities

Pigs Point is low-frills and high-charm, a classic bush-style lakeside spot:

• ⛺ Free camping – Unmarked flat spots by the water

• 🚻 No toilets – bring your own setup or use facilities in nearby towns

• 🔥 Fire pits (when fire restrictions allow)

• 💧 Lake access – Great for kayaking, fishing, or a cold swim

• ❌ No drinking water, no power, no bins – pack in, pack out

• 🐾 Dog-friendly (on leash recommended)

Great for self-sufficient campers looking for peace, shade, and shoreline stillness.

🏕️ Nearby Campgrounds

More places to lay your head lakeside or in the bush:

• Ludlows Reserve (Ebden) – Free camp with toilets and boat ramp

• Old Tallangatta Campsite – Informal lakeside spot with space for vans

• Tallangatta Caravan Park – Powered/unpowered sites with full amenities

• Bonegilla Campground – Bushy, quiet, and near the rail trail

🌄 Nearby Attractions

There's plenty to explore nearby — on foot, bike, or paddle:

• 🚴‍♂️ High Country Rail Trail – Ride the scenic path along the lake’s edge

• 🌉 Hume Dam & Spillway – Walk or drive across this engineering wonder

• 🧑‍🌾 Bonegilla Migrant Experience – History and heritage of post-war migration

• 🎣 Fishing on Lake Hume – Redfin and Murray cod are common catches

• 🌅 Sunsets over the lake – One of the best in the region!

Pigs Point is a peaceful, fuss-free spot perfect for campers who want nature, water, and stars — nothing more, nothing less.