Gordon River Road
The road begins just west of Maydena and is about 85 km in length. There is a fee for entering the South West National Park - for details phone (03) 6288 1283. During winter the Gordon Road may be closed to traffic.
There are several viewing points along the road and two picnic areas provide the traveller with convenient stopping places. The road to Scotts Peak turns off at Frodsham Pass. Several kilometres from the turn-off, Parks & Wildlife Service has constructed a short forest walk which takes about 20 minutes to complete.
Gordon Dam
Gordon Dam
Camping Grounds
There are excellent camping grounds near the Edgar and Scotts Peak dams. These facilities are maintained by Parks & Wildlife Service and include toilets, barbecue and picnic areas. Camping grounds and boat ramps are shown on the map.
Fishing and Boat Hire
Both Lakes Gordon and Pedder provide excellent trout fishing opportunities. Fishing licences are essential. Fishing boats can be hired from the Lake Pedder Chalet.
Lake Pedder is a trout fishing paradise
Picnic and Barbecue Area
Apart from the two sites on the Gordon Road there are a number of sites in the Strathgordon area. These are marked on the map.
Visitor Walks
Just west of Strathgordon is a short forest walk called Jack's Track. The round trip takes about 30 minutes.