News No such thing as a free camp Free camping is not permitted in Bass Coast, but holidayers continue to flout the rules. by . Published January 30, 2021 Link copied! Copy failed! Another weekend, another illegal camper. This time at the carpark of Dunvegan Road in Surf Beach. “Spotted at 6.30 am Saturday, January 23,” said John Stapleton who sent in the photo. “Avoided the bollards and ignored the sign,” he noted. Updated September 06, 2025 2:49 am | 4 months ago Link copied! Copy failed!