The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning is urging visitors to stay safe and enjoy their weekend.

A very high, Fire Danger Rating is expected this weekend and fire agencies are reminding people to monitor conditions and stay informed.

DELWP Loddon Mallee regional controller, Scott Falconer, said hot temperatures were expected over the weekend with a top of 37 degrees forecast for Saturday.

“People travelling should make sure they know what the conditions are in the areas they’ll be passing through and at their destination,” Mr Falconer said.

“Any fires that start this weekend are likely to spread quickly so people should monitor the situation via the various information channels available.”

Meanwhile, campers are being urged to respect the park they are visiting.

Parks Victoria and Victoria Police will conduct joint patrols of campsites along the Murray River between Echuca and Torrumbarry this weekend, to check on fire safety and curb any anti-social behaviour.

“We’ll be checking people are doing the right thing when it comes to building, lighting and extinguishing their campfires," said Inspector Geoff Owen, Campaspe Police Service Area.

“A zero tolerance approach will be taken to campfires that don’t comply with regulations and we will prosecute offenders.

“Anti-social behaviour is never acceptable and this weekend we’ll be visiting those areas with lots of campers to make sure everyone can enjoy a safe time at the Southern 80.”

With the temperature set to soar, Parks Victoria district manager Daniel McLaughlin encouraged campers to use alternatives to campfires such as gas cookers and solar lights.

“We know from past Southern 80 Race events that a huge amount of rubbish will be created,” he said.

“Dumping rubbish in our parks is not just unsightly but also potentially dangerous for visitors, and impacts on native plants and animals.

“We remind everyone to think about what they will do with their rubbish at the end of the weekend, either take it home or dispose of it at a nearby transfer station.”

The race is held on the Murray River between Deep Creek Marina and Torrumbarry on Saturday.

More than 120 boats are entered in this year's race.

Boats carrying one driver, one observer and two skiers will travel a distance of 80 kilometres through 126 bends in the river at speeds of up to 200km/h.