Is it really a getaway without the dogs? After all, they’re a part of the family too! And luckily for QLD families, there’s plenty of dog-friendly camping sites scattered throughout the state. Whether you’re eager for a bush retreat or a beach-side escape, there’s a camping ground to suit everyone – you just need to know where to look.
If you’re looking for dog-friendly camping near Brisbane, or anywhere else in QLD over the school holidays, you’ve come to the right place. Here are the best dog-friendly campgrounds QLD that the pups will love.
Marchioness farmstay and camping
Located in the foothills of Mt Perry – just an hour 20 inland from Bundaberg you will find the 40, 000 acres property of Marchioness. We have written a detailed article where we will tell you all about the farmstay, the animals, the local Burnett region area and why you should choose Marchioness Farmstay as your next holiday with the kids and the fur kids! Whether you stay for the weekend or a week or more, whether you book the comfortable bedrooms or choose the pitch a tent on the 40, 000 acres, this should be added to your bucket list of adventures with the kids!
Address: Marchioness B&B Farmstay, 262 Harpurs Hill Rd, Mount Perry QLD 4671.
Read our detailed review here.
Neurum Creek Bush Retreat
The Neurum Creek Bush Retreat is located about 1.5 hours north of Brisbane city, with the grounds offering pet-friendly camping QLD. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times in and around the camp grounds. Any droppings must also be disposed of in the rubbish bins. Families can come along and enjoy plenty of exciting activities, including biking, canoeing, and heaps of other activities. For more information on the Neurum Creek Bush Retreat’s dog rules, head to the website.
Address: 268 Rasmussen Rd, Neurum QLD 4514
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Goomburra Valley Campgrounds
Dog-friendly camping QLD is also permitted at the Goomburra Valley Campgrounds, with open and off-lead areas that the pups will surely love. A bond is charged for families with dogs and is returned upon your departure. The costs include $30 for up to 2 dogs and $90 for 3 dogs or more. Before visiting the grounds, be sure to bring along vaccination certificates. Once you’ve arrived, make sure the dogs are kept on their leash or tethered and that any droppings are picked up. To read the full set of conditions, head to the Goomburra Valley Campgrounds website.
Address: 2013 Inverramsay Rd, Goomburra QLD 4362
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Esk Caravan Park
The Esk Caravan Park is another worthy spot around Brisbane for pet-friendly camping QLD. The park is surrounded by a range of walking trails for you to enjoy with the pups. There’s even a dog wash available, as well as a veterinary practice in the Main Street just in case – what’s not to love? There’s plenty of pet-friendly accommodation options, including cabins, motel accommodation, and more. Though there are a few pet policies to be aware of. For example, pets must be approved by management and there is a maximum of 2 pets per caravan site. To see the full list of conditions, head over to the Esk Caravan Park website.
Address: 16 Hassall St, Esk QLD 4312
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Camp Moogerah
There’s plenty of activities on offer at Camp Moogerah to keep everyone entertained for hours on end. This includes high ropes, night wildlife walks, low ropes, kayaking, rock climbing, archery, and heaps more. Plus, since the grounds are also pet-friendly, you’re welcome to bring along the pups as wells. For more information or to plan your visit to Camp Moogerah, head over to the camp’s website.
Address: 880 Lake Moogerah Rd, Moogerah QLD 4309v
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Kenilworth Camping
Kenilworth Camping offers dog-friendly campgrounds QLD, with the condition that they are controlled and don’t roam. The grounds are located upon a scenic dairy farm, with plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained. This includes swimming, kayaking, and bike riding – or you can just sit back with your furry friends and soak in the serenity. Dairy Tours are also coming soon – which will involve feeding baby calves and offering visitors a glimpse into the milk production process. Head to the Kenilworth Camping website for more information or to plan your visit.
Address: 18 Paulger Rd, Kenilworth QLD 4574
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Atherton Holiday Park
The Atherton Holiday Park is a great option for dog-friendly camping far north Queensland, whether you intend on staying in a caravan, motorhome, or in one of the camping areas available. The grounds have plenty of facilities to deliver a comfortable stay – including BBQ areas, swimming pool, wireless internet, a laundry, and more. Head over to the Atherton Holiday Park website for more information or to plan your visit.
Address: 64-72 Mountain View Dr, Atherton QLD 4883
Website: https://www.nrmaparksandresorts.com.au/atherton-tablelands/
Amamoor Creek Camping Area
Located within the Amamoor State Forest, about 1 hour from the Sunshine Coast, is the Amamoor Creek Camping Area – offering dog-friendly camping QLD. Though dogs are allowed on the grounds, they have to be kept on a leash and under control. Dog droppings must also be disposed of properly. The campgrounds are suitable for tents, caravans, trailers, camper vans, motor homes, and buses. Head to the Queensland Government Parks And Forests website for more information or to plan your visit to the Amamoor Creek Camping Area
Address: LOT 3 Amamoor Creek Rd Amamoor Creek QLD 4570, LOT 3 Amamoor Creek Rd, Amamoor Creek QLD 4570
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Main Beach Camping Grounds
North Stradbroke Island is home to a handful of dog-friendly campgrounds QLD, including the Main Beach Camping Grounds. The grounds are dog-friendly and have 15 designated areas to choose from. Nearby, visitors can enjoy bushwalking, whale watching, fishing, and more. Though it’s important to keep in mind that the Main Beach Camping Grounds are 4WD access only. For more information or to plan your visit to the Main Beach Camping Grounds, head to the website below.
Address: Alfred Martin Way, North Stradbroke Island QLD 4183
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Yarraman Caravan Park
The Yarraman Caravan Park also offers dog-friendly camping Brisbane at the management’s discretion and with certain conditions. For example, pets have to be on a lead and under control, all droppings have to be cleaned up by the owner, and the pets can’t be left unattended in the grounds. To see the full list of conditions and to plan your visit to the Yarraman Caravan Park, head over to the camp’s website.
Address: 12121 D’Aguilar Hwy, Yarraman QLD 4614
Website: Yarraman Caravan Park’s website is currently down, but we will add it as soon as it goes back up again.
Murphy’s Creek Escape
Located in Upper Lockyer is Murphy’s Creek Escape, where families can enjoy a getaway from the city with their dogs. The grounds offer bush camping, adventure activities, special events, and more. Some of the activities families can enjoy include swimming, hiking, mountain biking, archery, bird watching, abseiling, and more. Head to the Murphy’s Creek Escape website for more information or to plan your visit.
Address: 356 Thomas Rd, Upper Lockyer QLD 4352
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Bigriggen Park
Dog-friendly camping QLD is permitted at Bigriggen Park, though some terms and conditions apply. For example, dogs will be accepted into the park at the manager’s discretion. Once inside the camping ground, pets must be supervised and on a leash at all times. Owners must pick up droppings and dispose of them responsibly.
For the full set of terms and conditions for pets staying at Bigriggen Park, see the website. As for facilities, there is plenty to make a stay all the more comfortable. This includes toilets, showers, powered sites, swimming, fishing, cycling, fire pits, wildlife, walking trails, and heaps more.
Address: 196 Bigriggan Rd, QLD 4287
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Gordon Country Campgrounds
The Gordon Country Campgrounds are very welcoming of dogs, though a few conditions apply. For example, dogs are not allowed in the glamping tents, cabins, or any furniture on the decks. Dogs must also be kept under control at all times and restrained at night. Vaccinations must also be up to date. For more information or to plan your visit to the Gordon Country Campgrounds, head to the website below.
Address: 1847-2081 Inverramsay Rd, Goomburra QLD 4362
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Coleyville Lodge
The Coleyville Lodge also offers dog-friendly camping sites with a few conditions. First off, dogs aren’t allowed in the cottage or homestead, though there are plenty of other places were dogs will feel much more comfortable. That being said, as the Coleyville Lodge is located on an operating farm, it’s important to keep pets under control at all times to keep them safe.
Once the family has arrived at Coleyville Lodge, enjoy the variety of nearby attractions on offer – including bushwalking, horse-riding, and more. Head to the Coleyville Lodge website for more information or to plan your visit.
Address: 508 Coleyville Rd, Coleyville QLD 4307
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Boreen Point Campground
Families are welcome to bring the pooches to the Boreen Point Campground in Noosa, though a few conditions apply. For example, dogs must be contained in a caravan or motorhome only and must be kept on a leash at all times. Owners are also responsible for cleaning up after dogs and disposing of waste properly. Pets aren’t allowed in the amenities or camp kitchen. Also, pets aren’t permitted in peak periods, such as Christmas, Easter and the September school holidays, so plan your visit accordingly.
For more information, to see the full list of terms and conditions, or to fill out the dog application form, head to the Noosa Holiday Parks website.
Address: 1 Esplanade, Boreen Point QLD 4565
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We also wrote about the best things to do when travelling between the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast with your family.
Flinders Beach
Also located on North Stradbroke Island is Flinders Beach, with pet-friendly camping QLD and 12 beachfront camping spots to choose between. Located nearby are plenty of attractions to keep guests entertained throughout their stay, including bushwalking, fishing, whale watching, wildlife interactions, and surf beaches. Toilets are also located at the camping grounds. It’s important to note that Flinders Beach can only be accessed via 4WD. For more information or to plan your visit to the Main Beach Camping Grounds, head to the website below.
Address: North Stradbroke Island QLD 4183
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Queen Mary Falls Caravan Park
The Queen Mary Falls Caravan Park is located on the edge of the NSW border, with a wide range of activities and facilities available to make a visit all the more comfortable. This includes twilight native animal walks, bushwalking, 4 wheel driving and more. The park is also dog-friendly, with a few conditions. For example, upon entry, a copy of the dog’s vaccination papers must be provided. Also, dogs must be kept on a leash at all times and the owners are responsible for cleaning up after them. For more information or to plan your visit to Queen Mary Falls Caravan Park, head to the camp’s website.
Address: 676 Spring Creek Rd, Killarney QLD 4373
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Golden Beach Holiday Park
For those looking for dog-friendly camping Sunshine Coast, the Golden Beach Holiday Park is the perfect option. The park allows for pets, though with a few conditions. Pets have to be on a leash while inside the park, and owners are responsible for cleaning up after the dogs quickly and responsibly. Pets are also not permitted inside the park’s accommodation, pool, BBQ, or amenities area. The Golden Beach Holiday Park also has plenty of other facilities to make a visit very comfortable. This includes a BBQ area, camp kitchen, laundry, and more. For more information or to see the full pet policy, head to the Golden Beach Holiday Park website.
Address: 9 Onslow St, Golden Beach QLD 4551
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Bluff Creek Campground Kenilworth
Located in Kenilworth, only 50 minutes from the Sunshine Coast is the Bluff Creek Campground – another great pet-friendly option for those looking for dog-friendly camping Sunshine Coast. The camping grounds are packed with plenty of exciting activities to entertain everyone. This includes mountain biking, horseback riding, swimming, canoeing, markets, and more. Head to the Bluff Creek Campground website for more information or to plan your visit.
Address: 44 Wilcox Rd, Kenilworth QLD 4574
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Dog Friendly Camping QLD
Ranging from Brisbane to far North Queensland is a delightful range of dog-friendly camping grounds for families to enjoy. Whether you’re in the mood for a bush retreat or a beachside getaway, there’s a location to suit the entire family – including the fur-babies. If you’re on the hunt for dog-friendly campgrounds QLD, consider venturing to one of these spots listed above.
Are you looking for more dog friendly camping sites around Australia?
- TAS Dog Friendly Camping TAS
- NSW Dog Friendly Camping NSW
- WA Dog Friendly Camping WA
- VIC Dog Friendly Camping VIC
If it all seems like too much work perhaps these backyard camping ideas will help! 😉
We know where to swim with dog too:
