Thanks for reading our article on dog friendly camping WA. Western Australia is a BIG state twice the size of Queensland, so finding pet friendly camping Western Australia can be a bit of a mission.
What a year 2021 has been! Things were bad enough with drought affected areas, bush fires, cyclones and flooding.
Then we got the impact of COVID-19, a pandemic like we have never seen before in our lifetimes.
The loss of so many lives globally has been a huge shock; in turn, previously we would never have envisaged such heartache in this country.
We have put this guide together as many people with dogs cannot always afford to put their pet into a pet motel; instead wanting to take them on holiday with them.
Use the quick links below for our dog friendly camping WA regions:
- Dog friendly camping Perth
- Dog friendly camping Freemantle
- Dog friendly camping York
- Dog friendly camping Rockingham
- Dog friendly camping Mandurah
- Dog friendly camping Swan Valley
- Dog friendly camping Margaret River
- Dog friendly camping Bunbury
- Dog friendly camping Augusta
- Dog friendly camping Albany
- Dog friendly camping Nannup
- Dog friendly camping Bussleton
- Dog friendly camping South West
- Dog friendly camping Coral coast
- Dog friendly camping Cervantes
- Dog friendly camping The Pinnacles
- Dog friendly camping Geraldton
- Dog friendly camping Mullewa
- Dog friendly camping Monkey Mia
- Dog friendly camping Carnarvon
- Dog friendly camping Coral Bay
- Dog friendly camping Ningaloo Reef
- Dog friendly camping Shark Bay
- Dog friendly camping Exmouth
- Dog friendly camping Broome
- Dog friendly camping North West
- Dog friendly camping Karratha
- Dog friendly camping Port Hedland
- Dog friendly camping Marble Bay
- Dog friendly camping The Kimberley
- Dog friendly camping Kununurra
- Dog friendly camping Fitzroy Crossing
- Dog friendly camping Halls Creek
- Dog friendly camping Pilbara
- Dog friendly camping Lake Argyle
- Dog friendly camping Eucla
- Dog friendly camping Caiguna
- Dog friendly camping Esperance
- Dog friendly camping Coolgardie
- Dog friendly camping Kalgoorlie
- Dog friendly camping Leonora
- Dog friendly camping Mt Magnet
- Dog friendly camping Meekatharra
- Dog friendly camping Newman
Dog friendly camping WA
Perth & beyond
(includes Freemantle, York, Rockingham, Mandurah, Swan Valley)
Banksia Tourist Park – Hazelmere (Perth area)
Hazelmere is a suburb of Perth, around 14KM E of the CBD. Its proximity to major traffic links makes it an ideal short-term base for travelers.
The Roe Highway is on the eastern border, to the south is the Great Eastern Highway Bypass, and on the northern edge is land that forms part of the Perth Airport.
This tourist park has many pet friendly accommodation options.
They do have powered and unpowered tent sites that fits in with this section looking at dog friendly camping WA.
However, they also have a selection of caravan sites and cabins ranging from budget through to deluxe.
Another plus is that they offer ‘Doggy Day Care”; details and costs on their website.
There is also an on-lead dog exercise area within the park and more dog walking areas nearby.
Here is a link to their current Pet Policy; you should read this prior to making any booking so that they are aware you have a dog; https://banksiatourist.com.au/pet-policy
Other facilities include a Camp Kitchen, lounge area, swimming pool, recreation room, playground, BBQ’s, laundry and free WIFI.
PH: 08 9250 2398 or 1300 885 224
Enquiries by phone or email at
Bookings online through https://banksiatourist.com.au/
219 Midland Road, Hazelmere, WA 6055
Belvedere Caravan Park – Mandurah
Mandurah is around 72KM south of Perth, but forms part of the greater Perth region for this guide. It is the 2nd largest city in WA.
It has an ocean frontage as well as an estuary frontage, making a great destination for water-based activities including being a famous fishing spot.
It is an easy 500M walk to the beach from this tourist park. Facilities include a Camp Kitchen, BBQ’s, crab cookers, hire fishing gear, playground, laundry and free WIFI.
The park has dog friendly powered grass sites for campers.
They do also cater for caravans but not the ensuite sites or any of the cabins. Here is a link to their current terms & conditions, including their pet policy; https://belvederecp.com.au/terms-conditions
PH: 08 9535 1213
Enquiries by phone or email to
Bookings online at https://belvederecp.com.au/
153 Mandurah Terrace, Mandurah, WA 6210
Margaret River & South West
(includes Bunbury, Augusta, Albany, Nannup, Bussleton)
Caves Caravan Park – Yallingup (Margaret River region)
Yallingup is a small town around 256 KM SW of Perth in the Margaret River region.
Beaches, caves and the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park make this a popular tourist and surfer’s destination.
Art galleries, wineries, cafés and restaurants are also popular drawcards for this dog friendly camping WA spot
Facilities at this tourist park include a Camp Kitchen, BBQ’s, laundry, games room, playground, fish cleaning stand, and WIFI.
Bearing in mind there is a National Park close by there will be exclusions where you can take your dog; read all the local signage to avoid a fine from the ranger.
The park is dog friendly with the exclusion of seasonal dates at Easter and the Christmas/New Year holidays.
Here is a link to their current policies, including for dogs as they must be restrained on a lead at all times; http://www.cavescaravanpark.com.au/park-info/guidelines/
PH: 08 9755 2196
Enquiries by phone or email to
Bookings online through http://www.cavescaravanpark.com.au/
23 Yallingup Beach Road, Yallingup, WA 6282
Albany Gardens Tourist Park – Albany (South West region)
The city of Albany is at the southern tip of WA and is around 418KM SE of Perth.
It is well known for its beaches and formerly housed a large whaling station.
Facilities at this park include a Camp Kitchen, laundry, BBQ’s, pizza oven, free WIFI, recreation room, playground and a swimming pool; all within a 1KM walk to the CBD.
This tourist park is pet friendly; in addition to the camping sites they do also consider pets for their caravan sites and cabins.
This is subject to application, approval and availability as well as seasonality; no dogs are allowed during peak holiday seasons.
Attached is a link to their current pet policy; https://www.albanygardens.com.au/about-us/pet-policy/
PH: 9841 4616
Enquiries by above phone number or email to
Bookings online though https://www.albanygardens.com.au/
22 Wellington St, Albany, WA 6330
Australia’s Coral Coast
(includes Cervantes, The Pinnacles, Geraldton, Mullewa, Monkey Mia, Carnarvon, Coral Bay, Ningaloo Reef, Shark Bay, Exmouth)
RAC Cervantes Holiday Park – Cervantes
Cervantes is a coastal town around 198 N/NW of Perth. It is famous for its fishing, including for Lobsters.
One major attraction near Cervantes are The Pinnacles.
Being in The Nambung National Park, this excludes dogs being allowed in the area. However, at Lot 809 Bradley Loop, in Cervantes the Rangers Station offers free kennels to leave your dog while you visit the park.
The kennels are free, open 7-days 8-am – 5-pm; just call them on 08 9688 6000 to discuss your details.
Also nearby is Lake Thetis, a saline lake with ancient marine fossils.
This holiday park has powered and unpowered camping sites, along with caravan sites that are their dog friendly accommodation option.
Dogs are not permitted in any of the cabins or communal areas.
A maximum of 2 dogs per site will be considered; you need to apply and complete their pet policy form, and approval is based in the managers discretion as well as availability.
This is a link to their terms and conditions, including for pets. It then has a further link to a PDF Pet Policy document; https://parksandresorts.rac.com.au/about/pet-friendly-parks
Other facilities of the park include Camp Kitchen, laundry, BBQ’s, playground and kid’s activity centre, heated swimming pool, café and access onto the beach.
PH: 08 9652 7060 or 1800 871 570
Enquiries by phone or email to
Bookings online through https://parksandresorts.rac.com.au/cervantes/book-now/
35 Aragon Street, Cervantes, WA 6511
RAC Exmouth Cape Holiday Park
Exmouth is a coastal town, around 1,270KM NW of Perth.
Tourism is a major part of the local economy thanks to a mix of natural sights and experiences.
These include the Cape Range National Park and the Ningaloo Reef.
Facilities at this park include a Camp Kitchen, BBQ’s, laundry, swimming pool and kids wading pool, and free WIFI in public areas.
They have several pet-friendly powered sites.
Dogs are not permitted in cabins or communal areas.
Here is a link to their current pet policy so that you can read it prior to making your booking; https://www.big4.com.au/caravan-parks/wa/coral-coast/exmouth-cape-holiday-park/pet-friendly
PH: 08 9949 1101 or 1800 871 570
Enquiries by phone or email to
Bookings online through https://parksandresorts.rac.com.au/exmouth/book-now
3 Truscott Cres, Exmouth WA 6707
Broome & North West
(includes Karratha, Port Hedland, Marble Bay, The Kimberley, Kununurra, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek, Pilbara, Lake Argyle)
Discovery Parks Port Hedland
Port Hedland is the 2nd largest town in the Pilbara region and is around 1,624KM NE from Perth within mining being the major contributor to the local economy.
Minerals in the area are iron ore, salt, manganese as well as natural gas.
Livestock; both beef and sheep are also major industries for the region.
Tourism is also catered for with a strong indigenous presence, harbor tours, street art tours, turtle watching and the Staircase to the Moon phenomenon; seen only in the NW of Western Australia each March to October.
Facilities at this tourist part include a Camp Kitchen, BBQ’s, laundry, activity room, playground and swimming pool which makes it ideal for a Dog friendly camping WA spot.
Selected sites and cabins are the pet friendly accommodation option.
Here is a link to their terms and conditions including regarding dogs.
It also contains a further link to their dog policy so that you can read prior to booking; https://www.discoveryholidayparks.com.au/terms_and_conditions
PH: 08 9173 1271 or 1800 459 999
Enquiries by phone or email to
Bookings online through https://www.discoveryholidayparks.com.au/caravan-parks/western-australia/pilbara-port-hedland
2 Taylor Street, Port Hedland, WA 6721
Discovery Parks Lake Kununurra Holiday & Caravan Park – East Kimberley
Lake Kununurra is actually a man-made reservoir that is part of the Ord River Valley.
It does contain fresh water crocodiles; although a 3M salt water crocodile was spotted there in 2014. It is a well-used fishing and boating spot.
Facilities at this holiday park include a Camp Kitchen, BBQ, laundry, boat ramp, swimming pool and WIFI which has everything for the perfect Dog friendly camping WA spot.
Their camping and caravan sites are their pet friendly accommodation option.
Dogs are not permitted in the cabins or communal areas.
Here is a link to their terms and conditions including regarding dogs.
It also contains a further link to their dog policy so that you can read prior to booking; https://www.discoveryholidayparks.com.au/terms_and_conditions
PH: 08 9168 1031 or 1800 648 112
Enquiries by phone or email to
Book online through https://www.discoveryholidayparks.com.au/caravan-parks/western-australia/east-kimberley-lake-kununurra
Lakeview Drive, Kununurra, WA 6743
Australia’s Golden Outback
(includes Eucla, Caiguna, Esperance, Coolgardie, Kalgoorlie, Leonora, Mt Magnet, Meekatharra, Newman)
Esperance Bay Holiday Park – South Coast
Esperance is on the south coast of the state and is around 713KM SE from Perth.
It’s major industries are tourism, fishing and agriculture.
It is a popular destination for surfers as well as for scuba-diving and swimming.
It has several salt water lakes, including the famous Pink Lake; its color caused by algae living in the lake.
Facilities at the holiday park include a Camp Kitchen, BBQ, laundry, playground and free WIFI.
The dog friendly accommodation options are the powered and unpowered sites only.
Dogs are not permitted in the cabins or common areas.
Here is a link to their Pet Policy for you to read prior to booking; https://summerstar.com.au/about/pet-friendly
PH: 08 9071 2237
Enquiries by phone or email to
Bookings online through https://summerstar.com.au/caravan-parks/esperance-bay
162 Dempster Street, Esperance WA 6450
Border Village Roadhouse – Border Village (Eyre Highway)
As the name would imply this on the border between WA and SA and makes an ideal stopover at one end of the Nullabor; whether it be somewhere to rest after the journey, or to get a rest before hitting the highway.
For the purpose of this section of the guide, the roadhouse has powered and unpowered sites that are dog friendly.
The do have other accommodation options as well.
Facilities include the roadhouse for fuel and food, a laundry and a swimming pool.
PH: 08 9039 3474
Enquiries by phone or email to
Bookings online through https://www.bordervillageroadhouse.com.au/
Eyre Highway, Border Village, SA 5690 (SA post code is correct)
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