As we have written many times in this publication for dog friendly camping SA, we have witnesed the major global and local events that have impacted on people’s lives in 2021 and soon 2022, these have been unprecedented in our lifetime.
Few people could forget the images of the Summer 2020 bushfires and the devastation they caused on places such as Kangaroo Island, with flora and fauna, in particular the Koala colonies.
Now things are slowly returning back to normal, couples and families are looking for dog friendly road trips SA and dog-friendly holiday ideas within South Australia.
Pet Friendly Camping SA
Here are our ideas for 12 dog friendly camping within South Australia:
- Pet friendly camping Limestone Coast
- Pet friendly camping Murray Lands
- Pet friendly camping Fleurieur Peninsula
- Pet friendly camping Kangaroo Island
- Pet friendly camping Yorke Peninsula
- Pet friendly camping Riverland
- Pet friendly camping Adelaide Hills
- Pet friendly camping Clare Valley
- Pet friendly camping Barossa
- Pet friendly camping Flinders Ranges
Our hand picked list of the best dog friendly camping SA
Pet friendly accommodation Limestone Coast, Murray Lands & Riverland South Australia
Port MacDonnell Foreshore Tourist Park
Port MacDonnell, originally known as Ngaranga is SA’s southernmost town.
It is situated around 28KM south from Mt Gambier and around 477KM SE from Adelaide.
The permanent population is around 1,000 but this swells in the summer months due to all the attractions such as climate, beaches, fishing and diving; as this area is well known for its Rock Lobsters.
This tourist park has dog friendly camping sites available all year round and with no pet surcharge.
They offer a Camp Kitchen, BBQ’s, and a coin-operated laundry.
PH: 08 8738 2095
Enquiries by phone or email at
Bookings online through http://www.woolwash.com.au/index.html
12 Eight Mile Creek Road, Port MacDonnell, SA 5291
Discovery Parks Robe Holiday & Caravan Park
This seaside town and port has fantastic beaches and water-based activities no matter which way you look.
There are local shops, arts and crafts to visit as part of your stay.
This park is dog friendly with powered sites available (excludes school holidays), subject to availability.
There are also selected 2-bedroom standard cabins available under the same conditions.
The park offers a Camp Kitchen, laundry, playground, swimming pool and WIFI.
If travelling with a dog, contact the park directly using the 08-phone number or email address below.
Here is a link to their current conditions, including dog policy; https://www.discoveryholidayparks.com.au/terms_and_conditions
PH: 08 8768 2237 or 1800 106 106
Enquiries by phone or email to
Bookings by phone or online at https://www.discoveryholidayparks.com.au/caravan-parks/south-australia/limestone-coast-robe
70 – 80 Esplanade, Robe, SA 5276
Kingston on Murray Park – Riverland region
Situated on the south bank of the Murray River, this town is in the Riverland region of SA.
It is a rich agricultural area, with orchards and a winery and it is a good place to base yourself to tourn the local region including to the Banlock Wetlands area.
The park is pet friendly; subject to prior approval for the powered and unpowered sites, as well as 2 x semi ensuite cabins.
These are all subject to availability and dogs must be on a leash at all times.
They offer a Camp Kitchen, laundry, BBQ, swimming pool, and playground with bike track.
PH: 08 8583 0209
Enquiries on the above phone number or email to
Bookings through the site https://www.komcaravanpark.com.au/index.php
461 Holmes Road, Kingston-on-Murray, SA 5331
Murray Bridge Marina Camping & Caravan Park – Murray Lands region
Murray Bridge is a major crossroads city around 76KM E-SE of Adelaide and 77KM N of Meningie and was originally known as Mobilong.
It has a great climate, attracts around 1.1M visitors per annum and is popular for many water-based activities on the Murray River.
The park has a great number of facilities; see the following link; https://murraybridgemarina.com.au/
They are pet friendly on their camping and caravan sites only; this is subject to approval prior to you making your booking.
PH: 08 8532 6900
All Enquiries and bookings by phone
100 Roper Road, Murray Bridge, SA 5253
Adelaide dog-friendly resorts
Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula, & Kangaroo Island dog friendly camping in South Australia
Brownhill Creek Tourist Park – Mitcham (Adelaide)
Mitcham is an inner-southern suburb of Adelaide; around 7KM from the CBD, which is accessible by train. It is also a short drive to the popular Glenelg beach and local shops, cafés and restaurants.
This park is dog friendly with unpowered, powered and ensuite sites in their selection of options. These are subject to availability and approval. They park has a Camp Kitchen, BBQ’s, swimming pool, laundry and free WIFI.
PH: 08 8271 4824 or 1800 626 493
Enquiries by phone or email to
Bookings online through https://brownhillcreekcaravanpark.com.au/
60 Brownhill Road, Mitcham, SA 5062
Hahndorf Resort Tourist Park – Adelaide Hills area
Hahndorf is a small town in the Adelaide Hills, around a 1-hour drive from Adelaide.
It is famous for it’s German-style buildings after being settled by German Lutheran migrants in the 19th century.
It is an important and popular tourist spot and has been announced as South Australia’s most pet friendly destination as well as No. 3 for Australia and No. 21 for worldwide.
The tourist park has camping and caravan sites as dog friendly accommodation options.
They cannot be in any of the other accommodation. All bookings are subject to availability and at the managers discretion.
Facilities at the park include a Camp Kitchen, BBQ’s, laundry, playground, swimming pool (in Summer only) and there is an onsite bistro.
PH: 1300 763 836
Bookings online though https://hahndorfresort.com.au/
145A Mount Barker Road, Hahndorf, SA 5245
NRMA Victor Harbor Beachfront Holiday Park – Fleurieu Peninsula
Victor Harbor is a coastal town and tourist spot on the Fleurieu Peninsula, around a 1-hour drive south of Adelaide.
It is an interesting destination with horse drawn tram rides along the waterfront, a wild penguin colony, a tourist steam train, whale watching opportunities and many different water-based opportunities for a great holiday.
The park is dog friendly with the range of camping and caravan sites being their accommodation options, along with a 2-bedroom cabin as well.
Pet bookings need to be made direct to the park using the 08-number below and are subject to availability and the managers discretion.
Here is a link to their current pet policy; https://www.nrmaparksandresorts.com.au/pet-friendly-parks/
PH: 08 8552 1111 or 1800 609 079
Enquiries by 1800 number or email to
Book by phone or online through https://www.nrmaparksandresorts.com.au/victor-harbor/
114 Victoria St, Victor Harbor, SA 5211
Kingscote Tourist Park & Family Units – Brownlow (Kangaroo Island)
Note: Firstly, Kangaroo Island does permit dogs (and cats) onto the island when travelling with their owners, such as using the ferry from Cape Jervis.
They are not permitted in any of the parks or park facilities on the island; which means around 1/3 of the island prohibits cats and dogs.
Kangaroo Island is also known as Karta, “The island of the dead” and sadly that name took on a new meaning after the 2020 bushfires.
Tourism and agriculture, including a southern rock lobster fishery are major contributors to the local economy.
This park has an accommodation mix of camping and caravan sites along with cabins and advertises as dog friendly. They are in a bushland setting on Nepean Bay with a safe children’s beach.
PH: 08 8553 2394
Bookings online through http://kingscotetouristpark.com.au/
Corner First & Third Streets, Brownlow, Kangaroo Island, SA 522
Barossa, Clare Valley & Yorke Peninsula dog friendly camping SA
Discovery Parks Barossa Valley – Tanunda
Barossa Valley is a major wine and food growing area and is made up of towns such as Angaston, Nuriootpa and Tanunda.
It is also famous for its 19th century stone buildings and churches that reflect the German Lutheran migrants from that era.
It is a drive of around 50-minutes NE from Adelaide.
This park offers facilities such as Camp Kitchen, BBQ, playground, swimming pool, water park and WIFI. Their camping and caravan sites as well as selected of economy and standard cabins are dog friendly. This is subject to availability and the managers discretion.
PH: 08 8218 5505 or 1800 991 590
Enquiries by phone or email to
Bookings online through https://www.discoveryholidayparks.com.au/caravan-parks/south-australia/tanunda-barossa-valley
Barossa Valley Way, Tanunda, SA 5352
Discovery Parks Clare Valley
The Clare Valley is located around 100KM N of Adelaide. It is a major wine growing area and consists of towns such as Auburn, Clare, Leasingham, Penwortham, Sevenhill and Watervale.
This tourist park is dog friendly with its range of powered and unpowered sites. Dogs are not permitted in the cabins. Facilities on offer include a Camp Kitchen, BBQ, laundry, playground, swimming pool and WIFI.
PH: 08 8842 2724 or 1800 422 724
Enquiries by phone or email to
Bookings online through https://www.discoveryholidayparks.com.au/caravan-parks/south-australia/clare-valley-clare
8511 Horrocks Highway, Clare, SA 5453
Port Hughes Tourist Park – Copper Coast region
The coastal township of Port Hughes is situated on the Copper Coast region of the Yorke Peninsula; around 135KM NW of Adelaide.
It has a Greg Norman designed golf course and is a tourist destination thanks to its climate, beaches, fishing and scuba diving opportunities.
This park has dog friendly camping and caravan sites as well as selected cabins, subject to availability, seasonality and the managers discretion.
This excludes school holidays, the Christmas and New Year holidays and long weekends.
This is a link to their current conditions, including dog policy;
https://porthughestouristpark.com.au/rules-policies/
Facilities of the park include amenities blocks, BBQ’s, laundry, playground, mini golf and even go-karts.
There is an off-leash dog run area. As well as direct access to the beach they have a new swimming pool.
PH: 08 8825 2106
Enquiries by phone or email to
Bookings online through https://porthughestouristpark.com.au/
South Terrace, Port Hughes, SA 5558
Eyre Peninsula, Flinders Ranges dog friendly camping SA & the Outback in South Australia
Port Lincoln Tourist Park – Eyre Peninsula
Port Lincoln is a coastal city in the lower Eyre Peninsula famous for its fish and seafood industries as well as adventure and rare flora and fauna.
It is around 650KM drive from Adelaide.
This tourist park is right on the waterfront and it is dog friendly.
The facilities include a playground, BBQ’s, Camp Kitchen, laundry, fish cleaning station, boat ramp, private jetty and free WIFI.
PH: 08 8621 4444
Enquiries and bookings by phone or email to
11 Hindmarsh St, Port Lincoln, SA 5606
Coodlie Park Farm Retreat – Eyre Peninsula (Port Kenny near Venus Bay)
Port Kenny is on the western side of the upper Eyre Peninsula, just south of Venus Bay.
It’s economy is based on agriculture, fishing and tourism. It is around 655 KM west of Adelaide.
This farm retreat is around 50KM from Elliston, 80KM from Streaky Bay, and only a 5-minute drive from the tourism spots of Talia Caves and Mt Camel.
This link has the best directions etc. on how to find them; https://www.coodliepark.com.au/location
The operators are passionate about eco-tourism, are 100% carbon neutral; making them a sustainable eco-tourism business.
The property is 3,000-acres with 1,000-acres in native and coastal vegetation and the remainder of the property used for cropping and grazing.
They even welcome travelers as volunteers on the property.
They are pet friendly and your dog must be on a lead and stay indoors. Accommodations options include bush camping.
There is also cabin and bungalow accommodation; the later includes WIFI.
PH: 08 8687 0411
Enquiries by phone or email to
Book online through https://www.coodliepark.com.au/
Flinders Highway, Port Kenny, SA 5671
Skytrek Willow Springs Station – Hawker (Flinders Ranges region)
Hawker is a Flinders Ranges town situated around 365KM N of Adelaide.
It was a thriving railway town from the 1880’s through until the mid-1950’s, when the rail route was shifted further west.
Their current day economy is based on sheep, a growing number of cattle and in tourism.
The location of Willow Springs Station is around 21KM NE of Wilpena Pound (just 3km off the Flinders Ranges Way), and around 71KM NE from the town of Hawker.
Here is a link to their location details and map; https://www.skytrekwillowsprings.com.au/location-map.html
Their camp sites and also the Jillaroo cabin are their dog friendly accommodation options.
There is a limited number of bush camping sites; around 2KM from the homestead.
We suggest you mention your dog prior to booking.
The sites come with fire ring and BBQ plate, picnic table and a long drop toilet; all pretty basic but after all that is part of the experience of being in an outback station environment.
PH: 08 8648 0016
Enquiries by phone or email to
Book online through https://www.skytrekwillowsprings.com.au/
Willow Springs Station, Hawker, SA 5434
Big4 Stuart Range Outback Resort – Coober Pedy
Coober Pedy is an outback town in northern South Australia, around 846 KM north of Adelaide.
Opal mining and tourism are big drawcards for the local economy; especially visiting places like underground homes, local artwork shops and incredible landscape sights.
This park is pet friendly in the camping and caravan park site section only. You need to mention your dog prior to booking.
Facilities in the park include a Camp Kitchen, laundry, BBQ’s, and playground.
PH: 08 8672 5179 or 1800 067 787
Enquiries by phone or email to
Bookings online through https://www.stuartrangeoutbackresort.com.au/
Hutchison Street (Just off the Stuart Highway), Coober Pedy SA 5723
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