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Free Dog Friendly Campsites

If you can’t stand the idea of leaving your dog behind when you head off on a camping trip, the good news is you don’t have to. There are campsites and rest areas throughout Australia that allow you to bring your best friend with you. Travelling with your dog is a great way to bond and is a special treat for them. The excitement they will experience from being included in your trip is priceless – they get the chance to stick their nose out the window, explore new places with new smells and, most importantly, spend time with their dearly loved owner. We have compiled a selection of dog friendly stays across Australia below, discover more than 3,935 Pet Friendly sites in our Camps guidebooks, over 1,830 Pet Friendly Caravan parks in our Caravan Parks guidebook and even more in our App.
Wyanga Park Winery

Free Camp when you sip at Wyanga Park Winery, Victoria

18 March, 2022

Bring your van and stay a night at Wyanga Park Winery. Tucked away on the North Arm of the Gippsland Lakes at Lakes Entrance is Gippsland’s oldest family run winery, easily accessible by both vehicle or boat! There are a small number of grassy shaded unpowered sites available. They offer free camping for RVs, camper trailers, caravans and big rigs in exchange for patronising the cellar door or cafe but you must be able to contain all your grey water and be self contained including your own toilet. Well behaved pets are welcome, generators are fine during daylight hours (be

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Hickeys Falls New South Wales image by Adams Family Travels

Waterfall and FREE camp: Hickeys Falls, New South Wales

25 February, 2022

Hickeys Falls New South Wales image by Adams Family Travels Swim and FREE camp at Hickeys Falls, near Coonabarabran, NSW. There is shade, picnic tables, mobile coverage, bins and firepits. Yes to Big Rigs and pets but no tents at this sealed parking area. As you can see from the photos, it is set off beside the road – so you might expect some noise. Currently it is for 24 hours only, and note that time limits may change for the Devil’s Hole Rest Area – so please observe local signage. You’ll need to be self-sufficient, as there are no

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Free camp oasis at Leichhardt Falls, Queensland - Image Julie Holt

Free camp oasis at Leichhardt Falls, Queensland 

25 February, 2022

This is a very popular and scenic stop along the Queensland Gulf section of the Savannah Way. Best for self contained vehicles as there are no facilities – it is free and pet friendly. Make sure you leave no trace when you leave. The rocky plateaus and water provide great photo opportunities and exploring. Water levels will vary depending on the season. Julie Holt sent in these photos and told us, “The birdlife was amazing. The birds and wildlife were so natural, even though the cockatoos were noisy. Lucky for me I could take my hearing aids out to sleep!”

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Beauchamp Falls Reserve, Victoria

Beauchamp Falls Reserve has reopened in Victoria

15 February, 2022

The free camp, Beauchamp Falls Campground in the Otways is proving popular this summer after undergoing a major upgrade. Forest Fire Management Victoria’s works delivered a range of new facilities and improvements: New toilet block, picnic tables and firepits Six new camping sites for camper trailers and camper vans Landscaping including the addition of 5,000 native plants An internal road and turning circle to improve traffic flow Expansion of the carpark The camp is free with BYO water. Note: no pets allowed in Otway Forest Park. The Great Otway National Park stretches from Torquay through to Princetown and up through

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Salt Creek Rest Area, Northern Territory

Free camping at Salt Creek Rest Area, Northern Territory

14 February, 2022

Salt Creek Rest Area, Northern Territory Salt Creek Rest Area is located conveniently between two major attractions in the Red Centre. It is 210 km north east of Uluru and 113 km from Kings Canyon, so a perfect overnighter between the two iconic destinations. And it is free and pet friendly, so it is generally busy. This shaded BBQ/picnic area is a good spot, large with lots of space and trees. There is definitely room for Big Rigs, but BYO water. And it has the CAMPS tick of approval! We certainly enjoyed our picnic here. We really made the most of the

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Rocky Creek Glacial Area near Bingara NSW by Nicole Piper

Free camp at Rocky Creek Glacial Area and explore Mt Kaputar National Park, New South Wales

11 February, 2022

Image by Nicole Piper Isn’t it amazing what good rain can do? A year ago we showed you photos of Rocky Creek Glacial Area – a freedom camp south west of beautiful Bingara, New South Wales, literally metres off the road to Narrabri, New South Wales. Check out the video we took when we were there, it looks different to this gushing view snapped by Nicole Piper. https://youtu.be/nuYboaLx_Mw You can see how you can swim in a series of natural spas! Note: there is no ice or glaciers now, but the geological wonder is a good place to cool off. It’s NSW

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Three Mile Pool, Western Australia - Image by Michael Lennon

Free Camp at Three Mile Pool, Western Australia

10 February, 2022

Three Mile Pool, Western Australia – Image by Michael Lennon Thanks to Michael Lennon for sending in his photo. He said, “We camped along the Ashburton River where there are numerous sites on the river’s edge from which to choose.  Unfortunately, as we wanted to continue north before it became too hot, we only stayed overnight.  Next time we will definitely stay longer.” Three Mile Pool is the only legal site for camping, unlike what may be listed on other camping apps. In addition, you are only permitted to camp on the town side of the causeway at Three Mile

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Eromanga Hall QLD

FREE camp: Eromanga Hall, Queensland

31 January, 2022

Dinosaurs, pub down the road, a welcome hot shower and beautiful western sunset – no wonder we loved our time in Eromanga. Eromanga’s town claim is threefold: the furthest town from the sea, the only independently owned oil refinery in the country AND Australia’s largest dinosaur! It is also on Queensland’s Natural Sciences Loop. We rate the wonderful free overnight camp – complete with excellent showers, toilets and playground. And it is pet friendly, with room for Big Rigs, shade and mobile reception! Driving in from Noccundra, and plenty of water crossings, Eromanga was muddy. We were first at Hall, so had the

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Aysons Reserve VIC image Adams Family Travels

Popular free riverside camp: Aysons Reserve, Victoria

27 January, 2022

Aysons Reserve VIC image Adams Family Travels CAMPS Ambassadors, Dale and Tracey recently visited freedom camp, Aysons Reserve on the Campaspe River, and said it was a “great free camp” with “plenty of room for camping, especially for a group.” Plus: large grassy area riverside – room for Big Rigs and groups accessible toilets and dump point pet friendly swimming, fishing, boating – boat ramp nearby shade and views Aysons Reserve VIC image Adams Family Travels You need a permit if you want to stay longer than 3 days and 2 nights, there is no charge. You can only park one

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