10 Extra Dog-Friendly Caravan Parks in South Australia

When travelling in South Australia with a dog, you’ll find that there’s plenty of caravan parks that are pet-friendly and welcome your dog to stay with you. However, there are some caravan parks that are extra dog-friendly, with extra facilities, whether dog-friendly cabins, off-leash dog parks or dog washes. Check out my selection of the best dog-friendly caravan parks in South Australia…

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#1 Pine Country Caravan Park, Mt Gambier

One of the most dog-friendly caravan parks in all of SA is the Pine Country Caravan Park in Mt Gambier. This caravan park is loved by dog owners for its extra dog-friendly features.

As well as being permitted on sites year round, the caravan park is also home to three dog-friendly cabins, with up to two pets permitted in each. Both of the cabins have their own private fenced yard for your dogs, with the two larger cabins also having an outdoor kennel. Each of the cabins has a dog water bowl inside. The park has also just added a single fenced site for caravans.

Best of all, all dogs staying at the park have somewhere they can run around off-leash, with the park having its own large off-leash dog park onsite. When making a booking, notify the reception in advance you’ll be bringing at pet.

#2 Limestone Coast Caravan Park, Mt Gambier

Mt Gambier is quite a dog-friendly place to stay with your pup, with multiple caravan parks around the town offering off-leash dog parks, in addition to the facilities around town provided by the council.

Another pet-friendly caravan park in Mt Gambier to choose from is the Limestone Coast Tourist Park, just east of town. This park has its own well-maintained, fully-enclosed dog off-leash area.

While the park doesn’t offer any pet-friendly cabins, pets are allowed to stay in the enclosed alcoves of their One Bedroom Holiday Units. Pets are also welcome to stay on sites, with all powered sites having their own ensuite.

#3 Whyalla Caravan & Tourist Park, Whyalla

One park that I’ve been hearing excellent reports about recently is the Whyalla Caravan & Tourist Park. A few years ago this park had a change of managers, with the new managers making some terrific upgrades to the park, including for dog owners staying at the park.

The park now has an excellent off-leash dog exercise area. The dog park is a wonderful spot with a mixture of green grass and bark and plenty of agility equipment. There’s also a shady table and seat for owners.

In addition, both the One Bedroom and Two Bedroom Cottages at the park are now pet-friendly, with pets allowed inside and a gated area. Both cottages are affordably priced and located in a quiet spot at the rear of the park. Note that an additional charge of $15 per night applies for pets.

#4 Echo Holiday Park – Renmark, Renmark

The Riverland region of South Australia is a wonderfully dog-friendly part of the state to explore. When I visited, we stayed at the Echo Holiday Park – Renmark (previously the Riverbend Caravan Park) in Renmark, a wonderfully pet-friendly caravan park right on the banks of the Murray River.

This caravan park welcomes pets on all sites year round, including during school holiday periods. In addition, the park is also home to two pet-friendly cabins. Both cabins have a fully fenced yard, perfect for a worry-free stay, with up to two pets allowed in both cabins.

The park is a just a short drive from the many attractions of Renmark, including plenty of dog-friendly walks. Or just spend your days relaxing at the park next to the river with your dogs.

#5 BIG4 Naracoorte Holiday Park, Naracoorte

The BIG4 Naracoorte Holiday Park is a popular park to stay in eastern South Australia, particularly for families, thanks to excellent facilities including the onsite Tiny Train, mini golf course, adjacent swimming lake and more.

But dog owners haven’t also been overlooked. Pets are welcome to stay on campsites, plus there is also one pet-friendly cabin at the park. This cabin is a studio cabin that can sleep two, with its own ensuite. The porch is fenced, perfect for relaxing outside with your pup by your side.

Note that you need to advise the park in advance that you’ll be bringing a pet, plus the dog wash is no longer available.

#6 Adelaide Beachfront – Discovery Parks, Adelaide

An excellent dog-friendly caravan park in Adelaide to stay at with your dog is Discovery Parks – Adelaide Beachfront. This park is located in Semaphore Park, not far from Port Adelaide.

One of the best features of the park is its beachfront setting, next to Semaphore South Beach. Dogs are allowed on the sand all day long, although they need to be leashed between 10am and 8pm during daylight savings time – the rest of the time they can be off-leash. The caravan park is also a short drive from the new Semapaw Park, a fenced dog park.

In addition to allowing pets on sites, pets are also permitted in selected Standard 1 Bedroom, Standard 2 Bedroom Cabins and Deluxe 2 Bedroom Cabins – just look for the options listed as “Pet Friendly” on the website. Each of the cabins includes a basic kitchen and bathroom, with the 1-bedroom cabins ideal for couples, while the 2-bedroom cabins are suitable for families.

#7 Belair National Park Holiday Park, Belair

Another terrific pet-friendly caravan park to stay with your dog in Adelaide is the Belair National Park Holiday Park. The park is conveniently located within the Belair National Park, one of the pet-friendly national parks in South Australia, meaning there’s plenty of leashed dog walks right onsite!

While pets were previously only allowed on powered and unpowered sites, they are now also permitted in selected cabins, villas, cottages and glamping tents. The cabins, villas and cottages sleep between four and six people, while the glamping tents are ideal for couples.

Select a dog-friendly option when booking, or inform the park that you’re bringing a dog so you are allocated one of dog-friendly cabins or tents. There’s gas BBQs available to use year-round plus fire pits during the cool winter months.

Check out my full list of pet-friendly caravan parks in Adelaide

#8 Morgan Riverside Caravan Park, Morgan

Morgan is another town located along the Murray River, about a two hour drive from Adelaide. Consider making a booking at the pet-friendly Morgan Riverside Caravan Park.

Recently re-opened after renovations following floods, the unpowered sites at this park are completely waterfront. You can hire kayaks, SUPs, tinnies and more from the park – enquire whether your pet is allowed onboard.

As well as allowing pets on sites, there is also a pet-friendly cabin. Up to two pets are allowed in one of their standard cabins, with a $50 bond deposited on arrival. Note that these cabins don’t have an ensuite, but they’re very affordably priced. Unfortunately the dog wash is no longer available.

#9 BIG4 Stuart Range Outback Resort, Coober Pedy

Coober Pedy is a surprisingly dog-friendly place to visit in South Australia, not to mention one of the only towns along hundreds of kilometres of highway – an overnight stay in Coober Pedy while driving along the Stuart Highway is a given.

While there’s the option to stay underground for the night, including with your dog, also consider staying at the BIG4 Stuart Range Outback Resort. This pet-friendly caravan park in South Australia welcomes pets on both powered and unpowered sites, although not in any of their apartments.

In addition, the park is home to an on-site dog wash. Just the thing to clean up your pups after desert adventures in the outback!

Tip: If you’re planning a longer road trip in outback South Australia, it’s a good idea to have your vehicle serviced beforehand. Also make sure your vehicle registration won’t expire during your trip, including renewing your NRMA Insurance Compulsory Third Party (CTP) cover.

#10 Ceduna Shelly Beach Caravan Park, Ceduna

A popular park to stay at near Ceduna, where we stayed before crossing the Nullarbor with our dog, is the Ceduna Shelly Beach Caravan Park. Located a few kilometres south of town, the park is situated on 55 acres of natural coastal reserve with plenty of beach frontage.

One of the best things about the park is the many on-leash dog walks you can take. Choose between walks on the beach or the walking track that has been established through the dunes – ask at reception for a map.

In addition to allowing pets on their variety of sites, pets are also welcome in their dog-friendly one-bedroom cottages, that also sleep up to four human guests. Each of the cottages has an enclosed courtyard area and house-trained pets are allowed inside, with two pets allowed per cottage.

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