The Best Dog-Friendly Camping Spots In WA For You And You Pup
What do you do when you want to get away for the weekend, but don’t want to spend a small fortune on accommodation? You go camping.
Camping means you still get to relax and experience somewhere different, without forking out at a pricey bed and breakfast. It’s the best of both worlds, really; unless of course, you own a dog. The cold hard reality is that most campsites don’t allow you to go camping with your pooch. We don’t actually know why. It could be for the comfort of other guests or to protect the native wildlife. Whatever the reason, it can be darn difficult finding dog-friendly campsites.
Until now. Here are the best dog-friendly camping spots in WA.
Tasman Holiday Parks – Yallingup Caves
23 Yallingup Beach Rd, Yallingup WA 6282
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If you're looking for a campsite that gives the best of both worlds: the coast and the bush, then Tasman Holiday Parks – Yallingup Caves is the move. Tucked beside Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park, this spot offers bush vibes on one side and beach sunsets on the other, with some great coffee across the road at Caves House. You can spend your days wandering the trails, swimming and taking your four-legged pal for a stretch on the grassy area. Small pups are welcome year-round, just give the park a quick call before you book.
Discovery Parks Broome
91 Walcott St, Broome WA 6725
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If Broome's been calling your name, Discovery Parks Broome is the kind of place you won't want to miss. There are a range of pet-friendly sites and cabins, with easy access to walking trails, onsite facilities and dog-exercise areas. It's a proper home-away-from-home, and when you're ready to explore you can hit the beach, wander across Town Beach or head to the red cliffs and rock formations at Gantheaume Point & Beach (on a lead of course).
Peaceful Bay Caravan Park
10 East Ave, Peaceful Bay WA 6333
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As if we needed another reason to road-trip down to Peaceful Bay, this gem in Denmark welcomes dogs too. All you need to do is get your pup pre-approved by management and sign a dog policy upon arrival, then enjoy the beautiful scenery and dog beach right across from the caravan park. Keep an eye on signs further along the coastline of Denmark though, as much of the surrounding national parks are baited and not safe for furry explorers. Somewhere you're keen to visit? The park can get you in contact with local dog-sitters so you can enjoy the best of what the South Coast has to offer.
RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort
1 Monkey Mia Rd, Monkey Mia WA 6537
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As if we needed an excuse to go to Monkey Mia. The fact that this holiday park is dog-friendly is music to our ears. They do have some basic rules for bringing along your pup, such as ‘don’t leave your dog unattended in the campsite’ and ‘your dog cannot go swimming with the dolphins’—we think that seems pretty reasonable though. There’s also a beautiful dog beach at Netta’s Beach in Shark Bay, so you can soak up the rays with your furry friend.
Big Brook Arboretum
Rainbow Trail, Pemberton WA 6260
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This campground, nestled in the South West, can accommodate tents, campervans, camper trailers, caravans AND dogs. It’s situated right near the Karri Forest, so you can enjoy a bushwalk through amazing exotic trees. The campsite itself is equipped with everything you need like picnic tables and barbecues, so at the end of your day of adventuring, whack a steak on the barbie and spend some quality time with your pup.
Baden Powell
Nanga Rd, Dwellingup WA 6213
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This campground in Dwellingup has a whopping 42 campsites for tents, caravans and even group camping arrangements (puppy party, anyone?) They’ve also got a camp kitchen, BBQs and even a walking trail down to the river. How much is your dog going to love that?
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RAC Exmouth Cape Holiday Park
3 Truscott Cres, Exmouth WA 6707
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If your pup doesn't mind long car trips, take them up north to RAC Exmouth Cape Holiday Park. This amazing venue, situated at the gateway to the Ningaloo Reef, allows you to camp with your dog as long as you follow some basic guidelines, i.e. your dog can’t have fleas and you have to clean up its poo. So really, just common-sense dog ownership. Plus, there are many picturesque parks and a dog beach in Exmouth you can take your pup to for a walk, run or a game of fetch.
Sues Bridge
Sues Rd, Schroeder WA 6285
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This quaint campground is situated within a national park, so you’ll be engulfed in some pretty incredible nature. As well as a dog-friendly policy, they also have an undercover camp kitchen with gas BBQs, dishwashing sinks, food prep areas and picnic tables and benches. The campsite also happens to be situated right on Blackwood River, so your pup can paddle until his heart's content.
RAC Cervantes Holiday Park
35 Aragon St, Cervantes WA 6511
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RAC Cervantes Holiday Park has received one heck of a face-lift, so we’re pretty pleased dogs are allowed to enjoy all the new facilities there too. They’ve got brand new kitchens, barbeques and grassed areas, so cook yourself some dinner, open a bottle of wine and kick back at your tent enjoying the clear night sky with your pup by your side.
Logue Brook
Logue Brook Dam Road, Cookernup WA 6220, Australia
Image credit: Lake Brockman Tourist Park | website
This campground is built around a lake, making it a popular choice for campers with a love for water-based sports. So if your dog is of the quiet, lazy variety, let them have a nap while you go swimming, fishing, water-skiing, canoeing, windsurfing or sailing. However, if they have slightly more energy, you can take them with you as you sightsee, hike and picnic your way around Harvey.
Chuditch Campground
River Rd, Nanga Brook WA 6215
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Chuditch has 24 campsites nestled within a jarrah forest, how is that for tranquillity? It’s got river access and all the usual campground amenities like BBQs, picnic tables and camp kitchens. So grab a book, maybe a bottle of wine and make your way here for some R&R with your four-legged friend.
Chapman Pool Campground
Blackwood River, Warner Glen, WA 6290
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Chapman Pool Campground sits right on the banks of Chapman Brook, so campers have access to the brook and river for swimming (and launching canoes and kayaks, but your dog probably can’t join you in that.) What they can join you in is walking through all the beautiful surrounds and enjoying the peaceful view over the river, just be sure to keep your pup on a leash.
Charlie’s Flat Campground
River Rd, Nanga Brook, WA 6213
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Charlie’s Flat is one of a few small campgrounds situated along the picturesque and tranquil Lane Poole Reserve, so if you’re down for some definite downtime with your dog, this is where to go. There are 16 campsites suitable for tents, campervans or trailers and the ground is equipped with BBQ pits and tables.
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