What can be better than camping with the WHOLE family, the furry ones included. Camping with the family dog can be a fun and enjoyable experience for pet owners and pooches alike. Fortunately, dog-friendly campgrounds are becoming more common as park owners recognise that more people want to travel with their dogs.
To ensure the safety and enjoyment for you, your dog and other campers there are some important things to consider.
Plan Ahead:
There is a little more involved in a camping trip when taking your pet. Planning ahead can prevent unnecessary stress and inconvenience.
- Call ahead and double check with the camping ground about bringing your pooch as some have restrictions on size and numbers.
- Scout out the dog-friendly and/or off-leash parks and beaches in the area.
- Find and save the phone numbers of the 24-hour vets in the area.
- Ensure your dog has a secure collar with current phone numbers.
- Pack a dog specific first aid kit, which includes their medications (if any) and latest vaccination certificate.
What To Take:
- Leash & Collar.
- 20-foot-long lead and tether, as well as stake for ground.
- Harness or dog carrier for the car.
- Poop bags.
- Food, water and dishes. Always take more food and water than you think you need.
- Bed and/or blanket and a tarp for underneath. The tarp will prevent water and cold air from getting through.
- Toys and treats.
- Brush for combing out leaves and dirt etc.
- Glow sticks or battery-operated LED lights – great for attaching to your dog’s collar at night.
We’ve compiled a list of Dog-friendly campgrounds on the Sunshine Coast and surrounding areas to help you plan your next adventure…
Sunshine Coast Dog-Friendly Camping and Caravan Parks.
Bli Bli Riverside Caravan Village, Bli Bli
Bluff Creek Campgrounds, Kenilworth
Boreen Point Campground, Boreen Point
Borumba Deer Park, Imbil
Brooloo Park, Bollier
Cobb & Co Nine Mile Camping Grounds, Tandur
Coolum Beach Holiday Park, Coolum Beach
Forrest Glen Holiday Park BIG4, Forest Glen
Glastonbury Creek Camping Area, Glastonbury
Golden Beach Holiday Park, Caloundra
Hidden Valley @ Gro Mad Plantations, Maroochy River
Imbil Camping Retreat, Imbil
Ingenia Holidays Landsborough, Landsborough
Kenilworth Camping, Kenilworth (our review)
Kenilworth Homestead, Kenilworth
Kookaburra Park, Cambroon
Landcruiser Mountain Park, Jimna
Mudjimba Beach Holiday Park, Mudjimba
Neurum Creek Bush Retreat, Woodford
Noosa Caravan Park, Noosa
Noosa North Shore Retreat, Noosa North Shore
Noosa North Shore Tourist Park & Retreat, Noosa
Ocean View Tourist Park, Landsborough
Rivershore Resort BIG4, Diddillibah
Running Creek Parklands, Stanmore
Sandy Creek Campin, Kilcoy
Cooloola Coast Camping and Caravan Parks
Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area, Rainbow Beach
Amamoor State Forest, near Gympie
Tin Can Bay Tourist Park, Tin Can Bay
We hope this information helps you and your four-legged friends have a safe and fun camping trip!
Is there anything better than camping with the WHOLE family, the furry ones included? Camping with your dog can be a fun and enjoyable experience for pet owners and pooches alike. Fortunately, dog-friendly campgrounds are becoming more common as park owners recognise that more people want to travel with their dogs.
To ensure the safety and enjoyment for you, your dog and other campers, there are some important things to consider.
Plan Ahead:
There is a little more involved in a camping trip when taking your pet. Planning ahead can prevent unnecessary stress and inconvenience.
- Call ahead and double check with the camping ground about bringing your pooch as some have restrictions on size and numbers.
- Scout out the dog-friendly and/or off-leash parks and beaches in the area.
- Find and save the phone numbers of the 24-hour vets in the area.
- Ensure your dog has a secure collar with current phone numbers.
- Pack a dog specific first aid kit, which includes their medications (if any) and latest vaccination certificate.
What To Take:
- Leash & Collar.
- 20-foot-long lead and tether, as well as stake for ground.
- Harness or dog carrier for the car.
- Poop bags.
- Food, water and dishes. Always take more food and water than you think you need.
- Bed and/or blanket and a tarp for underneath. The tarp will prevent water and cold air from getting through.
- Toys and treats.
- Brush for combing out leaves and dirt etc.
- Glow sticks or battery-operated LED lights – great for attaching to your dog’s collar at night.
We’ve also compiled a list of Dog-friendly parks and beaches on the Sunshine Coast for when you just want to take your pooch for a walk!
Sunshine Coast Dog-Friendly Parks and Beaches;
PARKS
Buderim Dog Park – Buderim
Coochin Park – Dicky Beach
Keith Royal Off-Lead Dog Park – Marcoola
Brightwater Dog Park – Brightwater
Nicklin Way Dog Park – Warana
Unfenced Dog Leash Free Park – Mountain Creek
Muller Park Dog Park – Bli Bli
Little Mountain Common – Little Mountain
Sippy Downs Dog Park – Sippy Downs
Kawana Island Dog Park – Parrearra
BEACHES
Dog Beach – Mudjimba
Dog Friendly Beach Access 226 – 247 – Warana
Dog Beach – Bokarina
Off-Leash Dog Beach – Bokarina
Dog Beach – Currimundi
Stumers Creek Dog Off-Leash Area – Coolum Beach
Off-Leash Dog Beach – Coolum Beach
Doggy Beach – Noosa Heads
Sunshine Beach Dog Off-Leash Area – Sunshine Beach
Dog Off-Leash Area 210 – 217 – Buddina
We hope this information helps you and your four-legged friends have a safe and fun time!
Need some further advice on caravanning or camping? Give us a call on 07 5479 6652 or contact us online!
Need some further advice on caravanning or camping? Give us a call at 1300 227 353 or contact us online!
We are planning a trip north to Bowen area with our dog and caravan are there any dog friendly places we can stay at
Hi Richard, we are a Sunshine Coast based business so have only researched our local area. All the best with your search. Happy Travels
Hi, I’m looking for somewhere in Maroochydore area around xmas time, for a powered site with water, where it will be ok to take our little Yorkshire Terrier. Can anyone help me with that please.
Hi Robyn, We do not have any affiliation with any of the campgrounds listed. You will need to contact the locations directly in regards to your enquiry. Hope you find something, Happy Travels.
I am looking for permanent sites, I have a bus which is fitted out for permanent living. I also have 1 dog. I would like to find a permanent site.
Hi Karen, we would suggest contacting the campgrounds and holiday parks directly to find a suitable location for your permanent site. All the best with your search.