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Dog friendly camping
Whilst dogs are not permitted in protected national parks, there are many regional parks that do allow camping with your four-legged companion.
Where to camp with your dog
Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park Paradise Beach
The campground is separated from the beach by a stretch of fenced vegetation. There is access to the beach from the Paradise Beach camping area. Use this access points to reduce damage to the sensitive coastal vegetation.
Lerderderg State Park
The Lerderderg River has carved a deep and picturesque gorge through this rugged park located within easy reach of Melbourne, Bacchus Marsh and Ballarat. Picnic at Shaws Lake or O'Briens Crossing, follow an old water race and hike part of the Great Dividing Trail, or simply stroll along the river from Mackenzies Flat.
Lake Elizabeth Campground
Lake Elizabeth Campground is a dogs-on-lead camping area sheltered by tall eucalypt trees and nestled beside the Barwon River.
Banksia Bluff Campground
Banksia Bluff Campground has relaxed bush camping among Mahogany Gums and Banksia woodland.
How to get there
Dog friendly camping
Dog Friendly Camping
Explore the map below for ideas on where to take your four-legged friend camping.
Need to know
Dog friendly camping
Related activities
Dog walking
Round up your dog, grab the lead and visit dog-friendly parks near Melbourne and across Victoria.
Camping
Victoria’s parks have some great places to camp and there is something to suit all tastes. Choose from fully serviced sites with luxury tents to remote locations with nothing but bush.
Family activities
Stash some supplies into a back pack and take the family out for a day trip and in only a short drive from Melbourne you can be surrounded by nature.
4WD
Enjoy a range of short and long 4WD trips in Victoria's parks. From the desert or mountains, to the rainforest or snow, 4WD tracks cater for all levels of skill and expertise.
