The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Mandorah, Northern Territory

Mandorah has over 450 pet-friendly campsites, so you won’t need to leave your four-legged mate behind. Most spots cater for pets, allow campfires, and provide showers. Prices start at just $10 a night, with the average sitting around $30. You’ll find sites by creeks, in bushland, and close to the coast—ideal for swimming, fishing, and a wander with the dog. Well-reviewed favourites include The Urban Retreat (176 reviews), Kick Back & Relax Campsite (125 reviews), and Middle Camp & Stay- Berry Springs (100 reviews). Expect practical facilities, open space for the dogs, and easy access to the region’s top walks and waterholes. Pack the essentials, pick your spot, and let the adventure begin.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Mandorah has over 450 pet-friendly campsites, so you won’t need to leave your four-legged mate behind. Most spots cater for pets, allow campfires, and provide showers. Prices start at just $10 a night, with the average sitting around $30. You’ll find sites by creeks, in bushland, and close to the coast—ideal for swimming, fishing, and a wander with the dog. Well-reviewed favourites include The Urban Retreat (176 reviews), Kick Back & Relax Campsite (125 reviews), and Middle Camp & Stay- Berry Springs (100 reviews). Expect practical facilities, open space for the dogs, and easy access to the region’s top walks and waterholes. Pack the essentials, pick your spot, and let the adventure begin.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Berry Springs Labush Estate

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41km from Mandorah · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · Berry Springs, NT

Stay at our 26 acres in beautiful Berry Springs. The property offers plenty of tall trees for shade and space to pitch a tent or park a caravan, motor home or camper, and enjoy a campfire in a pit. Campers MUST be self-contained, with their own camp toilet. No waste disposal on site. No shower facilities The block is within a short 3km distance to Berry Springs Nature Park, a popular swimming hole also shops, a pharmacy, doctors, hardware store, petrol station and tavern. We have friendly cows and donkeys to pat and lots of bird life to see or photograph. Power and water can be made available. You are welcome to collect fallen timber for firewood from the property.

2. Railside Campground

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(27)

24km from Mandorah · 8 sites · RVs · Darwin, NT

Secure parking for caravans/RV's on 2.5 acres in the quiet suburb of Marlow Lagoon, Palmerston. The block has ample space for any size RV and offers a secure place to sleep inside the 6ft fence perimeter. The block is situated next to a railway line with a walking track alongside to a local saltwater creek. All sites have access to communal fire pit and water hose. Some sites have power available if needed. We currently do not offer toilets, showers or laundry facilities, so this site is suitable for self-contained campers. Approximately a 5-minute drive to Palmerston City, 20 minutes to Darwin City and 15 minutes to Coolalinga.

3. Wells Creek Retreat

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35km from Mandorah · 3 sites · RVs · Virginia, NT

Escape to Tranquillity – well creek is a Rural Retreat Just 30 Minutes from Darwin City. Self-contained caravans or camer trailers only, no tents or rooftop campers Looking for the perfect bush getaway that’s close to some of the best fishing in Darwin? Our family-friendly retreat offers travelers only a peaceful escape on a spacious 10-acre property; travelers must be fully self-contained RV or caravan, sorry, no tent camping. Enjoy easy access to serene campsites, with campfires permitted (subject to government restrictions). Please keep in mind this is not a party property, loud music will not be tolerated, as we ask all to respect other campers and neighbours. Backed by a large nature reserve, you’ll have direct access to beautiful bushwalking tracks and our much-loved rural Saturday morning markets. Location Highlights: • Just 30 minutes from Darwin • Only 2 minutes from Coolalinga – close to Woolworths, Coles, takeaways, and the local tavern • On the doorstep of some of the best barra fishing in the NT • Seasonal waterhole for a refreshing swim • Water available for tank fill-ups • Leave only footprints – we’re all about respecting the land Extras Available: • Fully furnished 3-bedroom house with private pool available via Airbnb or direct bookings – the perfect private retreat or meet family whilst on road! • On-site caravan or boat storage is also available To book or find out more, call: Mel: 0415 386 988 Terry: 0401 561 423 Unwind. Explore. Reconnect with nature.

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4. Mango Road Campsite

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41km from Mandorah · 1 site · Tent, RV · Girraween, NT

Purchased this former Mango farm to raise our young family in 2021. Now a family compound housing my young family and my retired parents in a separate Granny flat contained within the Shed. We have since developed the property, purchased livestock and introduced more fruit and veg plants and trees to maintain a ‘sustainable living’ lifestyle. This campsite will suit self-contained campers who have their own camping toilet/shower. There is access to drinking water and rubbish facilities. If you don’t mind the serenades of pigs, goats, chooks or native wildlife, you will enjoy the surrounding environment with access to fresh produce!

5. Mambo Lodge

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35km from Mandorah · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Howard Springs, NT

Small Hobby farm. Camping in serene surroundings amongst 350 mango trees with water and electricity connections for up to 4 x Caravans to maintain privacy. On site toilets and dump point. Close to all the tourist attractions Darwin has to offer. Access to splash pool. Pets by negotiation.

Stories from the community

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Martin

September 2025

7 m travel trailer

5 nights at Mambo Lodge

We had a warm welcome on arrival. The sites are well shaded from the NT sun, plenty of space and very tranquil setting. The hosts were wonderful and very helpful. They have good knowledge of the area and gave us great ideas and places to see to fill in our days. We received clear instructions and prompt responses. They are the best we have come across in our travels around Australia.

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Martin

September 2025

7 m travel trailer

5 nights at Mambo Lodge

The best place we have stayed at on this trip around Northern Territory. The hosts were brilliant they couldn’t do enough for us. They made us feel like Family. Great facilities and they had plenty of knowledge about what to see in Darwin. Highly recommend this place to stay if you are travelling to Darwin.

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Helen

September 2025

7 m travel trailer

5 nights at Mambo Lodge

Awesome property with fantastic hosts that are very caring! We were 3 families from 3 states, a place to meet up. Camping between the mango trees was shady with toilet facilities as well. Highly recommend this peaceful property. The best stay in Darwin.

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Lyn

September 2025

12 m travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Mambo Lodge

We stayed 2 months in total at Mambo Top End and honestly we couldn’t have wished for nicer hosts. Gerhard and Hannalie are such kind, friendly people who willingly shared their place with us. We were very sad to leave and could easily have just stayed on. Guys, thank you so much for everything and we hope to see you both next winter.

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Lyn

September 2025

12 m travel trailer

With pets

5 nights at Mambo Lodge

Just an amazing place with amazing hosts. Wish we could have stayed for the mango harvest. Cool parking in the shade of the trees, beautiful green grass and so peaceful and quiet!

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Lyn

August 2025

12 m travel trailer

27 nights at Mambo Lodge

We absolutely love this spot. It’s so peaceful and quiet in the Mango Farm. Watching the mangoes grow is so special. Gerhard and Hannalie are the nicest hosts you could wish for and they have created a beautiful retreat for travellers.

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Dianne

August 2025

8 m travel trailer

14 nights at Mambo Lodge

Thank you for a wonderful stay! So Serene and quiet Friendly hosts, lovely doggies Power, water and toilet was a huge bonus Lovely green lawn Would definitely stay again and recommend to campers

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Samantha

August 2025

7 m travel trailer

3 nights at Mambo Lodge

Beautiful surroundings, with lush grass & shady trees. Peaceful camp. Friendly hosts.

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Luke

August 2025

5 m pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Mambo Lodge

We had an excellent time staying here. It’s so lovely camping under the mango trees and with only 4 spots for fellow campers it feels very secluded. The hosts were really nice and made sure our trip to Darwin was as nice as could be. As we were in a rooftop tent there were some early morning bird sounds that could make you stir if sleeping lightly but that’s roof top tent life and no blame to the hosts.

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Ash

August 2025

6 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Railside Campground

Great communication, peaceful and safe setting, very easy to find location Wonderful host family all round !

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Alexandra

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Mambo Lodge

we loved our one night stay amongst the Mango Trees, it meant for a shady morning and afternoon which was fantastic. both Gerhard and Hanlie were welcoming and friendly (as were their 3 little dogs!), even let us have a swim in their pool. soft green grass, water available and clean toilets all close to town, would definitely recommend this stay!

Anthea

August 2025

6 m travel trailer

1 night at Mambo Lodge

We absolutely loved our stay at Mambo Top End! Such a beautiful, peaceful spot amongst the mango trees. Lovely green grass, spacious and private sites with power and water. Great location and the perfect base to explore Litchfield NP, Berry Springs with 2 shopping centres just 15 minutes away and the city just a 30 minute drive. Gerhard and Hanlie were the perfect hosts and made us feel so welcome. Nothing was too much trouble. This was our favourite stay in the top end. Thank you for having us!

Krystel

July 2025

20 m travel trailer

1 night at Wells Creek Retreat

What a great little spot amongst the trees. Neat and tidy with just a few sites available. Close to shops too and a great Italian cafe up the road.

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Rob

July 2025

Tent

1 night at Mambo Lodge

So nice we came back a second time. Thanks Gerahard for the nice grass, power, shady spot and cute dogs!

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Rob

July 2025

Tent

1 night at Mambo Lodge

We had a great stay in between the Mango trees at Gerhard's farm! Some of the most lush grass we have camped on all over Australia, let alone up here in the NT. Gerhard was super accommodating and communicated very clearly before and throughout our stay. The facilities were clean and we were grateful to have access to water and power at such a reasonable price. We would come back here in a heartbeat!

Tina

July 2025

9 m travel trailer

3 nights at Mambo Lodge

We loved our stay at Mambo Top End. Gerhard and Hanliewere very welcoming and could help us enough. We wish we stayed longer..

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Lyn

July 2025

With pets

3 nights at Mambo Lodge

We loved our stay at Mambo, Gerhard and his entire family made us feel incredibly welcome. Parking between the mango trees was delightful, very calm and restful, shaded from the daytime sun and surrounded by greenery. Gerhard is a very friendly and helpful host, the property is safe and secluded and the doggos are super cute!

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Vanessa

July 2025

9 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Mambo Lodge

We really enjoyed our stay at Gerhard’s. To park our caravan in such a beautiful setting was such a treat. We highly recommend the mango orchard if you want peace away from the city but easy access to visit Darwin and the surrounding area. We would definitely stay again and very much enjoyed our chats with Gerhard and Hanlie, who were always on hand to help us. Thank you for making our stay in Darwin just perfect.

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leeann

July 2025

16 m travel trailer

With pets

6 nights at Railside Campground

Had a awesome stay highly recommended owners amazing would definitely stay there again very relaxing peaceful loved it