The best dog-friendly caravan campgrounds near Rum Jungle, Northern Territory

Looking to camp near Rum Jungle, Northern Territory with your caravan and pets? Hipcamp has over 780 options specifically tailored to your preferences. From Knuckey Lagoon with 131 reviews, to The Urban Retreat with 59 reviews, and Kick Back & Relax Campsite with 62 reviews, you're sure to find the perfect campsite to suit your needs. Average price per night is $20 with options as low as $6. Popular amenities include toilets, showers, and campfires, while historic sites, fishing, and boating are some of the top activities.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to camp near Rum Jungle, Northern Territory with your caravan and pets? Hipcamp has over 780 options specifically tailored to your preferences. From Knuckey Lagoon with 131 reviews, to The Urban Retreat with 59 reviews, and Kick Back & Relax Campsite with 62 reviews, you're sure to find the perfect campsite to suit your needs. Average price per night is $20 with options as low as $6. Popular amenities include toilets, showers, and campfires, while historic sites, fishing, and boating are some of the top activities.

97% (1.3K)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Buffs Shady Mango Camp

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47km from Rum Jungle · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · Humpty Doo, NT

Escape to our peaceful 25-acre hideaway nestled among shady mango trees — the perfect spot to unwind and soak up spectacular dry season sunsets. Or if you prefer power and water that is closer to the amenities block, we have a few limited spots We’re ideally located just a short turn off the Arnhem Highway and only 2 km from the Humpty Doo Hotel (great for a classic pub meal!). Shops and fuel are close by, so you can stock up before heading out to explore. **Nearby adventures from our property: ** 🐊 **20 mins** — Cruise with the famous Jumping Crocodiles on the Adelaide River 🌴 **1 hour** — Swim under waterfalls at Litchfield National Park 🌆 **30 mins** — Pop into Darwin city for restaurants, markets, and nightlife 🐶 Dog-friendly: We love furry guests! Please keep dogs under control at all times to protect our livestock and local wildlife. An experienced resident dog groomer is on site and may be available for grooming or pet-sitting (just ask!). 🔥 Campfires: Campfires are allowed in designated fire pits only and must be fully extinguished before leaving or sleeping. Please check with us for any seasonal bans. ⏰ Check-in & Check-out: Check-in: From 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Check-out: By 1:00 PM If you’d like an early check-in or late check-out, just let us know — we’re flexible where we can be! ✅ Site rules: Please respect other campers and keep noise to a minimum after 10 PM. Leave no trace — take all rubbish with you or use bins provided. Be mindful of native wildlife and livestock on the property. Children must be supervised at all times. Come pitch your tent or park your van under the mango trees and enjoy a laid-back camping experience in the Top End.

2. Mambo Lodge

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60km from Rum Jungle · 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.

3. Green Acres

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49km from Rum Jungle · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · Bynoe, NT

Green Acres is located in Bynoe, just over an hour and a half drive from Darwin in the Northern Territory. We have five spacious powered sites and plenty of non-powered sites available. We are close to boat ramps where you can access excellent fresh and salt-water fishing and crabbing. We are close to both Berry Springs and Litchfield National Park where you can find stunning waterfalls, swimming holes and wildlife to enjoy. The Sandpalms Roadhouse is a two minute drive away. They offer fuel, a cafe style menu, with special nights for a roast or a woodfired pizza, They are a licensed, family friendly establishment. There is often wildlife visiting our property so keep an eye out whilst enjoying your time at camp. Enjoy listening to the sounds of nature while sitting around your campfire. We also have a toilet and shower available for campers. Pets are welcome but must be kept on a leash upon arrival and under your control at all times. Due to not having an area waste removal program in Bynoe it is appreciated that you take all waste with you.

4. Curra Park

75km from Rum Jungle · 4 sites · RVs · Mandorah, NT

This campground offers both shaded and sunny sites—choose the one that suits your needs. Drinking water is available, and the campground is accessible to RVs and caravans (no tent camping permitted). Guests must be fully self-contained and may stay for up to 7 days. Pets are welcome. Conveniently located within walking distance of the Dundee Social and Recreational Club. Bookings are required in advance.

5. Hillier Hideaway

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53km from Rum Jungle · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Howard Springs, NT

Hillier Hideaway is a beautiful 5-acre property located 2 minutes from Coolalinga Central. With 4 well shaded, spacious sites this is the perfect place to pull up and explore Darwin and its surrounds. Sites are not visible from the road and there are no dirt bike tracks or open land adjoining the property, making this a very secluded and safe site. We can accommodate vans up to 24 feet and have 1 dedicated site for either a camper trailer or tent. All sites have no power or water, so you will need to be fully self-sufficient. There is however a single shower and toilet for use if needed. There is a dump point at the Caravan Park across from Coolalinga Central that can be used for a small fee. All sites are well maintained with plenty of shade, please note during the dry season the grassed area will die off. There will be areas allocated for small campfires and guests must follow fire bans as the restrictions come up. There are wild peacocks that come in at dawn and dusk to get their daily feed, guests are welcome to come watch, Burdekin ducks and possums at night. Pets are allowed however dogs must remain on a lead as there is allot of wildlife that call the property home.

Stories from the community

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Tim

3 weeks ago

Tent

2 nights at Hillier Hideaway

Amazing location, beautiful spot with super helpful and friendly hosts. Thanks Melissa, Andrew, Gilbert and Ernie for giving us an amazing experience and hospitality. See you again next time!

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Kevin

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Buffs Shady Mango Camp

Amazing facilities. Very quiet and cozy. I loved camping there!

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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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Mark

August 2025

12 m travel trailer

With pets

13 nights at Buffs Shady Mango Camp

Camping at Buffs Shady Mango camp was a wonderful experience. The place and nature was so peaceful every morning for 18 days. We stayed close to amenities for convenience but to go right down the back under the mango trees would be ideal for a natural existence. Great for our k9 companion Blue and the hosts were friendly and helpful. We have felt a sense of loss leaving today to a conventional caravan park

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Louise

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Buffs Shady Mango Camp

Great place to stay around Darwin and natural pools. Toilets and showers are great, spot to camp really calm. 100% recommend !

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tommy

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Buffs Shady Mango Camp

Great camping spot, plenty of room and great facilities. Would stay again

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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

Klaas

August 2025

5 m car

2 nights at Buffs Shady Mango Camp

Nicely located in humpty doo, not far away from the pup and supermarket, bit far enough from the street to be quiet at night. Annabele and Buff are lovely people, that care about their guest's, our ute broke down and they even offered tools and space to fix it. Amenities are simple, but good. They try not to overcrowd the place so 4 toilets and a hot shower are enough. Even two washing machines and cloth lines are provided. The place is massive so you got the choice where to set camp, if you dont like other people you could stay 200m away from anyone hiding behind old mangotrees. Would definitely stay again, if in that area👍

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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.

Damien

August 2025

12 m travel trailer

With kids

4 nights at Hillier Hideaway

We loved our stay at Hilliers Hideaway! Andrew and Michelle have got a fantastic property which provides the perfect base to explore all that Darwin and surrounds have to offer. Andrew and Michelle were fantastic welcoming hosts offering local insights into the areas attractions.

Pete

August 2025

10 m pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Hillier Hideaway

Extended our stay at Hillier Hideaway. Andrew and Michelle are such flexible and wonderful hosts, and space was just perfect for our needs. Plenty of great conversations, tips on where to go… everything we could ask for, and more.

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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!

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Caleb

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Green Acres

Myself and my wife greatly enjoyed our stay at Faye's Green Acres. It was very shady and relaxed, and central to everything on the Cox Penninsula. We will certainly be recommending Green Acres to any friends who are looking for a place to camp. Faye is a friendly and gracious host, whom we both enjoyed meeting and whose land we look forward to camping on again in the future. My wife also loved meeting Buster (so did I).