The best dog-friendly caravan parks near Cairns, Queensland

If you're looking to experience the great outdoors near Cairns, Queensland with your furry friend by your side and the comfort of your caravan, Hipcamp has over 930 options available for you! Some of the top-rated campsites include Mossman “Tati farm” stay (223 reviews), Wally's Roost (98 reviews), and Newell Beach Farm Stay (96 reviews). You can expect to pay an average of $25 per night, with options as low as $5. Popular amenities include toilets, showers, and cooking equipment, while popular activities include fishing, off-roading (OHV), and boating.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Cairns

If you're looking to experience the great outdoors near Cairns, Queensland with your furry friend by your side and the comfort of your caravan, Hipcamp has over 930 options available for you! Some of the top-rated campsites include Mossman “Tati farm” stay (223 reviews), Wally's Roost (98 reviews), and Newell Beach Farm Stay (96 reviews). You can expect to pay an average of $25 per night, with options as low as $5. Popular amenities include toilets, showers, and cooking equipment, while popular activities include fishing, off-roading (OHV), and boating.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Cairns

1. A Hideaway at Holloway's

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(27)

9.7km from Cairns · 2 sites · RVs

We offer 2 grassy site options, enough space for 2 RV's, Motor Home or Camper Trailer. Our block is situated only one street from the beautiful Holloways Beach, is a central location for all RV travellers. Perfectly positioned for those who enjoy seaside holidays. Need airport parking? We are only 15 minutes to the airport. A handy spot to park your Vehicle or RV. Make this your home-base while you explore our beautiful region, the Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, the scenic Atherton Tablelands, the picturesque Port Douglas and the tropical Daintree and Cape Tribulation Rainforests. Take advantage of easy access to walking and riding paths, swimming enclosure, stunning ocean views, beach and creek fishing and off leash dog beach. All of this right on your doorstep. Relax in the nearby picnic areas, complete with barbecues, children's playground and shaded grassy spaces. Right across from your campsite are popular local cafés, restaurants, live music, bottle shop and a laundromat! Enjoy local markets and many tourist destinations at surrounding beaches. Bus stop at your front door, to the city and northern beaches. The highly desirable Holloways Beach is the perfect balance of coastal charm and city convenience, with the CBD and Airport only a 15-minute drive away. Things to Note: Our site has power and water hook up. One fire pit on site. Please keep fire pit contained and ensure it's completely out before leaving it unattended. You must be fully self-contained with your own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste and rubbish with you on departure. Our neighbours enjoy a peaceful and quiet space and we ask all our guests to help respectfully maintain this. Quiet time between 10pm - 8am We wish you an adventurous stay at Holloways Beach Cairns!

2. Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut

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5.6km from Cairns · 333 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Few holiday resorts compare in popularity to our award-winning BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut in Tropical North Queensland. In fact, if you looked up the definition of ‘kid’s paradise’, you’re likely to see a description of BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut. Set just seven-minute drive from Cairns’ CBD, Cairns Coconut is an 11-hectare landscaped tropical oasis that holds its own against Cairns’ popular visitor attractions – the Great Barrier Reef, Wet Tropics Rainforest, and Atherton Tablelands. Accommodation comes in a few shapes and sizes – with cabins, condos, villas, caravan sites, and camping grounds available – all with the same access to the facilities that earned Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut its gold medal in the Queensland Tourism Awards (2019). Sure, World Heritage-listed icons might lure you out of the park’s surroundings but you can expect to walk away with holiday memories of what’s inside the park’s gates too; between the two swimming pools, slides, splash park, and pedal cars. If timing your visit for school holidays, be sure to call ahead to find out what activities are planned in-park – so parents can have some well-earned downtime and kids can burn off energy. *only sites are available for pet bookings* Please note: We are unable to accommodate boat, trailer, or van storage within the park.

3. Wally's Roost

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45km from Cairns · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

We are wildlife carers and have turned our property into a wildlife reserve for the animals. There is wildlife including wallabies (agile and betongs), brush tail possums and birds. A night viewing of possums and wallabies may be available. Please contact hosts to arrange this viewing.Enjoy the sunsets as you relax around the campfire. The property is surrounded by various nature reserves and attractions in the area within a 30 minute drive.(Granite Gorge Nature park, Davis creek national park and Emerald creek falls)We have three separate sites secluded from each other. One site accommodates large recreational vehicles, and is drive through, with farmland and hill views. The other two sites are situated by the creek. Please contact us before booking to discuss which site is best for your vehicle and camping set up. This campsite suits self-contained campers who bring their own camping toilet/shower, and drinking water supply.Your beloved pooch is most welcome to join you but required to remain within your campsite and must be restrained during the night due to the wildlife.If you would like to stay longer, we are happy to offer you a discount code (minimum 4 nights) - please contact us prior to booking.Children aged 13 years and under camp for free.Senior discounts available.

4. Herberton Wild River Caravan Park

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63km from Cairns · 1 site · Tent, RV

A family run, friendly , country style caravan park with powered and unpowered large sites. Toilets, hot showers and laundry in amenities blocks. Bush camping sites for larger groups and cabins and motel room accommodation. See the Mining Museum, Steam Train and the Historical Village. Close to heaps of walking and bike trials. Arrival before 5pm please. And we're a bit quirky!! To book, please call us 0475 632980

5. Mareeba Caravan Park

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45km from Cairns · 42 sites · Tents, RVs

Mareeba Bush Stays is a privately-owned, dedicated Caravan Park located near Mareeba, North Queensland. Set on 150 acres of private property in the heart of the Atherton Tablelands, just 8km from the centre of Mareeba, this exceptional RV & Caravan park caters directly for self-contained Motorhomes, Recreational Vehicles (RV) and Caravans in comfort and with ease. What makes us unique? Mareeba Bush Stays has 50 acres of dedicated parking area ideally situated atop a ridge, providing spectacular, sweeping views over the surrounding hills and plains and unfettered access to cool north-easterly breezes; There’s no individual spaces marked or allocated, giving you complete flexibility to choose your preferred location to maximize views, access and privacy; Central to all tourist attractions- unhook the van its an easy drive for a day to Cairns, The Reef, The Rainforest, Atherton Tableland towns and even go as far as Chillagoe. Good Phone/TV Reception, excellent Wifi. Private sites your choice to be close or away from everyone. Relax with friends. Enjoy spectacular sunsets – clear starry skies. Big Rigs welcome no reversing needed. Two Dams fully stocked with fresh water fish species and Redclaw. Mareeba Bushstays offers a Dump facility and this can be freely utilized by paying guests for both black and grey water disposal. Powered sites.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Tom

October 2025

7 m travel trailer

1 night at Mareeba Caravan Park

Great location set on 150 bush acres, lots to see and do on the property and Granite Gorge is just down the road and we'll worth visiting

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Stephen

October 2025

6 m Class B

6 nights at Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut

This was a lovely family orientated campground with a great backdrop of the hills behind Cairns and lots of bird life in the trees. The bathroom was nice and modern and very clean. The laundry facilities were also excellent. There is lots to do here with pools, waterpark and golf. Pizza at the bar was also really good.

Briana

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Wally's Roost

Perfect little weekend getaway not far from cairns. Went camping with my two dogs who swam their little hearts out in the creek. Super shady and private, will definitely be coming again

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Wil

October 2025

6 m Class A

2 nights at Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut

Beautiful place with enough privacy and space. Clean toilets and shower. Love the beautiful birds we saw in the campplace.

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Rachael

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Wally's Roost

We absolutely loved our stay at Possum Gully. Site 1 was secluded, and while the creek wasn’t fully flowing, it was ankle deep and suited us with our 2.5yo. We went up the first night to watch the animals being fed and this was the absolute highlight! I would recommend this to any friends looking for a lowkey stay that’s private and quiet

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Kritter

October 2025

Tent

With pets

4 nights at Wally's Roost

The site (we had site 3) was very open with plenty of space for tents and cars. It had a bathroom block where we set our portable toilet and shower - Way better than setting up our ensuite. The creek was minimal during our time (dry season) but still enough to entertain the kids and cool off. With a bit of rain it would be amazing during the wet season. We had local furry creatures visit us a few times when the site was quiet. Also, on the property, we saw a Frilled Neck Lizard over a metre long... we called him 'Fred'. -Amazing There are 2 approx. 20 min drives to Mareeba for necessities, we took the back roads. Saw a Brown snake, a lot of rural living and farm land. The hosts are lovely and respect privacy. We will be going back without the kids to enjoy the peace Wally's Roost has to offer.

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Alicia

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Wally's Roost

Camped for one night at Site 1 - Possum Gully. This camp site was well maintained, clean and spacious for multiple vehicles with a camp fire pit provided. This was the most secluded site of the three and only a short walk to the portaloo. Phil and Janette were both excellent hosts, supplying us with firewood for our stay. They invited guests to attend their nightly feedings of the wildlife which was a great experience. Janette shared a wealth of knowledge about the animals and we were lucky enough to see many animals, including Sparkles the possum and her new twin babies. I would highly recommend this camp site to others travelling through the Atherton region. I would definitely camp here again.

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Damien

September 2025

7 m travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to A Hideaway at Holloway's

We loved our stay at Hideways at Holloways Beach! Fanstastic location to explore Cairns and surrounds. Great spot complete with veggie garden and evening lighting to make the most of those balmy nights!

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Renee

September 2025

6 m travel trailer

3 nights at A Hideaway at Holloway's

Great location, quiet spot. Tracey was lovely and welcoming, giving us info on the area and allowing us to use her herb garden. Bonus laundromat across the street. Thanks for having us.

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Matthew

September 2025

5 m pop-up camper

With pets

2 nights at Mareeba Caravan Park

same as other review so nice stayed extra days with me and my dogs

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ALASDAIR

September 2025

5 m car

1 night at Herberton Wild River Caravan Park

Spacious bush camp site amongst eucalyptus forest.. Lovely shade later in the afternoon as the sun moves behind the mountain.

Kevin

September 2025

8 m travel trailer

2 nights at A Hideaway at Holloway's

Very convenient our 3rd stay and would stay again

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Tammy

September 2025

9 m Class A

With pets

2 nights at A Hideaway at Holloway's

It was private and quiet, lots of birds about too! Super convenient, bus to city and shopping centres across the road, short 5 minute walk to the beach and local cafe, which was amazing!

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Matthew

September 2025

5 m pop-up camper

With pets

2 nights at Mareeba Caravan Park

Beautiful spot by the billabong quiet and away from other guest which is great for myself and 2 big dogs all in all would glady stay again

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Dione

September 2025

6 m travel trailer

3 nights at A Hideaway at Holloway's

I’m m a repeat visitor I love it here . Beautiful spot right near the beach and a local shops for anything you would need.

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Jason

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Wally's Roost

Nice secluded spot with flat ground right next to the little creek. Well maintained and provided a bin and fire pit. Would definitely come back!

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Pania

August 2025

7 m travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at A Hideaway at Holloway's

Perfect little hideaway! Tracey was absolutely lovely and so very helpful. The property, even though it is near the main road was very private and well maintained. Thank you Tracey we will see you next trip 😊

Tim

August 2025

6 m travel trailer

3 nights at A Hideaway at Holloway's

We stayed 3 nights great location just 1 street back from Holloway’s beach with a couple of restaurants and takeaways, Tracey had an awesome garden we could select from fresh herbs vegetables etc thank you Tim & Shelley

Danni

August 2025

7 m travel trailer

3 nights at A Hideaway at Holloway's

We really enjoyed our stay here. It’s a lovely private camp and such a convenient, central spot while we explored Cairns and the surrounding areas. Having a laundromat just across the road was super handy too. Great base for adventures!

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Emily

August 2025

12 m travel trailer

With pets

2 nights at A Hideaway at Holloway's

Loved our stay here. Tracey was a great host and told us all the best places to eat and see at Holloways Beach. Private spot and walking distance to the beach.