The best dog-friendly caravan campgrounds 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

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

1. The Cyclone Bunker

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74km from Cairns · 1 site · RV · Wonga Beach, QLD

🌴 Camp at “The Cyclone Bunker” – 6 Esplanade, Wonga Beach, QLD 🌴 Welcome to your tropical overnight escape, with beach front views of Wonga Beach! This private double block is perfect for self-contained campers, caravans, and camper trailers looking for a quiet, safe and spacious spot to rest, unwind, and explore the Daintree Coast. 🌞 What You’ll Love: • Huge, flat grassy yard ideal for campervans and camping setups • Covered outdoor area with table & chairs – perfect for relaxing with a cuppa or a beer • Tropical boat pond oasis filled with plants and fish – a peaceful touch of paradise • Freshly maintained lawn with established shade trees 🌊 Prime Location: • 20m stroll to the beach – ideal for sunrise walks or a quick swim • 12-minute drive to Bruce Belcher’s Daintree River Cruises – the best croc-spotting tours around • 17-minute drive to Daintree Village for coffee, breakfast, or a classic pub meal • 18-minute drive to the Daintree Rainforest – world heritage beauty at your doorstep 🚗 Nearby Access & Convenience: • Across the road from a boat ramp for kayaks, tinny boats or quad access • 3-min drive to Wonga Beach Service Station • 4-min drive to Daintree Beach Resort – the locals’ watering hole highly recommended 🌱 Bonus Features: • Friendly hosts live on-site upstairs and happy to offer local tips! • Basic power access can be arranged on request • Plenty of space to turn around trailers or large vehicles Please note: This is a Hipcamp overnight stay site only – no toilet/shower facilities available, so best suited for self-contained setups. Power to campers can be supplied without a worry. 😊 🌴 🍻

2. Mareeba Caravan Park

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45km from Cairns · 42 sites · Tents, RVs · Chewko, QLD

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.

3. Cairns South Camp Spots

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15km from Cairns · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Gordonvale, QLD

MUST BE SELF - CONTAINED CAMPERS (meaning you will need your own facilities and utilities like water, shower, toilet, solar). We can cater to CARS, TENTS, CAMPER TRAILERS, ROOF-TOP TENTS, VANS, MOTORHOMES. Level grassy spots, cool breezes, rural views, quiet, on private acreage that offer safe and secure overnight camping within 5 mins of shops, supermarket, laundrette, post office, medical facilities. LOCATION 20 klms south of Cairns and just 1 klm WEST of the new Bruce Hwy, mid-way between Edmonton and Gordonvale. 4 klms south of the campspot is the Gillies Hwy at Gordonvale to take you to the glorious Atherton Tablelands (Malanda, Millaa Millaa). 20 klms north begin the tourist destinations of Kuranda, Green Island, Fitzroy Island and Northern Beaches of Palm Cove, Trinity Beach and Port Douglas, the Daintree World Heritage Rainforests and Great Barrier Reef.

4. Cool Clean & Green in Julatten!

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58km from Cairns · 5 sites · RVs · Julatten, QLD

Juliet and Grant have been custodians since 2003, in that time we've built a house, raised a family and now that Alex and Hayley are both at University, life has become a little quieter, (not so sure if we like the quiet though!) Now we've only just started with Hipcamp, we do have a lot to discover, happy to listen and learn. We do offer plenty of space and you will not be crowded out as we keep numbers very limited. No facilities, no toilets, showers, electricity, rubbish bins etc. We do ask that you respect this as you must be fully self contained. We do not consider, a bucket with a lid, to be self contained ok! Right now though in our top dam, we have a flock of White Egrets roosting at night, spectacular when they depart & return each day, however due to the number of these birds, hundreds if not more! they have fouled the water in the dam & it's a bit on the nose.

5. Rusty Pheasant RV Retreat

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36km from Cairns · 11 sites · RVs · Biboohra, QLD

* EDIT WE ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THE WET SEASON...OPENING AGAIN 1st MAY 2026 * Caravan and RV ONLY camping on the banks of the Barron River. Large spacious bush sites with the option of fire pit. Abundant bird life, walks and swimming. This campsite suits self-contained campers equipped with drinking water supply as no potable water available. It also suits campers who enjoy the peace and quiet of the bush without loud neighbours. Of course quiet campfire banter is encouraged. BYO bike and cycle along the backroads passing through eucalypt bushland, cane fields and farming, finishing with lunch at a local coffee plantation. On the way home pop into the Mango Winery to top your day off with a delicious fruity champagne. NOTE; Dogs will be considered at the discretion of Rusty Pheasant owners. Please contact us prior to making a booking to discuss. Strict rules apply. Approval is only given if the breed, age and temperament is considered appropriate. Arriving on site without approval could mean cancelation of the booking and a direction to vacate.

Stories from the 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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Amanda

October 2025

5 m pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to Rusty Pheasant RV Retreat

Great hidden spot not too far from home. Good spot for the kids to run wild. Will definitely book again. Thanks tonina!

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Michelle

October 2025

4 m pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Rusty Pheasant RV Retreat

Great spot near the Barron river water was cool and clear. Well maintained, large sites, wood available which was handy. Hosts were so welcoming and friendly, will definitely be back.

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David

October 2025

5 m pop-up camper

With pets

1 night at The Cyclone Bunker

Connor is an awsome friendly guy who bends over backwards to help you out. The place was perfect 👌, we tried booking the caravan park in Wonga and found out why... plenty of spots but nothing for a family and dog, the lady was rude there when we were trying to get to the beach. Highly recommend the Cyclone Bunker, super friendly had a good yarn and offered more then he needed to. Thanks again

Patrick

October 2025

6 m pop-up camper

With pets

4 nights at Rusty Pheasant RV Retreat

Fantastic 4 night stay. Great river to cool off in during the day in with cool nights. Lovely hosts.

Sonne

September 2025

9 m pop-up camper

With kids

2 nights at Rusty Pheasant RV Retreat

Rusty Pheasant Farm is the perfect escape for both kids and adults! From the stunning swimming spot to the pool table and cozy indoor cinema, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. The facilities are spotless, with clean toilets and showers, and the surrounding wildlife makes the experience even more magical. We always love coming here—it’s our go-to getaway for relaxation, fun, and a touch of nature

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Laura

September 2025

5 m car

Weekend Trip to Cool Clean & Green in Julatten!

We had a very relaxing stay here! Very green and peaceful. We were the only campers there so enjoyed the solitude. Great views of the hinterland and potentially incredible sunset if the clouds clear for you!

Jamie

September 2025

6 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Cool Clean & Green in Julatten!

Lovely campsite with dams in the middle, we collected firewood and had a campfire and watched the birds at dusk, what a beautiful and peaceful place, would definitely recommend!

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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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Katja

September 2025

7 m travel trailer

2 nights at Rusty Pheasant RV Retreat

We had a lovely quiet time at Tonina's place. There's some history here, an old tobacco shed for starters ect...The camp-sites are big enough that we didn't have to unhitch our van. Each site has a firepit. There is 1 male and 1 female toilet and hot showers + 1 extra toilet and a laundry. Access to the Barron River is via a picturesque 2 minute meander down a path where we found a table and chairs and ended up spending a lot of time enjoying the views of crystal clear water flowing. Mesmerising. We'll be back for sure. 👍

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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

Ray

August 2025

8 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Cool Clean & Green in Julatten!

We had a great few days here all to ourselves just us and the animals we extended our stay as it was so enjoyable

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Jason

August 2025

6 m travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Rusty Pheasant RV Retreat

Great place to stay, just wish we had more time in the area! Host were welcoming and instructions were easy to follow, will definitely be back

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Jason

August 2025

7 m travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Rusty Pheasant RV Retreat

Great place to stay, just wish we had more time in the area! Host were welcoming and instructions were easy to follow, will definitely be back

Ray

August 2025

8 m travel trailer

2 nights at Cool Clean & Green in Julatten!

We had a great stay here extended another day so much to do Cape Trib Daintree and Port Douglas .At site 5 birds in the afternoon a nice sight cows roaming so free just doing their thing Bailey the horse (carrot banana and an apple or 2 😜loved it even had a visit from a skippy at the dam

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Ross

August 2025

7 m Class A

1 night at Cool Clean & Green in Julatten!

Great place to camp overnight or relax for a few days, take a couple of kilos of carrots for Bailey the Pony, he will come to visit😁👍

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Gregor

August 2025

8 m Class B

With kids

1 night at Cairns South Camp Spots

Very lovely hosts providing a quiet space on a very spacious property just south of Cairns. Would always go back with my family.

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Leanne

August 2025

8 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Cairns South Camp Spots

We loved staying at the site, was great and hosts were very welcoming. Was much better than being squeezed into the caravan parks. Would definitely stay again, thanks Gale

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DAVID

August 2025

7 m Class A

1 night at Rusty Pheasant RV Retreat

It would be motorhoming heaven if all camps were as good as this!

Ray

August 2025

8 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Mareeba Caravan Park