The best dog-friendly camping near Glendale

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Camping with pets in Glendale means you’re spoiled for choice—over 280 sites welcome four-legged companions, so there’s no need to leave anyone behind. Expect average prices around $39 a night, but you’ll find spots that dip as low as $10. Most sites allow campfires, and you’ll have access to showers and toilets. Fishing, swimming, and climbing are all on offer, with local favourites like Take-A-Break Bush Camp (297 reviews), Forest Fields Campstay (255 reviews), and Rockhampton Waterski Club (228 reviews) topping the list. You’ll find sites tucked into bushland, near creeks, and close to climbing spots—perfect for active campers with energetic dogs. Pack your lead, your fishing rod, and some marshmallows; Glendale’s ready for you and your mate.

95% (2.4K)

Top-rated campgrounds

The Bush Retreat

4. The Bush Retreat

49km from Glendale · 1 site · Tent, RV · Rockhampton, QLD
Welcome to The Bush Retreat, where you can enjoy the sounds of the bush, pristine sunsets over the mountains, surrounded by Eucalyptus trees and pure good old Aussie Bush. A suitable 4WD access is recommended. The property offers 5 private sites approximately 100 meters a part. There are no amenities here, campers will need to be self contained and leave no trace. Pets welcome, please make sure they are under control and cleaned up after. Relax in peace and quiet at your camp site, enjoy your private camp fire with plenty of firewood. Say Gday to the Neighbouring cattle. This is a Quiet, noise free bush camp. It’s for quiet relaxing activities, you may like reading a good book under the shade of the trees, long walks along the peaceful country roads, plenty of space to let your dog run around and play while you plan your itinerary for your next leg of your travels. Australian Bush there is a possibility of wild life wandering into your camp site. Suitable clothing like closed in footwear, jeans/long pants, sun protection. Do not feed any wildlife and please do not throw scraps/food into the bush! Please use your own rubbish/waste disposal set up. Approximately 10 kilometres off the Bruce Highway.
Campfires
from 
AU$31
 / night

Camping with pets in Glendale means you’re spoiled for choice—over 280 sites welcome four-legged companions, so there’s no need to leave anyone behind. Expect average prices around $39 a night, but you’ll find spots that dip as low as $10. Most sites allow campfires, and you’ll have access to showers and toilets. Fishing, swimming, and climbing are all on offer, with local favourites like Take-A-Break Bush Camp (297 reviews), Forest Fields Campstay (255 reviews), and Rockhampton Waterski Club (228 reviews) topping the list. You’ll find sites tucked into bushland, near creeks, and close to climbing spots—perfect for active campers with energetic dogs. Pack your lead, your fishing rod, and some marshmallows; Glendale’s ready for you and your mate.

95% (2.4K)

Top-rated campgrounds

The Bush Retreat

4. The Bush Retreat

49km from Glendale · 1 site · Tent, RV · Rockhampton, QLD
Welcome to The Bush Retreat, where you can enjoy the sounds of the bush, pristine sunsets over the mountains, surrounded by Eucalyptus trees and pure good old Aussie Bush. A suitable 4WD access is recommended. The property offers 5 private sites approximately 100 meters a part. There are no amenities here, campers will need to be self contained and leave no trace. Pets welcome, please make sure they are under control and cleaned up after. Relax in peace and quiet at your camp site, enjoy your private camp fire with plenty of firewood. Say Gday to the Neighbouring cattle. This is a Quiet, noise free bush camp. It’s for quiet relaxing activities, you may like reading a good book under the shade of the trees, long walks along the peaceful country roads, plenty of space to let your dog run around and play while you plan your itinerary for your next leg of your travels. Australian Bush there is a possibility of wild life wandering into your camp site. Suitable clothing like closed in footwear, jeans/long pants, sun protection. Do not feed any wildlife and please do not throw scraps/food into the bush! Please use your own rubbish/waste disposal set up. Approximately 10 kilometres off the Bruce Highway.
Campfires
from 
AU$31
 / night

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