- Camping with pets allowed
The best dog-friendly camping near Hervey Bay
94% (8.3K) • 503 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Hervey Bay
Hidden Creek Farm Qld
1. Hidden Creek Farm Qld
99%
(275)
44km from Hervey Bay · 14 sites · Tents, RVs
Hidden Creek Farm QLD, A slice of nature26 Acres nestled on the banks of Myrtle creek where farm meets forest. Camp with us on our open grassy fields or amongst the trees.
One vehicle with one camp set up permitted per site only. This is so we all have plenty of room and not camping in top of each other.
There is plenty to see and enjoy.
- Wind back with a couple of drinks at our picturesque creek Lookout.
- Jump on a kayak and paddle through the rain forest. (Kayaks free to use)
- Spot the local Fauna including Turtles, Echidnas, kangaroos, Mary River cod and the uncountable bird species.
- Let the Kids burn off some energy at our playground.
- 2 drop toilets one at each camp ground
- hot shower at flynns camp.
- moveable firepits available and one inbuilt one.
Firewood bundles available for purchase
Fires on the ground not permitted
- Close boat ramps to the Mary River both fresh and salt water.
- Courtesy bus for the Royal Hotel Tiaro available Fri - Sat you will need to call them to book.
Located in Pioneers Rest just 7mins north of Tiaro and 20mins south of Maryborough.
Check us out on Facebook
IF YOU WILL BE ARRIVING AFTER 6PM PLEASE LET US KNOW BEFORE YOU ARRIVE.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
AU$19
/ night
Gumtree Dam Highlands
2. Gumtree Dam Highlands
98%
(351)
46km from Hervey Bay · 11 sites · Tents, RVs
We have 9 gorgeous Scottish Highlands, the Scottish folk pronounce it "Heilen Coos" so that's how we say it, I'm not spelling it wrong 🤩😆You'll meet Kelvin the Scottish Highland Bull, Oakley her calf Lucy, Willow and her calf Ferdinand (Ferdi), and our new additions Dusty and Maddi, they can be both fun and relaxing to watch doing zoomies around the yard, swimming in the dam or chilling under a tree 😁 We have 2 new little ones Alfie and Angus
Keep in mind from December to March we have hot, rainy summers. For the adventurous campers who use swags/tents, we suggest a stretcher and a gazebo with walls for a little comfort. Some areas need 4wd also.
Check in is after 1pm and check out is strictly before 10.30am, we promise you will get your 'Heilen Coo' fix 😝
We have Souvineers and firewood please bring cash 😍
Be mindful around all animals as they get to know you, be smart please. Kids can bring bikes, must be supervised at all times, no screaming or running.
Pets are welcome, we have 2 dogs Jesse and Cane, who are both very friendly. Our Maremma is an Italian breed of livestock gaurdian dog, he does bark a little at night to protect our pets, which goes hand in hand with all of our other farm noises 😉
Our Neighbours have fish farms, you may hear the odd gun go off, just to scare the shags away from feeding in the ponds. It's totally safe.
Feel free to put on some music and have a few drinks by the campfire, but we want our farm to be a place where our animals and our guests feel safe and relaxed, so we do not accommodate noisy parties.
Relax and unwind with a book or go for a bush walk and listen to the kookaburras. Watch Sea Eagles, pelican, wild budgies, rainbow lorikeet and more. All your cares will feel like they are a million miles away as you soak up nature, we guarantee you will have an amazing experience.
6 Kms in at our historic Childers there is a Woolworths, IGA, great pubs for lunch, cafes and bakeries, plus a swimming pool, museum, snakes down under and Woodgate beach 25 mins away.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from
AU$25
/ night
RUSTIC RETREAT
3. RUSTIC RETREAT
98%
(43)
46km from Hervey Bay · 6 sites
Our property is situated on the banks of the great sandy strait just 400m from the Tuan Boat ramp with access to Fraser Island by boat or kayak. We are surrounded by Tuan State Forest and wetlands. There is a medium sized dam on the property for swimming.The Tuan Forshore has a park, BBQ area and picnic tables as well as garbage disposal.
There is plenty of space in the surrounding forests for mountain biking, motor-biking and walking. 3km down the road in Boonooroo you will find a large park with tennis court and public BBQ's. The bowls club and Golf Club just 3km away and serve meals on weekends.
This site is suitable for caravans, RV's, camper trailers. There is NO toilet facility on the property. We are VERY dog friendly and can be off lead as long as the dogs are friendly towards people and other dogs and don't bite our horses. We also have other peoples horses agisting in paddocks. Activities you can do include boating, kayaking, swimming, fishing, crabbing, walking, stand up paddle boarding, bird watching, kangaroo spotting, playing in the parks, beach tennis, mountain biking, hiking etc.
Camp sites are far from the main house and other sites so you can have camp fires and play music, use generators without worry.
Campers will need to be self contained (rubbish and toilets) and please leave your campsite the way you found it. Don't leave toilet paper or rubbish in fire pits please.
Enter / Exit the main gate by pushing the code into the key pad. Gate closes after 20 seconds once it is fully open so be quick.
NOTE: ***During Summer- November, December, January and February there are midgees (sandflies) at dusk and dawn and we do recommend midgee screening or spraying the mesh on your caravan windows as the standard mozzie mesh will not keep them out. Bring coils, a fan as they hate any breeze, bug spray and long sleeved pants and tops to wear in the evenings from about 5pm-7pm!***
*4X4's are recommended if you don't stay along the fence line as it can get muddy if there has been lots of rain. If you stay along the fence line you will be fine as the roads are compact and hard and the camp sites along this fence are higher up, they are marked with Fire Pits so camp here if you want to stay dry and get a good breeze.*
Campfires
from
AU$43
/ night
Childers, Creekside Campsite.
4. Childers, Creekside Campsite.
98%
(90)
49km from Hervey Bay · 1 site · Tent, RV
Park your caravan or pitch your tent by the creek, Stockyard Creek. On our 28 acre property you have access to an extremely large dam for your water toys ( non powered) and mowed walking tracks all over the property. Campers must be self contained with their own toilet.
Kangaroos are everywhere and an abundance of birdlife have the 2nd very large dam all to themselves. The site provides complete privacy and peace and quiet except for the bird song.
The Heritage township of Childers is 5 minutes away by car, Woolies, restaurants as well as a main street that is very worth while walking down. Great coffee shops and interesting old Hotels. A great place to stop over if you are heading north or south.
If travelling with family/friends (more then one caravan/tent), please contact us for site availability.
Campfires
Picnic table
from
AU$31
/ night
Circles In The Forest bush camp
5. Circles In The Forest bush camp
98%
(44)
50km from Hervey Bay · 21 sites · Tents, RVs
"Timeless Tranquility" is the slogan of Circles in the Forest bush camp, situated 4 km south of Childers on 236 acres of natural bush land. As the slogan suggests, this camp site is surrounded by native Australian bush land with lots of birds and wildlife to be enjoyed . You can enjoy a bush walk, read a book, ride your bike, gaze into the fire or just sit and listen to nature's beautiful sounds.
The site consists of 18 camp sites, flushing toilets and two hot water showers. Enjoy a hot shower in a delux converted water tank. A fire pit with barbecue grill is also provided. No bins or drinking water is available (Non-potable bore water is available)
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
AU$31
/ night
94% (8.3K) • 503 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Hervey Bay
Hidden Creek Farm Qld
1. Hidden Creek Farm Qld
99%
(275)
44km from Hervey Bay · 14 sites · Tents, RVs
Hidden Creek Farm QLD, A slice of nature26 Acres nestled on the banks of Myrtle creek where farm meets forest. Camp with us on our open grassy fields or amongst the trees.
One vehicle with one camp set up permitted per site only. This is so we all have plenty of room and not camping in top of each other.
There is plenty to see and enjoy.
- Wind back with a couple of drinks at our picturesque creek Lookout.
- Jump on a kayak and paddle through the rain forest. (Kayaks free to use)
- Spot the local Fauna including Turtles, Echidnas, kangaroos, Mary River cod and the uncountable bird species.
- Let the Kids burn off some energy at our playground.
- 2 drop toilets one at each camp ground
- hot shower at flynns camp.
- moveable firepits available and one inbuilt one.
Firewood bundles available for purchase
Fires on the ground not permitted
- Close boat ramps to the Mary River both fresh and salt water.
- Courtesy bus for the Royal Hotel Tiaro available Fri - Sat you will need to call them to book.
Located in Pioneers Rest just 7mins north of Tiaro and 20mins south of Maryborough.
Check us out on Facebook
IF YOU WILL BE ARRIVING AFTER 6PM PLEASE LET US KNOW BEFORE YOU ARRIVE.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
AU$19
/ night
Gumtree Dam Highlands
2. Gumtree Dam Highlands
98%
(351)
46km from Hervey Bay · 11 sites · Tents, RVs
We have 9 gorgeous Scottish Highlands, the Scottish folk pronounce it "Heilen Coos" so that's how we say it, I'm not spelling it wrong 🤩😆You'll meet Kelvin the Scottish Highland Bull, Oakley her calf Lucy, Willow and her calf Ferdinand (Ferdi), and our new additions Dusty and Maddi, they can be both fun and relaxing to watch doing zoomies around the yard, swimming in the dam or chilling under a tree 😁 We have 2 new little ones Alfie and Angus
Keep in mind from December to March we have hot, rainy summers. For the adventurous campers who use swags/tents, we suggest a stretcher and a gazebo with walls for a little comfort. Some areas need 4wd also.
Check in is after 1pm and check out is strictly before 10.30am, we promise you will get your 'Heilen Coo' fix 😝
We have Souvineers and firewood please bring cash 😍
Be mindful around all animals as they get to know you, be smart please. Kids can bring bikes, must be supervised at all times, no screaming or running.
Pets are welcome, we have 2 dogs Jesse and Cane, who are both very friendly. Our Maremma is an Italian breed of livestock gaurdian dog, he does bark a little at night to protect our pets, which goes hand in hand with all of our other farm noises 😉
Our Neighbours have fish farms, you may hear the odd gun go off, just to scare the shags away from feeding in the ponds. It's totally safe.
Feel free to put on some music and have a few drinks by the campfire, but we want our farm to be a place where our animals and our guests feel safe and relaxed, so we do not accommodate noisy parties.
Relax and unwind with a book or go for a bush walk and listen to the kookaburras. Watch Sea Eagles, pelican, wild budgies, rainbow lorikeet and more. All your cares will feel like they are a million miles away as you soak up nature, we guarantee you will have an amazing experience.
6 Kms in at our historic Childers there is a Woolworths, IGA, great pubs for lunch, cafes and bakeries, plus a swimming pool, museum, snakes down under and Woodgate beach 25 mins away.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from
AU$25
/ night
RUSTIC RETREAT
3. RUSTIC RETREAT
98%
(43)
46km from Hervey Bay · 6 sites
Our property is situated on the banks of the great sandy strait just 400m from the Tuan Boat ramp with access to Fraser Island by boat or kayak. We are surrounded by Tuan State Forest and wetlands. There is a medium sized dam on the property for swimming.The Tuan Forshore has a park, BBQ area and picnic tables as well as garbage disposal.
There is plenty of space in the surrounding forests for mountain biking, motor-biking and walking. 3km down the road in Boonooroo you will find a large park with tennis court and public BBQ's. The bowls club and Golf Club just 3km away and serve meals on weekends.
This site is suitable for caravans, RV's, camper trailers. There is NO toilet facility on the property. We are VERY dog friendly and can be off lead as long as the dogs are friendly towards people and other dogs and don't bite our horses. We also have other peoples horses agisting in paddocks. Activities you can do include boating, kayaking, swimming, fishing, crabbing, walking, stand up paddle boarding, bird watching, kangaroo spotting, playing in the parks, beach tennis, mountain biking, hiking etc.
Camp sites are far from the main house and other sites so you can have camp fires and play music, use generators without worry.
Campers will need to be self contained (rubbish and toilets) and please leave your campsite the way you found it. Don't leave toilet paper or rubbish in fire pits please.
Enter / Exit the main gate by pushing the code into the key pad. Gate closes after 20 seconds once it is fully open so be quick.
NOTE: ***During Summer- November, December, January and February there are midgees (sandflies) at dusk and dawn and we do recommend midgee screening or spraying the mesh on your caravan windows as the standard mozzie mesh will not keep them out. Bring coils, a fan as they hate any breeze, bug spray and long sleeved pants and tops to wear in the evenings from about 5pm-7pm!***
*4X4's are recommended if you don't stay along the fence line as it can get muddy if there has been lots of rain. If you stay along the fence line you will be fine as the roads are compact and hard and the camp sites along this fence are higher up, they are marked with Fire Pits so camp here if you want to stay dry and get a good breeze.*
Campfires
from
AU$43
/ night
Childers, Creekside Campsite.
4. Childers, Creekside Campsite.
98%
(90)
49km from Hervey Bay · 1 site · Tent, RV
Park your caravan or pitch your tent by the creek, Stockyard Creek. On our 28 acre property you have access to an extremely large dam for your water toys ( non powered) and mowed walking tracks all over the property. Campers must be self contained with their own toilet.
Kangaroos are everywhere and an abundance of birdlife have the 2nd very large dam all to themselves. The site provides complete privacy and peace and quiet except for the bird song.
The Heritage township of Childers is 5 minutes away by car, Woolies, restaurants as well as a main street that is very worth while walking down. Great coffee shops and interesting old Hotels. A great place to stop over if you are heading north or south.
If travelling with family/friends (more then one caravan/tent), please contact us for site availability.
Campfires
Picnic table
from
AU$31
/ night
Circles In The Forest bush camp
5. Circles In The Forest bush camp
98%
(44)
50km from Hervey Bay · 21 sites · Tents, RVs
"Timeless Tranquility" is the slogan of Circles in the Forest bush camp, situated 4 km south of Childers on 236 acres of natural bush land. As the slogan suggests, this camp site is surrounded by native Australian bush land with lots of birds and wildlife to be enjoyed . You can enjoy a bush walk, read a book, ride your bike, gaze into the fire or just sit and listen to nature's beautiful sounds.
The site consists of 18 camp sites, flushing toilets and two hot water showers. Enjoy a hot shower in a delux converted water tank. A fire pit with barbecue grill is also provided. No bins or drinking water is available (Non-potable bore water is available)
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
AU$31
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Rebecca
1 week ago
Tent
With kids
The stay at Hidden Creek was beautiful! There was lots of space to walk and ride out push bikes! The fire pits and areas were all clean and well maintained. We will absolutely be back! Beautiful spot!
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Phil
1 week ago
Tent
With kids
We had such a great staybeven for ONE night. The shower setup was honestly one of the most intuitive and easy-to-use we’ve come across at a campsite — simple, practical, and just works!! The whole property has a relaxed, welcoming feel, and Mary the dog absolutely made our trip. She’s so friendly that even our 2year old ran off playing with her like they’d known each other for years!!!
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Tristen
2 weeks ago
Tent
Honestly, such a great experience! The cows were so awesome, and they are clearly very cared for. The friendly farm dogs made us feel very safe walking around the property.
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Caitlin
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
We really enjoyed our stay - we were the only campers there! It was lovely to visit the creek and take the kayak out. We had our dog with us, who quickly became friends with Mary! It was a peaceful, clean and well thought out camping space. Toilet and shower were clean and easy to use.
Thank you Janita for creating such a safe and welcoming space to stay 🌿
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Gillian
3 weeks ago
7 m travel trailer
An awesome spot, hosts were so friendly. Coos were beautiful. Dogs were our best friends. Highly recommended and we will definitely be back.
Had the most relaxing weekend. Will definitely be back
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Wendy
January 2026
9 m travel trailer
With pets
Fabulous spot. Single camp spot with complete privacy, you can not see anyone else at all. The hosts were very nice people and not intrusive. Flat, plenty of turning room, extensive mowed paths, fire place with fire wood already in it. We will be back for sure, thank you for having us
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Emily
January 2026
Tent
Cute little spot. Well looked after, flat spots with fire rings, and very private. Will definitely come back
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Devina
January 2026
Tent
Beautiful space to camp, relaxing and quiet. It was a perfect spot for my first time solo camping. The 'beach' at the creek was a lovely space to relax and enjoy the surrounding nature.
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Alexandra
January 2026
5 m car
We arrived late but still got the big fire pit to ourselves, plenty of space between camping parties. Good amenities. Kayaking was a little tricky due to submerged trees blocking the river but still fun to have a float around the small accessible area!
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Debbie
January 2026
8 m Class A
With pets
Very peaceful weekend with the family great set up at the playground for kids and the adults the dogs loved g th he creek beach for swimming
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Ashley
January 2026
Tent
Great little escape was nice and quiet. Good river make sure to find the little beach to swim. Dogs had a great time. Shower and toilets were handy too. Thanks for a great stay.
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Sarah
January 2026
Tent
With pets
What a lovely spot! It was very private and it was kept very clean with fresh mowed lawns too. There was firewood already there and instructions were very clear. We will definitely be back!
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Jessica
January 2026
6 m travel trailer
With kids
I couldn’t recommend this place more. All of the sites are spread out so you aren’t close to random people. The showers have awesome hot water. There is plenty for the kids to do and Chrissy & Duane do so well to get the kids involved in the animal feeding. Great location only 10 minutes from Childers but you still feel like you are in the bush. 10/10!
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Jake
January 2026
Tent
Easily one of the easiest places to recommend!
We definitely made use of all the amenities and the convenient store we found was very convenient. Mary was also a gem along with all the other animals.
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Marie
January 2026
5 m pop-up camper
With pets
Just the most wonderful place. Duane and Chrissy are brilliant hosts and the animals make it extra special. We will definitely be going back. Highly recommend
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Ben
January 2026
Tent
It was spacious and peaceful. Nice flat camping spots. Great amenities. Host was kind and friendly.
Will camp again
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Holly
January 2026
5 m Class B
Lovely spot with plenty of room to camp. The host is very friendly, and the amenities are clean. The walking trails are well maintained, and the creek is beautiful!
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Amie
January 2026
6 m Class B
With kids
Was a beautiful bush camp. Peaceful. Animals were a great hit with our daughter. Would definitely recommend.
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Jess
January 2026
Tent
With kids
Beautiful location! Lovely couple running the place. Felt very safe and welcome the whole time. Short 25min drive to beach and less than 10min drive to Childers town. Loved the animal feeding in the afternoons 😍
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Deana
January 2026
Tent
Group trip
This is hands down one of the best campsites we’ve ever been to. Duane welcomed us as soon as we arrived and was very friendly throughout our entire stay. Plenty of space around for us to set up and the friendly dogs kept us company with lots of cuddles. We were able to spend plenty of time with the highland cows and even give them a brush! Duane and Chrissy were very good at explaining how to be safe around the cows while enjoying their company. Will definitely be coming back!
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