The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Innisfail, Queensland

In Innisfail, camping with your pets is straightforward—over 440 options let you bring your furry mates along. This region isn’t just cane fields and rainforest; you’ll find campsites tucked beside swimming creeks, near climbing spots, and close to fishing holes locals swear by. Bring your dog, light a campfire, and enjoy access to showers that actually have hot water. Prices start at $17 a night, with the average closer to $30, so you won’t need to break the bank. Top picks? Try Tropical Woopen Creek Camping (179 reviews) for river swims, Pamona Park, nr Gordonvale (101 reviews) for wide open paddocks, or Mena Creek River Retreat Camp (80 reviews) for shady spots right by the water. Most sites welcome pets, and you’ll never be far from a spot to swim or cast a line. Rubbish bins and showers are easy to find, and the vibe is laid-back—just how North Queensland likes it.

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Top-rated campgrounds

In Innisfail, camping with your pets is straightforward—over 440 options let you bring your furry mates along. This region isn’t just cane fields and rainforest; you’ll find campsites tucked beside swimming creeks, near climbing spots, and close to fishing holes locals swear by. Bring your dog, light a campfire, and enjoy access to showers that actually have hot water. Prices start at $17 a night, with the average closer to $30, so you won’t need to break the bank. Top picks? Try Tropical Woopen Creek Camping (179 reviews) for river swims, Pamona Park, nr Gordonvale (101 reviews) for wide open paddocks, or Mena Creek River Retreat Camp (80 reviews) for shady spots right by the water. Most sites welcome pets, and you’ll never be far from a spot to swim or cast a line. Rubbish bins and showers are easy to find, and the vibe is laid-back—just how North Queensland likes it.

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1. Cairns South Camp Spots

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59km from Innisfail · 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.

2. Rainforest Stream Near Cairns

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38km from Innisfail · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Fishery Falls, QLD

Rainforest property with clearings offering seclusion and privacy where you will not be disturbed. This property backs on the the pristine Wooroonooran National Park and beautiful Fig Tree Creek. Swimming in secluded locations and bushwalking are waiting for you here.

3. Wakana Ridge Homestead

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54km from Innisfail · 1 site · Tent, RV · Barrine, QLD

Your Exclusive Off-Grid Farm Stay (where lake views and mischievous goats await). Secluded yet perfectly located 70 acre retreat in Barrine, Atherton Tablelands. Just 12 mins from the quaint town of Yungaburra and less than an hour from Cairns, where nature, adventure, and relaxation come together. Nestled on the edge of Lake Tinaroo, our exclusive one-site-only campground offers 360-degree views, lake access, and a true off-grid experience—with local attractions just around the corner. Wake up to the sounds of nature and spend your days kayaking or fishing on the lake, bird watching, taking a refreshing swim, or simply unwinding by the water. Adventure seekers can explore hiking trails, waterfalls, and local markets or indulge in nearby cheese and chocolate factories. Lake Barrine and Lake Eacham just 5-10 mins away. At Wakana Ridge Homestead, we’re building our organic farm, embracing sustainable off-grid living, regenerative farming and welcoming guests who appreciate nature’s beauty. Animal lovers will love joining in to feed the goats and chickens—making this the perfect escape for families, couples, and anyone who loves the great outdoors. Our campsite offers: - Easy access for caravans, campers, and tents - Water connection and dump point - Lakefront access for watersports and fishing (BYO boat) - Nearby boat ramp - Privacy—only one booking at a time. Optional ‘No Farm Fuss – Just Relax’ add-on for a quieter stay. - Local knowledge for the best sightseeing spots - Lots of add-ons to choose from under 'Extras' when booking (don't miss out!) - Pet-friendly on application. Slow down, stretch out, and settle into nature. Here you’ll find privacy, comfort, and a little farm magic—whether you’re here to rest, roam, or reconnect. P.S. Discount offered for weekly stays or big families (4+ kids). Keen to camp for free? We offer occasional free stays in exchange for a bit of weeding🌿 -Message us before booking! Please Note – Wakana Ridge is in its early days, and we’re still finding our feet as hosts. We’re slowly building and improving the space, learning as we go, and doing our best to make your stay comfortable and memorable. Your good vibes and feedback mean the world. Thanks for being part of the journey!

4. Burraview

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55km from Innisfail · 1 site · RV · Yungaburra, QLD

Welcome to Yungaburra city farm camp grounds. Located only 400m from the centre of Yungaburra. # We only accept fully self contained caravans and rvs. # We provide no facilities. # Flat and open or shady sites around a group of trees. # $30 per night per vehicle. Cash only Address is 30 Beech st, Yungaburra. Please follow the number 30 and find a suitable parking area near the trees, please stick to the mowed areas only. Self checkin from midday. We will call around and collect cash only payment each night at 5pm. Maximum stay is one week. Lovely paddock and outlook to park your camper and in a location that is so close to all that the Yungaburra village has to offer: Platypus walk on the corner, pub, markets on the corner, supermarket open everyday, pharmacy, post office and multiple dining options all within a short walk. If you love waking from your camp and exploring a beautiful little town village; then you have to camp here! Firewood available to purchase.

5. Highleigh Farm Stay

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54km from Innisfail · 26 sites · RVs · Gordonvale, QLD

If you require power, please visit our website for your booking. Check your inbox for your pre-arrival email, which will contain details for your self check-in. Keen for a budget-friendly alternative to traditional van parks? Welcome to Highleigh Farm – a relaxed, family and pet friendly campground tucked at the base of the stunning Walsh’s Pyramid. Once just a cane paddock, this beaut patch has been lovingly brought to life with over 700 native trees planted, it’s now a little bush oasis – full of native birds, bush tucker, and good vibes. Just a cruisy 20-minute drive from the Cairns CBD, Highleigh Farm is the perfect launch pad to explore the region. We’ve got roomy, grassed sites (yep, we keep ’em green year-round thanks to irrigation), friendly chooks and guinea fowl strutting about the gardens, and horses always keen for a scratch and a yarn. There’s a mini pump track for the ankle-biters, a big shady communal area with a BBQ shelter, firepit, and plenty of open space for kids to run wild and your furry mates to stretch their legs. The whole joint’s securely fenced and gated, so you can kick back with peace of mind. Our big-rig-friendly sites come with individual power and water outlets, but if you’re more the off-grid type, you can book an unpowered site too. Either way, there’s plenty of space to spread out and soak in the serenity. Heads up: We don’t have toilets or showers onsite, so you’ll need to be fully self-contained. But don’t stress – the nearest dump point is just around the corner at Greenpatch Campground.

Stories from the community

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Clare

3 weeks ago

8 m travel trailer

2 nights at Wakana Ridge Homestead

A beautiful peaceful spot on top of a hill with panoramic views of tinaroo dam and pasture. Enjoyed walking, feeding the goats in an adjacent field and kayaking in the courtesy kayaks made available for guests. A very welcome breeze and warm friendly hosts.

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Jasmin

November 2025

5 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Wakana Ridge Homestead

Wakana Ridge was a stunning place to stay for the weekend! Endless amazing views with easy access down to Tinaroo dam where the kids had a ball on the kayaks provided. Katrina and Jesse we're fabulous hosts, so welcoming and friendly. An added bonus too was feeding the cheeky goats and the kids collecting the chicken eggs. We absolutely loved it here and will be back.

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Anne

October 2025

7 m travel trailer

3 nights at Wakana Ridge Homestead

Great position, close to towns, beautiful views and peaceful atmosphere 👌

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Jade

October 2025

5 m travel trailer

With kids

2 nights at Wakana Ridge Homestead

An absolutely beautiful place to stay! With 360 degree views of the tablelands & lake Tinaroo, its hard to beat this place. The hosts were amazing too, super helpful & have the cutest goats! Can't recommend this place enough!

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Shirley

October 2025

6 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Wakana Ridge Homestead

Great spot with fantastic views, sunsets & starry nights. Added bonus of lovely dry firewood & a crate of goodies to entertain everyone. Even has garbage bins & a dump point!!! Quite windy for our stay but positioned the vans to block the wind

James & Jann

October 2025

6 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Wakana Ridge Homestead

Such a beautiful spot. We spent three nights with Trina and Jesse and loved it. Trina’s communication is second to none. Some of the best we have experienced on hip camps if not the best. The options they make available are exceptional. Being off the land we didn’t worry about the farm experience but took advantage of the fresh eggs which where excellent and Jesse delivered two loads of fire wood. The site was freshly mowed and great touches with a big box of books and games. A dump point and fire pit. The view is simply stunning. As mentioned in their brief you are on top of a ridge and can be windy but if you set up with the van behind you it’s no issue. The view makes it worthwhile. Would recommend Trina and Jesse place to anyone. You will be well looked after.

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Nathan

October 2025

12 m travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Wakana Ridge Homestead

We absolutely loved it here! Trina and Jesse are so welcoming and helpful. Awesome site and an even better view. The kids loved the animals and feeding the goats. They even brought up a box full of books and activities for the kids. They also offer bins, drinking water and a dump point. You really can’t go wrong with this spot. Highly highly recommend!!

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Hollie

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Wakana Ridge Homestead

Katrina was super welcoming and friendly. The view from the fire pit was magic and so peaceful. The goats were hilarious. We would highly recommend staying here and will definitely be back again.

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Nigel

September 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Wakana Ridge Homestead

Very tidy, green and well set up camp spot all to ourselves with amazing views and a much shorter and easier walk than it looks like in the pictures to get down to the lake. Very helpful and friendly hosts and goats 🐐 😀.

David

September 2025

6 m pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to Wakana Ridge Homestead

We had the most incredible stay at Wakana Ridge Homestead! From the moment we arrived, Katrina and Jessie made us feel completely welcome with their warm, down-to-earth vibes. Their passion for homesteading is truly inspiring — we got a glimpse into their amazing lifestyle, met their friendly goats, and even sampled Katrina’s homemade Davidson plum jam (which was absolute magic). The campsite itself is perched high on the ridge with views that could be straight out of a travel brochure — sunrise and sunset were breathtaking. We cooled off in the lake, soaked up the serenity, and genuinely felt like we had discovered a hidden gem. To top it all off… we left with 6 baby chickens in tow! 🐥🐥🐥🐥🐥🐥 Couldn’t recommend this spot more highly — already planning our next visit. Thanks again Katrina and Jessie for such a memorable experience!

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Julie

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Wakana Ridge Homestead

Wow. What a stunning place. The view is amazing. It is so peaceful and the stars are so bright. I ordered the grazing board. It was so well presented and such a great variety with homemade plum jam (you won’t find any better). Perfect for sharing around the fire. Katrina was the best host. Nothing was too much effort. Having rubbish bins and a dump Point was a plus. Loved the goats. Definitely commjng back.

Monica

August 2025

7 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Rainforest Stream Near Cairns

We had an amazing time camping at this property. The swimming holes were incredible and exceeded our expectations. There was so much space and the spot was very private. A cassowary strolled through in the early morning. Mark and his wife were absolutely lovely. We will be booking this spot again!

Tracey

August 2025

7 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Rainforest Stream Near Cairns

Lovely quiet and relaxing stay will definitely stay again soon!

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Helen

August 2025

12 m travel trailer

Group trip

2 nights at Wakana Ridge Homestead

Wow wow wow, such a great camp, totally private, best views ever, great fire pit, rubbish bins, and food to feed the goats. Such a great spot overlooking lake Tinaroo. Thank you so much Katrina and Jesse

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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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Erika

August 2025

5 m pop-up camper

2 nights at Wakana Ridge Homestead

We had a lovely 2 days at this beautiful camp-site. Despite having some rain, we set our camper trailer up on top of a wonderful hill overlooking a branch of Tinaroo and green rolling hills. Welcome by Katrina who was a wonderful host and very responsive and easy to communicate with. Loved having the gosts and cows nearby. Beautiful sunsets and stars whilst sitting around the camp fire. Thanks so much.

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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

Briana

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Wakana Ridge Homestead

I stayed at Wakanaridge Homestead over the weekend for a little getaway with my two dogs, and it was absolutely perfect. Katrina and Jesse were so welcoming from the moment we arrived. On Saturday morning, I joined the “cuppa and chat” and loved hearing about all the exciting things they have planned for this amazing property. The views are simply breathtaking, and the whole place has such a peaceful atmosphere. Both Katrina and Jesse went out of their way to be helpful and kind, and it truly made my stay feel special. So very grateful, and can’t wait to come back

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Tiffanie

August 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Wakana Ridge Homestead

Absolutely the best views! Completely breathtaking! We will be back with out a doubt for more nights next time. Host is fantastic, so knowledgeable about the land and animals, so welcoming and a tour in the buggy was a highlight. Kayaking is so peaceful, and sitting at the fire just perfect. Sunrise and sunset unbelievable! Thank you Wakana Ridge, we miss you already!