The best dog-friendly caravan campgrounds near Malanda, Queensland

If you're looking for a camping experience near Malanda, Queensland with your furry friends, Hipcamp offers over 900 caravan options for you to choose from. With options starting as low as $5 and an average price of $25 per night, you can find the perfect spot that fits your budget. Top campsites like Mossman "Tati farm" stay (223 reviews), Wally's Roost (98 reviews), and Newell Beach Farm Stay (96 reviews) have proven to be popular choices among campers. Popular amenities like pet-friendly areas, rubbish disposal, and showers are available. You can also enjoy activities such as hiking, fall fun, and historic site visits.

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Top-rated campgrounds

If you're looking for a camping experience near Malanda, Queensland with your furry friends, Hipcamp offers over 900 caravan options for you to choose from. With options starting as low as $5 and an average price of $25 per night, you can find the perfect spot that fits your budget. Top campsites like Mossman "Tati farm" stay (223 reviews), Wally's Roost (98 reviews), and Newell Beach Farm Stay (96 reviews) have proven to be popular choices among campers. Popular amenities like pet-friendly areas, rubbish disposal, and showers are available. You can also enjoy activities such as hiking, fall fun, and historic site visits.

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1. Barron River Retreat

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9.6km from Malanda · 1 site · Tent, RV · Atherton, QLD

Exclusive use of a private camp site! We love our slice of paradise and want to share it with others. We have been improving the land since moving here with a focus on regeneration and sustainable farming practices, such as excluding cattle from the river, replanting and finding alternate ways to approach pest management. At times we host women's wellness retreats with consistent positive feedback of being nurtured by nature.

2. Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut

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45km from Malanda · 333 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Cairns, QLD

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. Mareeba Caravan Park

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41km from Malanda · 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.

4. Lake Tinaroo Holiday Park

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21km from Malanda · 155 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Tinaroo, QLD

Sprawled across more than 17 acres and surrounded by lush, native bushland, Lake Tinaroo Holiday Park has a brand new all abilities Splash Pad and Accessible Pool. It is just a stone’s throw from stunning Lake Tinaroo – the heart of adventure on the Atherton Tableland. Indulge in one of the park’s coveted Waterview Villas, opt for the convenience of a Pool-Side Unit, park the van up for a no-fuss stopover or revel in the simplicity of pitching a tent – you can do it all at Lake Tinaroo Holiday Park.

5. Rusty Pheasant RV Retreat

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58km from Malanda · 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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Cassandra

3 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Barron River Retreat

Beautiful location that feels like you are in the middle of no where, but so close to Atherton and nearby attractions. The waterhole is refreshing and great for a swim.

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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.

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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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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.

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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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

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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

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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

Great place to use as a base when visiting the Atherton Tablelands

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Kate

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Barron River Retreat

Beautiful natural spot, 20 minutes from Atherton, magical. Nicest composting toilet I've ever seen :). I would suggest taking your own drinking water rather than boiling the river water on site, as the surrounding farmland probably leaches a lot of agricultural chemicals into the river.

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Patrick

July 2025

6 m travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Lake Tinaroo Holiday Park

Great relaxing park. Good for families and couples. Lots to see and do in the local area. Friend helpful team looking after everything.

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Katherine

July 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Barron River Retreat

This a lovely shady campsite right on the Barron River with it’s own mini water fall, really peaceful and secluded with added luxury if a composting toilet and out door shower. There are also kayaks for guests to use which was an added bonus, we loved having a paddle up and down the river, pet friendly our dog loved it. Loads of well mown grass area to play around in. We loved it and will definitely be back 😎❤️

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Liz

July 2025

7 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Rusty Pheasant RV Retreat

Tonina met us when we arrived. Her instructions were freindly, clear and detailed. The camp spots were a great size so we were all spread apart and we could choose from a selection of sites. The facilities were clean. Loved all the shared amenities with recycled items. There were even chairs down at the river so we had a spot to sit after swimming. Highly recommend this for camping. Relaxing and peaceful.