The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Southport, Queensland

Camping with your pets near Southport gives you a huge range of choices—over 1,390 pet-friendly spots, from the lush hinterland to creekside paddocks. Average sites run at $43 a night, but you’ll find a few for just $10 if you don’t mind keeping things simple. Top picks include Misty Mountain - Kunghur (1,071 reviews), where you can wake to wallabies at the treeline, The Sleepy Hollow Manor Estate (1,053 reviews), set among rolling hills, and Stonesthrow (1,036 reviews), popular for its easy river access. Campfires are allowed at many sites, and most offer proper toilets and hot showers. Horseback riding, swimming holes, and bush trails are common—just watch for local wildlife if your dog likes to explore. If you’re after a spot where your four-legged mate is as welcome as you are, Southport’s got you covered.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Southport

Camping with your pets near Southport gives you a huge range of choices—over 1,390 pet-friendly spots, from the lush hinterland to creekside paddocks. Average sites run at $43 a night, but you’ll find a few for just $10 if you don’t mind keeping things simple. Top picks include Misty Mountain - Kunghur (1,071 reviews), where you can wake to wallabies at the treeline, The Sleepy Hollow Manor Estate (1,053 reviews), set among rolling hills, and Stonesthrow (1,036 reviews), popular for its easy river access. Campfires are allowed at many sites, and most offer proper toilets and hot showers. Horseback riding, swimming holes, and bush trails are common—just watch for local wildlife if your dog likes to explore. If you’re after a spot where your four-legged mate is as welcome as you are, Southport’s got you covered.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Southport

1. GingerNut Farm - Adults Only

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(104)

75km from Southport · 14 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

We are an adult-only, clothing-optional, 50-acre farm. We are secluded and situated on a quiet road with forest screening. We have creek with a swimming hole and sandy beach. We offer several flat, well grassed campgrounds, some with fire pits, suitable for tents, campers vans and caravans up to 22 foot. We offer access to off-grid power. We also offer a series of internal walks & running tracks through the forested parts of the property. In addition, we offer a trained masseur who will massage in his forest studio. We offer arts courses: life drawing, basket making and cyanotyping. We offer night tours to view glow-worms. In August and September fireflies can be seen along our creeklines. We can provide escorted tours of local sights including galleries, natural sights including waterfalls and a local commune.

2. The Lakes

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(182)

26km from Southport · 1 site · Tent, RV

Our farm features lush, green rolling hills with a river, creek and dam traversing the property. There are undulating hills with pockets of forest. The campsites are nestled in the groves of trees next to the creek. There's some great swimming spots, or you can go for a bushwalk and do a spot of fossicking on the water's edge. Some parts of our property are 4WD access only, but we also have good camping spots that can accommodate 2WDs. You need to be a self-contained camper with your own camping toilet/shower, and drinking water. Some parts of our property are 4WD access only, but we also have good camping spots that can accommodate 2WDs. Campfires are permitted when there's no fireban in place and the conditions are safe. Enjoy a campfire dinner or simply relax around the crackling campfire. Wood is available for sale under Extras. We allow only small dogs on leashes as we have cows on the property.

3. Warrazambil Creek Camp

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(58)

65km from Southport · 6 sites · Tents, RVs

Creek! All 750 metres of it at your doorstep! With 150 acres of farm, forest, tracks and space to relax. All located in a beautiful valley, 10 minutes from the luscious surroundings of the Border Ranges national park. The creek camping area is directly on the clean and pristine waters of Warrazambil Creek permanently feeding in directly from the border ranges which are just above. It is a quiet and secluded area with views of the ranges surrounding the valley. Plenty of room for you to get away, or bring the whole family. Kids under 18 are free and pets are welcome as are camp fires (unless we have a fire ban). Collect your own plentiful firewood from the property or let us know if you need firewood. You will need your own water, washing and toilet facilities. All waste must be taken with you.

4. Just Be Village

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70km from Southport · 2 sites · Tents, RVs

On a lush 286 acres backing onto Border Ranges National Park, we are surrounded by 3kms of creek with flowing slopes and beautiful sunset views of Mt Lindesay. For campers we are focusing on around 30 acres and spots close to Sawpit Creek would be ideal to set up camp. Bring your tent, swag or caravan and park up next to our beautiful Sawpit creek. Perfect for a swim! Currently there's a picnic table and some seating areas. We will be building a compost toilet and large BBQ area soon! Drinking water is available, and at the moment we are welcoming only self-contained campers who bring their own camping toilet/shower. Your pet is welcome to camp with you. Our property backs onto Border Ranges National Park! And you can see Mt Lindesay from our property, so bring your camera! It's 15 min to Wiangaree and 35 min to Kyogle. The camping area is 2WD accessible but you will have to cross some creeks. You should be ok in the 2WD as the creek crossing has a small incline and decline. We welcome caravans, campervans and camper-trailers/ tents. You may see us pass by the camping area from time to time. We are a friendly as 😊 and invite you to have a coffee or beer with us. There's no internet by the creek but you're more than welcome to connect to the wifi at our shack up the hill. No campfires please.

5. Olive View Estate - Stunning Views

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(651)

70km from Southport · 8 sites · Tents, RVs

Please note this farm is for SELF SUFFICIENT campers only. You MUST have your own toilet and you must take All of your waste with you. This is our home! Please respect it. * Do NOT enter neighbouring properties or throw rubbish over the fence. Cattle graze nearby and their health and safety is priority! One booking covers 4 people (no matter how many set ups/caravans/tents you have) You can pick wherever in the paddock that you'd like to set up - there are no pre allocated spots and you will be able to pick a private spot. Take a stroll through the olive grove and set up a picnic amongst the trees! Olive View Estate is a stunning 35 acre 700 tree working olive farm and guest stay accommodation. We have two paddocks on the back of the olive grove with breath-taking views. Enjoy a walk through our gardens and olive grove. You are welcome to roam our entire property - we just suggest wearing enclosed shoes. We have some very friendly farm animals - Olly the goat. Barb, Shaun, Dodge, Daisy, Duke, Georgie, Gracie and babies Leslie & Bo who all love carrots and apples. This is a full working farm and we restore vintage caravans and classic cars. You will see us pottering in the garden or walking our poodle, but we will leave you to your privacy. We have a beautiful vintage bus that we have converted into a farm shop and you can buy olives, relishes, honey, jam, seasonings, magnesium and more. We welcome small gatherings to celebrate birthdays, engagements or function (Christmas etc) just let us know during the booking process. We would appreciate quiet after 10pm. We are only 8 minutes from shops in town and a short drive for all of the Scenic Rim's attractions. We are in the heart of The Scenic Rim. The camping grounds is private and picturesque in our back paddocks - looking back over our olive grove and out to the great dividing range. We have fire pits set up in the camp area - please bring an extinguisher, wood and matches. The camp grounds has an easy access and campers have had no issues levelling out on the gentle slope or go higher up the paddock to the trees and the ground is level with the best views of the mountain ranges. Olive View Farm is ideal for self sufficient campers. At the front of the property near the bus shop we have permanent picnic tables set up for anyone to use. Dogs on a lead are welcome - we have lots of Kangaroos and Wallabies and we want to protect them. We are always on site and happy to help with anything you need. *Please note any negative feedback for camping received was from a festival that took place on our property in 2022 and the event organisers promised the campers facilities and did not deliver. Unfortunately Hipcamp won't remove these comments and we had no management of these customers. ALL other positive comments are through us direct.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Aaron

6 days ago

5 m car

2 nights at GingerNut Farm - Adults Only

Lovely place and owners are awesome too. There is a river on the boundary you can swim in.

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Martin

6 days ago

5 m car

With pets

3 nights at Warrazambil Creek Camp

Fabulous place, would return anytime . Well kept and great for pets

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Cynthia

2 weeks ago

6 m travel trailer

2 nights at GingerNut Farm - Adults Only

Wow what a beautiful place Craig has here .so peaceful and the creek is stunning for a dip.Lovely gardens . Great tour with Craig to see more off the propertie.

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Alisha

2 weeks ago

6 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Olive View Estate - Stunning Views

Absolutely gorgeous place to stay, we even extended our stay here because of the peaceful atmosphere. Town is only 9 minutes away and has everything to offer. Beautifully kept and the wildlife coming up to our van was exquisite. Off the grid is the exact hashtag for this serendipity

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David

2 weeks ago

6 m Class A

With pets

Weekend Trip to Olive View Estate - Stunning Views

Stunning views and a very well maintain property. Thanks.

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Daniel

2 weeks ago

10 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Olive View Estate - Stunning Views

Unreal. Popped to Olive View for a night away from Brisbane. We will 100% be back. Incredible views. Loads of room and immaculately kept. Hard to beat!

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paula

2 weeks ago

4 m Class B

Weekend Trip to The Lakes

good spot no vodafone reception curious cows , only 4 of them so not too daunting crossed the 3 creeks in a hyundai imax with no problems

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Michelle

2 weeks ago

7 m travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Olive View Estate - Stunning Views

What a beautiful place to stay. Great views and a well maintained property. Easy to find.

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Tracey

3 weeks ago

8 m travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Olive View Estate - Stunning Views

It’s a beautiful campsite and the views are to die for!

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Stephanie

3 weeks ago

5 m Class B

With pets

1 night at The Lakes

Always a joy to stay at Ronald’s place. The baby calves were so cute walking by.

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Elise

November 2025

10 m travel trailer

With kids

1 night at Olive View Estate - Stunning Views

Such a beautiful spot to pull up. We spent a night there and it was so quiet and peaceful. Would 100% go back

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Aleisa

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Olive View Estate - Stunning Views

Such a beautiful camp-site. The views are amazing and it was so lovely to see the farm animals and wildlife up close. A very peaceful place to rest and unwind, and the goodies in the bus shop are delicious!

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Steve

November 2025

6 m pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to The Lakes

"The Island" is beautiful spot surrounded by a nice strech of the creek. The kids had a great time playing and exploring. A peaceful and quiet spot very close to Tweed Heads, although we didn't encounter another person the entire weekend, just how we like it! We'd go back here again for the tranquility and convenience. Highly recommended for a short stay.

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Kerry

November 2025

9 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Olive View Estate - Stunning Views

Great spot for relaxing caravanning. Love the produce in the bus! Kate’s a great host! We’ll be back!

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Shane

November 2025