The best dog-friendly campgrounds in Sunshine Coast

Looking for a pet-friendly camping experience in Sunshine Coast, Australia? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 3,400 options to choose from in Sunshine Coast, you'll find the perfect campsite for you and your furry friend. Explore top-rated campsites like A Place To Call Home (581 reviews), Riverdell (617 reviews), and Hidden Camp Pie Creek (480 reviews), all offering facilities such as rubbish disposal, potable water, and toilets. Whether you're into climbing, fishing, or snow sports, there's something for everyone. Plus, with an average price per night of $20 and options as low as $5, camping has never been more affordable. Start planning your adventure now!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for a pet-friendly camping experience in Sunshine Coast, Australia? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 3,400 options to choose from in Sunshine Coast, you'll find the perfect campsite for you and your furry friend. Explore top-rated campsites like A Place To Call Home (581 reviews), Riverdell (617 reviews), and Hidden Camp Pie Creek (480 reviews), all offering facilities such as rubbish disposal, potable water, and toilets. Whether you're into climbing, fishing, or snow sports, there's something for everyone. Plus, with an average price per night of $20 and options as low as $5, camping has never been more affordable. Start planning your adventure now!

97% (24.1K)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Yandina Caravan Park

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25 sites · Tents, RVs · Yandina, QLD

Yandina Caravan Park is situated on the banks of the South Maroochydore river and is perfectly situated being in the centre of the Sunshine Coast. From the beaches to the hinterland the sunshine coast has an experience waiting for all tastes and ages. Yandina Caravan Park has a selection of tourist accommodation including powered sites, one bedroom cabins or two bedroom villas.

2. Hidden Camp Farm Stay

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9 sites · Tents, RVs · Glenwood, QLD

🌿 Nature’s Escape – Peaceful Bush Retreat Near The Bruce Hwy 🏕️ Our previous campgrounds were proud runners-up in Hipcamp Australia's Best Hipcamps 2023 Welcome to our 169-acre slice of paradise—tucked away from the hustle yet close to everything you need. Just off the Bruce Highway, our property is a haven of native flora, vibrant birdlife, friendly farm animals, and roaming wildlife. Whether you’re seeking serenity or adventure, this is the perfect place to unwind and reconnect with nature. A delightful mix of animals includes: Camels Donkeys Cows Ducks Chickens Horses Miniature horses We host a dedicated animal-feeding time, giving you and your family the chance to get up close and personal with our friendly residents. It’s a highlight for kids and adults alike! 🏕 What We Offer: Spacious campsites surrounded by natural beauty Campfires welcome in designated fire pits (ample firewood provided) Push bike–friendly trails Walking tracks for peaceful strolls and nature exploration Music-friendly atmosphere around your campsite Canoe-friendly areas Pet- and kid-friendly environment 4 dams and Gutchy Creek bordering one side of the property—perfect for nature walks, birdwatching, or simply soaking in the serenity 🍽 Optional Add-Ons (Pre-booking required): ☕ Barista-made coffee delivered to your site 🥐 Fresh ham & cheese croissants 🔥 Chopped firewood delivered to your camp 📍 Location Highlights: Just 4 minutes from the Bruce Highway 31 minutes from Gympie 2.5 hours from Brisbane 1 hour to Tin Can Bay, Hervey Bay, or Rainbow Beach 🎉 Special Occasion or Group Booking? Looking for a more exclusive experience? Hire an area of the property just for your group, event, or celebration. Enjoy the space all to yourselves—perfect for birthdays, reunions, retreats, or simply a private escape into nature. 🚧 Please Note: We are currently in our start-up phase with minimal facilities as we expand our campgrounds. As a small family-run business, we may be modest in size—but we’re mighty when it comes to customer service! During this time, we’re offering limited campsites, which means: Plenty of space between sites for privacy and peace Expansive areas to explore without feeling crowded A more personal and relaxed camping experience

3. Skippy Trails on Sippy

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14 sites · RVs · Sunshine Coast, QLD

Skippy Trails is a convenient spot on the Sunshine Coast to base yourself for a look around the coast. We offer a retired flat level grassy Farm Paddock available to campers since June 23 - Best Suited to Caravans and Campervans 4WD and 2wd vehicles / vans in good weather, Skippy Trails on Sippy at Palmview / Glenview, Sippy Mountain, is conveniently located on the Sunshine Coast near Aussie World. A retired Pineapple Farm, Safe, Quiet and Secure. Close to the Beaches of Caloundra and Mooloolaba also the Hinterland Towns of Maleny and Montville just a short 20 - 30 minute drive away. Wildlife watching including Kangaroos and Wallabies, Birdlife, Wild Ducks, Waterhens and Horse. Night Sky and Star Gazing. Close Local attractions include Aussie World and shops, Strawberry Fields, Opal House and the Skin Thing Shop. Access is suitable for most vehicles and trailer / vans during dry weather and most suited to off road vehicle and vans (during wet weather) with fully self contained water, toilet, shower facilities and suitable camp weather conditions. North facing sites. No facilities offered. Campfires ok subject to weather conditions. Fire pits at campsites and firewood available at a cost (cash only) if required. Campers are able to extend bookings direct with host if needed. Pets are welcome although we ask you to keep them restrained for safety and respect to other campers as well as this environment being designated Koala Habitat etc.

4. The River Shed - Camp Stay

5 sites · Tents, RVs · Maroochy River, QLD

Escape to The River Shed — a peaceful, rustic camping spot set on 14 acres along the Maroochy River, halfway between Coolum Beach and Yandina on the Sunshine Coast. This is where you can slow down, soak in tranquil river views, and truly unwind. Whether you arrive in a caravan, campervan, RV, or tent, you’ll find one of five spacious campsites arranged around a quiet dam. These flat, grassy sites make it easy to set up, park, and relax. At The River Shed, you’ll reconnect with nature. You’ll have walking access to the Maroochy River — perfect for a quiet paddle or a lazy afternoon by the water — and you’re welcome to bring pets, as long as they stay on leash. Campfires are also permitted whenever fire-ban rules allow, letting you enjoy evenings under the stars. This spot is ideal for travelers' looking to unplug. There are no conventional campground amenities — no toilets, showers, or potable water — so guests must be fully self-contained. Think of it as “back-to-basics,” but with beauty, quiet, and space on your side. We have 5 caravan sites in total (2 are powered sites). If you’re after a simple, nature-first camping experience along the Sunshine Coast — peaceful river views, open paddocks, and nights by the fire — The River Shed is just the kind of place that makes you slow down, breathe easy, and truly relax.

5. Kia Ora Pony Club - Hot Showers!

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13 sites · Tents, RVs · Kia Ora, QLD

We are the only Hipcamp in the District with a real amenity block and flush toilets, hot showers and powered sites! No designated camp spots. Welcome to Kia Ora Pony Club grounds, a pretty and flat 10-acre property to camp on. We are located just off Tin Can Bay Road between Gympie and Rainbow Beach which is perfect retreat for outdoor enthusiasts. You can also bring your horse to go for a ride on the beach. Dogs welcome too. Perfect for big groups camping together for the weekend or travellers passing through. Whether you're a fishing enthusiast or a horse lover, our location has something for everyone. Bring your boat and enjoy a day of fishing at Tin Can Bay or bring your horses and explore the stunning beach trails at Rainbow beach. We provide secure and spacious yards, along with ample grassy areas for your horses to graze and kids to run. If you are sleeping in a swag you are welcome to roll it on our deck. What you get: - hot showers - powered sites - real toilets - peace and quiet, often the place to yourselves - places to eat just up the road - Sublime Brewery, Liberty Goomboorian Servo - you can fill up vans with bore water but not from the tanks sorry - no permanent campers onsite, we only have travellers coming and going What we get: - to message and occasionally meet nice people :) - you to keep an eye on our stuff kinda like onsite security - to improve the place with the funds raised - passive income for our club so we never have to ask our members to do a Bunnings Sausage fundraiser Over summer you can park anywhere on the property and enjoy the green parklands with the security of a fenced area. Fires OK, contact us for timber. Horse people - we have undercover yards, an arena and round yard to use or graze, send us your horse health dec before your arrival please. Unfortunately Hipcamp Insurance no longer covers horse riding, so no riding on the grounds unless you are a member of another pony club, Equestrian Australia or have your own private insurance, Heaps of rides just out the gate though through forestry tracks. (turn left out of the grounds, then left again onto Priddy Rd, cross Tin Can Bay Rd and ride for miles into the forestry) Ask any questions , we are fellow horse people afterall :)

Stories from the community

Beautiful level lawned campsite complete with kangaroos and abundant birdlife!

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loak

1 week ago

12 m travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Skippy Trails on Sippy

We had a great stay. Had the place pretty much to ourselves. Would highly recommend staying here.

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Amy

2 weeks ago

15 m travel trailer

With kids

4 nights at Skippy Trails on Sippy

Lovely large green paddock that is well maintained. Space to spread out. Some Very distant car/truck noise, but didn’t impact us at all.

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Gianni

2 weeks ago

7 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Skippy Trails on Sippy

Skippy Trails was quiet , peaceful and close to shops if you needed them. I would highly recommend Skippy Trails if you are looking for somewhere to relax and unwind.

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Holly

2 weeks ago

10 m travel trailer

With kids

3 nights at Skippy Trails on Sippy

Nice quiet spot perfect for exploring Australia Zoo and the Glass House Mountains. Lidi came to say hi and even took the kids out for a ride around the paddock on her ATV. They loved it. Thanks Lidi!

Shaun

2 weeks ago

10 m travel trailer

1 night at Skippy Trails on Sippy

The property was very pleasant. large open area. plenty of room and peaceful.

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Dincan

2 weeks ago

8 m Class A

1 night at Hidden Camp Farm Stay

Such a great stay…. The woodland, animals, birds and nature are all just fabulous here. what a place! We’ll be back defo….

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Noelle

3 weeks ago

8 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Skippy Trails on Sippy

Skippy Trails on Sippy was a great place to stay. Friendly and helpful hosts. Big open area, plenty of flat spots to choose from. Beautiful outlook

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Stephanie

3 weeks ago

7 m Class A

Weekend Trip to Kia Ora Pony Club - Hot Showers!

Lovely open grassy spot with power and water available. Nice view out to the hills and amenities if you need. Great spot for the price

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Clara

3 weeks ago

6 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Kia Ora Pony Club - Hot Showers!

Lovely campsite with beautiful scenery. All facilities were clean. A pleasure to stay here.

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Narell

3 weeks ago

7 m Class A

3 nights at Skippy Trails on Sippy

Skippy trails on Sippy, was just so relaxing for us. Was nice and handy to everything.

Gavin

November 2025

6 m travel trailer

With pets

6 nights at Hidden Camp Farm Stay

Hidden Camp was our first ever hipcamp and it was amazing. Quiet, lots of friendly ducks, donkeys, horses, chickens. Callam and Leah were super friendly and kept asking if we needed anything. Being close to the Bruce Hwy it was well positioned with lots of trees for shade, a few dams and a creek. We will also be back for sure

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Jim and Vicki

November 2025

9 m travel trailer

With pets

2 nights at Kia Ora Pony Club - Hot Showers!

Great spot, facilities first class for a campground. We used as a base to explore the area from tin can Bay to rainbow Beach. The damp is not s destination on its own but a fantastic place to base yourself.

Pam

November 2025

6 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Hidden Camp Farm Stay

Warm welcome. From callan being a new park still works in progress enjoyed the visits from chocks , geese, the donkeys and the camels . Fire pit and timber supplied . Look forward to returning in 12 months thanks

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Paul

November 2025

7 m travel trailer

3 nights at Yandina Caravan Park

Lovely quiet grassed area beside the river, with access to water, power and the pool as well. Caravan Park is within walking distance of Yandina shops, will definitely be back.

Julie

November 2025

6 m travel trailer

3 nights at Yandina Caravan Park

It was very peaceful down on the water front camp site. Easy walk to the markets, IGA and the pub. Clean and tidy amenities and the pool was perfect for cooling off.

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Tim

November 2025

11 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Skippy Trails on Sippy

A great level and maintained Green grassed feild, easy to find, plenty of room to have your own space, great location so close to everything on the sunny coast will definitely be staying again when we're up that way.

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Kimberly

November 2025

5 m car

With pets

Weekend Trip to Hidden Camp Farm Stay

Friendly, helpful people. Their kids are very friendly aswell, my 7yr old cousin who was camping and playing with the kids. He love playing with the kids so much her wanted to be left behind for the day🤣

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Scott

October 2025

9 m travel trailer

1 night at Skippy Trails on Sippy

Was a lovely stay. Very quiet. Will definitely stay again. Highly recommend

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Nathan

October 2025

5 m car

Weekend Trip to Skippy Trails on Sippy

Great spot plenty of room and close to shops, pubs and the rest of attractions. Seen some Roos

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steve

October 2025

10 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Skippy Trails on Sippy

Our second visit here and it doesn't disappoint, not overcrowded as they limit the amount of sites even though they could put more on, will be back here again.