The best dog-friendly caravan parks near Charleston, South Australia

Looking to camp with your furry friend in a caravan near Charleston, South Australia? Hipcamp has over 650 options to choose from starting at just $8 per night. Top campsites include Edgehill Farm Stays (265 reviews), Tarlee - Serenity (194 reviews), and Breakaway Farmstay (158 reviews). Amenities such as toilets, potable water, and campfires are popular among campers, while wind sports, historic sites, and wildlife watching are popular activities. Book your perfect caravan site today!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to camp with your furry friend in a caravan near Charleston, South Australia? Hipcamp has over 650 options to choose from starting at just $8 per night. Top campsites include Edgehill Farm Stays (265 reviews), Tarlee - Serenity (194 reviews), and Breakaway Farmstay (158 reviews). Amenities such as toilets, potable water, and campfires are popular among campers, while wind sports, historic sites, and wildlife watching are popular activities. Book your perfect caravan site today!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. The Cutting

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(45)

46km from Charleston · 4 sites · RVs · Tanunda, SA

We are a sustainably driven family-owned and operated vineyard and winery in the famed Barossa Valley wine region. We produce award-winning wines and our tasting experiences are available at an exclusive rate to our guests. Experience the beauty of our vineyard with sweeping views accented by gum trees and native flora. Explore hidden corners of our estate, including a tranquil dam (unsuitable for swimming) and buzzing beehives. Keep an eye out for visits from a mob of resident kangaroos, just a few of the native wildlife you'll experience on your stay. Located only an hour's drive from Adelaide, our property offers the perfect base for exploring the region. Situated less than five minutes drive from the iconic Seppeltsfield Road lined with beautiful date palms and renowned wineries. You are spoilt for choice with a fantastic selection of bakeries, coffee shops and restaurants showcasing the regions local produce in the township of Tanunda, a short 6 minutes' drive from your stay. If you're after some tips, we are happy to help, we have our favourites! Meet our winemaker and owner, Belinda van Eyssen, for a personalised tasting of our award-winning wines. Our winery is just a stroll away from your campsite so everyone can enjoy a taste. If your visit coincides with our grape harvest from February until April, feel free to join us for the excitement of grape picking or processing in our on-site winery. Enhance your stay by pre-purchasing wine tastings, a curated local platter, and wines from our Estate when booking, with all campers enjoying a 10% discount on wine purchases. For cozy evenings under the stars, firewood is available for purchase at $25 per bag. We are excited to welcome you to The Cutting and will be here to meet you when you arrive. Get ready to relax and unwind under amongst the vines and under the stars!

from

AU$85

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2. Bradbury Nature Retreat

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24km from Charleston · 1 site · Tent, RV · Scott Creek, SA

Dreaming of a retreat in the heart of the Adelaide Hills? Bradbury Nature Retreat is located on a stunning 11 acre property that offers glorious uninterrupted views all the way to Aldinga Beach (just ask the host to show you where you can find this secret view). The property is accessed via a private road so it is incredibly quiet and serene. Instead, get lost in the sound of wild-life all around you! Your campsite is surrounded by native trees and scrub so it’s not unusual to have kangaroos, koalas, and native birds like kookaburras and cockatoos stop by for a visit. Behind your campsite there's an organic fruit orchard where the chickens forage. The property also features paddocks with roaming sheep and an alpaca. Let the host know if you would like a farm tour or to join in feeding the farm animals. We only allow one group on our campsite at a time to ensure you have a peaceful and quiet stay. We are a small, family owned and run hobby farm. Eggs and other farm produce for sale on request when there is surplus. Campfires allowed when restrictions aren't in place (firewood available to buy at our wood stall). To learn more about us follow us on Instagram @bradbury.nature.retreat and don't forget to tag us in your camping photos! Experiences around Bradbury: • Our property is 5km from Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary, the home to countless Australian native animals and the only place on mainland South Australia where you can see the elusive platypus! • Just a 7-minute drive to both Between the Vines and Deviation Road Winery where you can unwind from a hard week at work with a sophisticated wine and grazing platter whilst surrounded by vineyards and beautiful bushland. • On the main street in Stirling you will find the artisan ice-creamery, chocolate and lolly shop, Hokey Pokey. Our favourite is their house-made ice-cream made with biodynamic dairy and local, seasonal produce! • If you’re looking for somewhere to go for dinner Bradbury isn’t far from the Aldgate Pump Hotel, the Stirling Hotel and the Crafers Hotel, just to name a few. • For the plant lovers, Tupelo Grove Nursery is a 7-minute drive away in the outskirts of Mylor. This family-owned nursery is a must see and is known to be the go to place for harder to find, unique plants!

3. Tarlee - Serenity

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77km from Charleston · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · Alma, SA

We are located just off the Horrocks Highway on the way to the Clare Valley amongst 42 acres of peppermint gum scrub sheltered by the ranges west of Tarlee. Here you will find lovely spread out camping spots with plenty of space to explore, quiet country roads for walking or riding with spectacular views of the ranges and valley as well as Kangaroos, Kookaburras and more native wildlife. Bush camping at its best. Firewood available to purchase on arrival, $25 for a large container and fire drums are provided. NO CHAINSAWS A beautiful peaceful spot with plenty of space for caravans, campers, tents and swags. We have a small flock of sheep to pat, children love to ride their push bikes down the hills and through the tracks. Our scrub is perfect for outdoor imagination and bundles of energy. Campers have made cubbies in the trees, tyre swings and set up hammocks for lazy afternoons or a swing. Pick a site that suits you best, set up camp, light a fire and sit back and relax. Pet friendly. Long drop toilet available.

4. YR Station

25km from Charleston · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · Rockleigh, SA

Escape to the wide-open beauty of Y R Station, a remote outback retreat on a historic pastoral property in South Australia. Set against vast plains and endless skies, this camp offers a genuine taste of station life — perfect for those seeking peace, solitude, and a connection with the land. At Y R Station, you’ll feel the freedom of wide horizons. The campsite invites you to slow down, sit by a campfire under brilliant stars, and immerse yourself in the quiet rhythms of nature. Wildlife may visit, and the landscape shifts with the light, giving you a front-row seat to the raw beauty of the outback. Whether you’re arriving in a 4WD, towing, or backpacking in, you’ll find space to spread out and set up camp. This is not just a stopover; it’s a place to rest deeply, reflect, and recharge far from city noise. Basic amenities are available, and camping is low-impact to preserve the pristine environment. For adventurers and explorers, Y R Station is a gateway. Head out on station tracks, walk naturally across the scrub, or simply explore the land quietly by foot. Sunset and sunrise feel monumental here, with sweeping views and soft light that lingers. At night, the darkness is real: no bright lights to dilute the Milky Way — just the constellations, your fire, and a gentle breeze. This makes it a magical spot for star gazing or quiet contemplation. Come to Y R Station to experience the outback at its most honest: raw, peaceful, and unforgettable. It’s a rustic retreat for wild hearts and still souls alike.

5. Hallmark Farm Equine Retreat

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4.5km from Charleston · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Woodside, SA

Based on 45 acres Hallmark Farm is the homenif Silver medal Olympian and Equestrian Hall of famer Megan Jones. We have onsite cross country course (where you can settle in amongst the gum trees). You are more than welcome to watch Megan training her team of text olympic stars, watch lessons, play with Noodle (our sons miniature pony). Close to fox creek mountain bike park, barristers block winery and the main street of woodside We are right in the heart of the Adelaide hills. We have a workshop if u need some help with repairs on the road, large gravel car park for bigger set ups (we hace a 26 tonne horse truck so we can accomodate you longer rigs!), also have onsite BNB if ur wanting a bed and a hot shower! Let us know what you need and we would be only too happy to help. we spend 25 weekends of the year competing all around Australia and overseas with our horses so we certainly know what its like to have somewhere safe to come and rest your head..

Stories from the community

Dean

2 weeks ago

9 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to The Cutting

Belinda and Daniel were very welcoming and great with sharing their local knowledge of the Barossa.

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Tyler

3 weeks ago

7 m travel trailer

3 nights at Bradbury Nature Retreat

We loved camping here for 3 nights with our 2 dogs on Georgie’s property. It was the perfect spot for us. Under 1/2 hour to Adelaide and just over 1/2 hour to Maclaren Vale. Stirling (highly recommend) and Hahndorf very close by. Deviation Winery 5 mins away and very welcoming to dogs. Check out Uradila Hotel and bakery too. Adelaide Hills are just stunning so many quaint towns. Georgie and family are very welcoming and friendly hosts. Hope to stay here again.

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Laura

November 2025

7 m Class A

2 nights at Bradbury Nature Retreat

Georgie was an amazing host and made us feel so welcome! It was a beautiful spot and we loved being in the bush and being near her beautiful alpaca and sheep. Her gift of flowers was a beautiful touch too 💖 it was lovely being by the fire and experiencing true peace and quiet.

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Hayden

November 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Tarlee - Serenity

Nice rolling hills to camp on, there are few flat spots and some on a slight slope. Plenty of space. Nothing significantly pretty about the place, but still nice countryside views. Area was tidy and mowed. Good amount of firewood for $25

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Michael

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Tarlee - Serenity

I had a great stay and thank you to Russell and Alison for being so positive in opening up their property to motorcycle camping. I found a great spot to pitch my tent and it was nice to sit back and enjoy the afternoon, as well as the colour changes with the setting sun.

Linda

November 2025

Weekend Trip to Tarlee - Serenity

So much room, extremely clean long drop. Really accommodating people. Reasonably flat. Beautiful atmosphere

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John & Sue

November 2025

7 m travel trailer

1 night at Tarlee - Serenity

Our host was lovely and welcoming and the campsite was perfect. A lovely outlook of trees and open farmland. Peaceful with only the sounds of sheep and birds for company. We’ll definitely be keeping this one on our list of stays in future.

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Col

November 2025

7 m travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Tarlee - Serenity

Great spot to stay off grid with 6-7 individual sites on the property. Some sites are close enough together that you could stay with a group but still have your own space. Only one other caravan there when we stayed so we were very secluded and couldn’t see them directly from our site. Good size long drop toilet area with motion lighting for night use. Very clean. Hosts were friendly though we rarely saw them. $25 for a decent size container of firewood delivered to our site seemed pretty reasonable. It’s a natural area, so the sites have a small slope and you might need some extra caravan levellers pending your setup and site. Easy drive to Clare and Burra. Our dogs loved the property’s dam! Our favourite Hip Camp so far. 😊

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Liz

November 2025

8 m travel trailer

2 nights at The Cutting

What a wonderful place to stay during our (all too short!) visit to the Barossa. From the moment we arrived, we felt so welcomed. Belinda was absolutely delightful — friendly, helpful, and full of great local tips for places to visit, eat, and explore. The accommodation itself was peaceful and beautifully set among the vines — we had the whole vineyard to ourselves, which made it feel extra special. 😀 Sitting outside with a glass of wine, surrounded by the scenery, was such a highlight. We couldn’t resist purchasing some of the vineyard’s wine to enjoy once we’re back home — a lovely reminder of our stay. Highly recommend The Cutting , so much better than staying in a caravan park! Cheers! 🍷🍇

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Rebecca

November 2025

8 m travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Hallmark Farm Equine Retreat

We had a wonderful stay! The host was friendly and quick to reply, which made everything easy and welcoming. Our boys absolutely loved the horses — it was such a highlight for them to watch some horses being ridden and to be able to give them all pats. The property itself is beautiful, with lush green grass and open fields that gave the kids a real sense of freedom. The location was perfect too — close to gorgeous cafés and plenty of fresh local produce. We had a great time and would definitely love to come back!

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Adrian

November 2025

7 m pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to The Cutting

We loved our stay in the beautiful vineyards of The Cutting - beautiful, calm, with amazing views. And thank you Belinda for being such a wonderful host.

B

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Tarlee - Serenity

Lovely camp site, gr8 host! The flies were annoying, but at night was awesome - clear skies and campfire! Overall lovely site

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Ryno

November 2025

2 m Class A

3 nights at Tarlee - Serenity

Amazing camping spot. Well maintained and quiet. Hosts were very helpful and responsive as well! Definitely recommended!

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Ben&Aria

October 2025

7 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Bradbury Nature Retreat

We had a great time! The spot was nice and flat looking out into the trees. Georgie is a fantastic host, we would definitely go again!

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Leah

October 2025

15 m travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at The Cutting

For vineyard camping, it really doesn’t get any better. The site was completely private, except for the occasional welcome visit from a kangaroo or two, with 360-degree vineyard views and a stunning drive in. Daniel, the host, was incredibly helpful, offering great local recommendations and impeccable communication. 10/10 recommend 🍷

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Sheridan

October 2025

3 m Class B

With pets

3 nights at Tarlee - Serenity

It's a beautiful peaceful spot and Alison was lovely! Would recommend 👌🙂

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Daniel

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Bradbury Nature Retreat

Great camping spot, lovely hosts, very friendly and went the extra mile to check if I needed any extra firewood. Id recommend this place for sure.

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Glen

October 2025

14 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to The Cutting

Lovely quite spot, quite central to Tununda village area. Would recommend if you are fully self sufficient. Hosts were lovely and very accomodating.

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Yvonne

October 2025

13 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to The Cutting

Private area close to everything in the barossa. Daniel a very gracious host.

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Zoe

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Bradbury Nature Retreat

Georgie’s space was amazing! It was a beautiful location and was perfect for a bonfire with mates. Georgie was so welcoming and lovely, would absolutely recommend!