The best dog-friendly camping near Mount Pleasant

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If you’re camping with pets in Mount Pleasant, you’re in luck—over 350 campsites welcome four-legged companions here. Expect options that range from rugged bushland to working farms, with everything from basic clearings to sites with flushing toilets and pet-friendly rules. Most places allow campfires, and it’s common to see dogs trotting beside their owners on the trails or splashing in nearby creeks. Prices start at just $10 a night, with the average sitting at $40. The most-reviewed spots are Edgehill Farm Stays Riverton (559 reviews), Tarlee - Serenity (327 reviews), and Noorla Farm (Happy Camping Ground) (253 reviews). Bring your swimmers—there are plenty of spots for a dip. You’ll also find easy access to hiking and some of the best wildlife-watching in the region. Pack for quick weather shifts, keep your pet leashed near livestock, and don’t forget to check fire restrictions before you go. If you want a site with toilets or a place to build a fire, plenty of listings have you covered.

98% (2.7K)

Top-rated campgrounds

Strathspey Farm

2. Strathspey Farm

95%
(54)
11km from Mount Pleasant · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · Springton, SA
Set amongst the gum trees and kangaroos, a beautiful break from suburban life. Nestled right in between the Barossa and the Adelaide Hills, fun places to explore are not too far away. Springton is the home of the historic Herbig Family Tree; in 1855 Mr Herbig and his wife lived in this tree and welcomed 2 of their 16 children whilst living inside the tree. We offer a wide grassy area peppered with trees, ideal for a relaxing spacious camp. No toilet facilities onsite so campers must be self-contained. Our site is located along the Lavender Federation Walking Trail. 7km from Springton General Store where you can pick up all basic supplies including fuel and simple takeaway meals, or Springton pub across the road has pub meals. 25 mins to Angaston (with the Barossa Valley Cheese Company) and the wider Barossa area. 30 mins the other direction to Woodside (where you will find Melba’s chocolate factory) and the greater Adelaide hills. 25mins to the Birdwood Motor Museum 30mins to the Big Rocking Horse in Gumeracha where you can climb the Big Rocking Horse for $2. 15km to Eagle View 4WD Track (Sanderston) If you’re here on a Saturday morning the Mount Pleasant Farms Markets (8am-12), 10 mins down the road is a great place to pick up some fresh produce and a coffee. Mannum Waterfalls - 30 mins drive is a beautiful spot for a walk.
Campfires
from 
AU$37
 / night
Pinkgums Farmstay

4. Pinkgums Farmstay

80km from Mount Pleasant · 1 site · Lodging · Currency Creek, SA
This is a Farmhouse with all the feels of comfy homestead. The property was originally a dairy and has the original ruins of the old homesteads. It is boarded by currency creek which flows with crystal clear water from spring all year round, which is a wondrous track to hike around and enjoy beautiful views of the inlets and creeks to the lower lakes. We have invited for you to bring your dog along but The pets are not allowed inside the house. The space This is a Farmhouse with all the feels of comfy homestead. The house was built approx 80 years ago by the farmers family. The big solid walls, are laid concrete by the farmer and his young son, from the materials on the property. It has recently been rewired and fully re plumbed all to make safe and usable. The floorboards are all sanded and polished and a new lick of paint has made the property fresh and inviting. The property was originally a dairy and has the original ruins of the old homesteads and dairy buildings from generations before. The property is now used for cattle and sheep and crops and is about 1000 acres. It is boarded by currency creek which flows with crystal clear water from spring all year round, which is a wondrous track to hike around and enjoy beautiful views of the inlets and creeks to the lower lakes. The farmhouse is surrounded by huge pine trees and gums, and there is an easy access turn around driveway and plenty of parking. The property is only a short distance from Goolwa , Middleton and Victor Harbor. In the future the plans are to have a veggie garden for tenants to pick from and chickens and ducks and small animals to associate with. There are cattle with calves and sheep in the neighboring paddocks. We have invited for you to bring your dog along but at this stage they will have to be tethered at all times so they do not escape and interfere with stock. This is for their safety as well. The pets are not allowed inside the house.
Potable water
Toilets
Campfires
from 
AU$334
 / night

If you’re camping with pets in Mount Pleasant, you’re in luck—over 350 campsites welcome four-legged companions here. Expect options that range from rugged bushland to working farms, with everything from basic clearings to sites with flushing toilets and pet-friendly rules. Most places allow campfires, and it’s common to see dogs trotting beside their owners on the trails or splashing in nearby creeks. Prices start at just $10 a night, with the average sitting at $40. The most-reviewed spots are Edgehill Farm Stays Riverton (559 reviews), Tarlee - Serenity (327 reviews), and Noorla Farm (Happy Camping Ground) (253 reviews). Bring your swimmers—there are plenty of spots for a dip. You’ll also find easy access to hiking and some of the best wildlife-watching in the region. Pack for quick weather shifts, keep your pet leashed near livestock, and don’t forget to check fire restrictions before you go. If you want a site with toilets or a place to build a fire, plenty of listings have you covered.

98% (2.7K)

Top-rated campgrounds

Strathspey Farm

2. Strathspey Farm

95%
(54)
11km from Mount Pleasant · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · Springton, SA
Set amongst the gum trees and kangaroos, a beautiful break from suburban life. Nestled right in between the Barossa and the Adelaide Hills, fun places to explore are not too far away. Springton is the home of the historic Herbig Family Tree; in 1855 Mr Herbig and his wife lived in this tree and welcomed 2 of their 16 children whilst living inside the tree. We offer a wide grassy area peppered with trees, ideal for a relaxing spacious camp. No toilet facilities onsite so campers must be self-contained. Our site is located along the Lavender Federation Walking Trail. 7km from Springton General Store where you can pick up all basic supplies including fuel and simple takeaway meals, or Springton pub across the road has pub meals. 25 mins to Angaston (with the Barossa Valley Cheese Company) and the wider Barossa area. 30 mins the other direction to Woodside (where you will find Melba’s chocolate factory) and the greater Adelaide hills. 25mins to the Birdwood Motor Museum 30mins to the Big Rocking Horse in Gumeracha where you can climb the Big Rocking Horse for $2. 15km to Eagle View 4WD Track (Sanderston) If you’re here on a Saturday morning the Mount Pleasant Farms Markets (8am-12), 10 mins down the road is a great place to pick up some fresh produce and a coffee. Mannum Waterfalls - 30 mins drive is a beautiful spot for a walk.
Campfires
from 
AU$37
 / night
Pinkgums Farmstay

4. Pinkgums Farmstay

80km from Mount Pleasant · 1 site · Lodging · Currency Creek, SA
This is a Farmhouse with all the feels of comfy homestead. The property was originally a dairy and has the original ruins of the old homesteads. It is boarded by currency creek which flows with crystal clear water from spring all year round, which is a wondrous track to hike around and enjoy beautiful views of the inlets and creeks to the lower lakes. We have invited for you to bring your dog along but The pets are not allowed inside the house. The space This is a Farmhouse with all the feels of comfy homestead. The house was built approx 80 years ago by the farmers family. The big solid walls, are laid concrete by the farmer and his young son, from the materials on the property. It has recently been rewired and fully re plumbed all to make safe and usable. The floorboards are all sanded and polished and a new lick of paint has made the property fresh and inviting. The property was originally a dairy and has the original ruins of the old homesteads and dairy buildings from generations before. The property is now used for cattle and sheep and crops and is about 1000 acres. It is boarded by currency creek which flows with crystal clear water from spring all year round, which is a wondrous track to hike around and enjoy beautiful views of the inlets and creeks to the lower lakes. The farmhouse is surrounded by huge pine trees and gums, and there is an easy access turn around driveway and plenty of parking. The property is only a short distance from Goolwa , Middleton and Victor Harbor. In the future the plans are to have a veggie garden for tenants to pick from and chickens and ducks and small animals to associate with. There are cattle with calves and sheep in the neighboring paddocks. We have invited for you to bring your dog along but at this stage they will have to be tethered at all times so they do not escape and interfere with stock. This is for their safety as well. The pets are not allowed inside the house.
Potable water
Toilets
Campfires
from 
AU$334
 / night

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