The best dog-friendly camping near Longford

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Longford’s pet-friendly camping scene gives you over 330 options where your dog isn’t just allowed—they’re part of the adventure. Most sites offer basics like toilets and let you light a campfire, so you can settle in without fuss. Hiking trails wind through bushland and along rivers, and you’ll spot wallabies if you’re up early. In winter, snow sports are within reach, and wildlife-watching is a year-round draw. Prices start as low as $2 a night, with the average hovering around $23. Local favourites include Sherwood River Camp (482 reviews), The Y at Badger Head (263 reviews), and Hill Top Farm Meander Tasmania (157 reviews). Let your dog roam, watch the stars, and enjoy Tassie’s crisp air—Longford is built for campers who don’t like to leave anyone behind.

97% (2.3K)

Top-rated campgrounds

Latrobe Mersey River Caravan Park

1. Latrobe Mersey River Caravan Park

100%
(5)
72km from Longford · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Latrobe, TAS
Located near Devonport, in Latrobe, this park offers accommodation options for motoring tourists. Being only 8 km upstream from the Melbourne Ferry dock the park features Pull-through Powered Sites for late arrivals and early departures along with a camp kitchen and amenities. No permanent residents, tourists and holiday makers only. No coins needed for showers. Free high speed unlimited Wi-Fi Visitors can enjoy the the peace of the beautiful gardens and park settings alongside the Mersey River, and also take advantage of the park’s proximity to the CBD. With fine dining, clubs, hotels, shopping, and more within walking distance, patrons can enjoy both natural surroundings and urban convenience. Use the 'Coastal Pathway' to either walk, run or cycle into Devonport or ride to the Wild Mersey mountain bike trail head. Take a 5 minute drive to the Devonport Country Club which is a state-of-the-art sporting and leisure facility with an 18 hole golf course. Cradle Mountain is 75klms.
Potable water
Toilets
Showers
from 
AU$67
 / night
LAT 41 SOUTH

2. LAT 41 SOUTH

99%
(72)
54km from Longford · 4 sites · RVs · Upper Esk, TAS
"Best Tasmanian Hipcamp 2021" 2nd Place. "Best Tasmanian Hipcamp 2022" 2nd Place "Best Tent Site in Australia 2022" 3rd Place LAT 41 SOUTH was created during COVID-19 as a getaway for all to enjoy a camping area for all. Come and rest, relax and enjoy a digital detox and/or quality time with friends and family. If you have a question just ask. This retreat inspires a sense of peace and wonder. Wildlife abounds. Activities on property or close by: - Fishing - Gold Panning - Skiing Ben Lomond Ski fields - Geocaching - Bird watching - Bushwalking - Personal MTB Riding - Swimming - Wildlife Encounters No mobile phone coverage, make all communication via email please. Using the bush as a bathroom is not accepted on my property. As you stay right on the river I will not compromise the integrity of the water and surrounding environment. You must bring your port-a-potty and be prepared to show it to me if I ask you too. Don't take this as a personal insult I am trying to stay a good citizen of the planet.
Campfires
from 
AU$14
 / night
World Heritage Forest Monastery campsite

3. World Heritage Forest Monastery campsite

100%
(11)
34km from Longford · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Golden Valley, TAS
Welcome to our beautiful wilderness retreat on the Bodhicitta Dakini Buddhist Monastery - a sanctuary for meditation and peace. Our monastery is 38 beautiful acres in Unesco world heritage forest in the Western Tiers, Northern Tasmania (an island on the very Southern tip of Australia). The property is set nearby the Quamby Bluff Trail, a 6km moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Golden Valley, Tasmania, Australia that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible year-round. Please help us preserve the peace and beauty of this place. We are an alcohol and drug free community. Feel free to chat with our friendly nun if you are interested in mindfulness and to walk the property while you stay. We have an unpowered site suitable for vans and 4wd caravans. We also have basic camping, pit toilet but no shower. We also have cabins, please ask if interested.
Potable water
Toilets
Campfires
from 
AU$26
 / night
SUBURA RETREAT AND WELLNESS CENTRE

4. SUBURA RETREAT AND WELLNESS CENTRE

54km from Longford · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · Beaconsfield, TAS
24 acres of forest, teeming with wildlife, surrounded by unspoiled State Forest wilderness, yet 4.5 kilometres from the beautiful historic little town of Beaconsfield which boasts restaurants, cafe, bakery, supermarkets, Op shop, post office, petrol stations and mechanic etc, and a few K's further is Beauty Point with gorgeous beaches, a beautiful marina bar and restaurant, The Riverview Restaurant, great fish and chip shop, and Platypus and Seahorse World etc. And not a traffic light to be seen. Soak up the serenity and energy of paradise. Wander past towering trees and waterfalls on the scenic walking trails of Holwell Gorge State Reserve, 10km south of Beaconsfield, or take a dip at Greens Beach, a 15min drive north of town. The latter is also one of the entry points into Narawntapu National Park, where there are great walks and wildlife. Churches: Visit the prominent Holy Trinity Anglican Church or the historic Uniting Church. Beaconsfield War Memorial: Pay respects at this simple and respectful monument. Devonport ferry one hour and Just 40 minutes to Launceston and its major airport. Take a walk in the forest, perhaps down to the creek; bring a fishing rod; maybe you can catch a trout for dinner. Historic Beaconsfield Gold mine tours. Lavender House Scenic walking trails of Holwell Gorge State Reserve. Platypus and Seahorse World. Wine tours. Restaurants. Cafes. Supermarkets. Limited sites available so book early to avoid disappointment. See you soon. Kent.
Campfires
from 
AU$11
 / night

Longford’s pet-friendly camping scene gives you over 330 options where your dog isn’t just allowed—they’re part of the adventure. Most sites offer basics like toilets and let you light a campfire, so you can settle in without fuss. Hiking trails wind through bushland and along rivers, and you’ll spot wallabies if you’re up early. In winter, snow sports are within reach, and wildlife-watching is a year-round draw. Prices start as low as $2 a night, with the average hovering around $23. Local favourites include Sherwood River Camp (482 reviews), The Y at Badger Head (263 reviews), and Hill Top Farm Meander Tasmania (157 reviews). Let your dog roam, watch the stars, and enjoy Tassie’s crisp air—Longford is built for campers who don’t like to leave anyone behind.

97% (2.3K)

Top-rated campgrounds

Latrobe Mersey River Caravan Park

1. Latrobe Mersey River Caravan Park

100%
(5)
72km from Longford · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Latrobe, TAS
Located near Devonport, in Latrobe, this park offers accommodation options for motoring tourists. Being only 8 km upstream from the Melbourne Ferry dock the park features Pull-through Powered Sites for late arrivals and early departures along with a camp kitchen and amenities. No permanent residents, tourists and holiday makers only. No coins needed for showers. Free high speed unlimited Wi-Fi Visitors can enjoy the the peace of the beautiful gardens and park settings alongside the Mersey River, and also take advantage of the park’s proximity to the CBD. With fine dining, clubs, hotels, shopping, and more within walking distance, patrons can enjoy both natural surroundings and urban convenience. Use the 'Coastal Pathway' to either walk, run or cycle into Devonport or ride to the Wild Mersey mountain bike trail head. Take a 5 minute drive to the Devonport Country Club which is a state-of-the-art sporting and leisure facility with an 18 hole golf course. Cradle Mountain is 75klms.
Potable water
Toilets
Showers
from 
AU$67
 / night
LAT 41 SOUTH

2. LAT 41 SOUTH

99%
(72)
54km from Longford · 4 sites · RVs · Upper Esk, TAS
"Best Tasmanian Hipcamp 2021" 2nd Place. "Best Tasmanian Hipcamp 2022" 2nd Place "Best Tent Site in Australia 2022" 3rd Place LAT 41 SOUTH was created during COVID-19 as a getaway for all to enjoy a camping area for all. Come and rest, relax and enjoy a digital detox and/or quality time with friends and family. If you have a question just ask. This retreat inspires a sense of peace and wonder. Wildlife abounds. Activities on property or close by: - Fishing - Gold Panning - Skiing Ben Lomond Ski fields - Geocaching - Bird watching - Bushwalking - Personal MTB Riding - Swimming - Wildlife Encounters No mobile phone coverage, make all communication via email please. Using the bush as a bathroom is not accepted on my property. As you stay right on the river I will not compromise the integrity of the water and surrounding environment. You must bring your port-a-potty and be prepared to show it to me if I ask you too. Don't take this as a personal insult I am trying to stay a good citizen of the planet.
Campfires
from 
AU$14
 / night
World Heritage Forest Monastery campsite

3. World Heritage Forest Monastery campsite

100%
(11)
34km from Longford · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Golden Valley, TAS
Welcome to our beautiful wilderness retreat on the Bodhicitta Dakini Buddhist Monastery - a sanctuary for meditation and peace. Our monastery is 38 beautiful acres in Unesco world heritage forest in the Western Tiers, Northern Tasmania (an island on the very Southern tip of Australia). The property is set nearby the Quamby Bluff Trail, a 6km moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Golden Valley, Tasmania, Australia that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible year-round. Please help us preserve the peace and beauty of this place. We are an alcohol and drug free community. Feel free to chat with our friendly nun if you are interested in mindfulness and to walk the property while you stay. We have an unpowered site suitable for vans and 4wd caravans. We also have basic camping, pit toilet but no shower. We also have cabins, please ask if interested.
Potable water
Toilets
Campfires
from 
AU$26
 / night
SUBURA RETREAT AND WELLNESS CENTRE

4. SUBURA RETREAT AND WELLNESS CENTRE

54km from Longford · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · Beaconsfield, TAS
24 acres of forest, teeming with wildlife, surrounded by unspoiled State Forest wilderness, yet 4.5 kilometres from the beautiful historic little town of Beaconsfield which boasts restaurants, cafe, bakery, supermarkets, Op shop, post office, petrol stations and mechanic etc, and a few K's further is Beauty Point with gorgeous beaches, a beautiful marina bar and restaurant, The Riverview Restaurant, great fish and chip shop, and Platypus and Seahorse World etc. And not a traffic light to be seen. Soak up the serenity and energy of paradise. Wander past towering trees and waterfalls on the scenic walking trails of Holwell Gorge State Reserve, 10km south of Beaconsfield, or take a dip at Greens Beach, a 15min drive north of town. The latter is also one of the entry points into Narawntapu National Park, where there are great walks and wildlife. Churches: Visit the prominent Holy Trinity Anglican Church or the historic Uniting Church. Beaconsfield War Memorial: Pay respects at this simple and respectful monument. Devonport ferry one hour and Just 40 minutes to Launceston and its major airport. Take a walk in the forest, perhaps down to the creek; bring a fishing rod; maybe you can catch a trout for dinner. Historic Beaconsfield Gold mine tours. Lavender House Scenic walking trails of Holwell Gorge State Reserve. Platypus and Seahorse World. Wine tours. Restaurants. Cafes. Supermarkets. Limited sites available so book early to avoid disappointment. See you soon. Kent.
Campfires
from 
AU$11
 / night

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