The best dog-friendly camping near Penguin

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Penguin makes camping with pets easy, thanks to over 360 spots that welcome furry mates. You’ll find campsites tucked beside rivers and tucked into lush valleys, with options starting at just $10 a night—most average around $30. Dogs are welcome at sites like Sherwood River Camp (482 reviews), Blythe River Campground (424 reviews), and Cradle Mountain Fishery and Camping (285 reviews). You’ll get the basics sorted: toilets, showers, and spots for a campfire. Spend your days fishing, swimming in clear streams, or scrambling up boulders—all with your dog at your side. Most locals bring rubbish bags and keep leads handy; the wildlife here is curious. If you want a relaxed base for both you and your pet, Penguin delivers.

94% (3K)

Top-rated campgrounds

Latrobe Mersey River Caravan Park

1. Latrobe Mersey River Caravan Park

100%
(5)
31km from Penguin · 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
South Preston Dam Camp

3. South Preston Dam Camp

100%
(4)
25km from Penguin · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · South Preston, TAS
Pitch your tent or park your van next to one of our lovely dams. The property is home to running streams, waterfalls, platypus, free range pigs, sheep along with stunning views. Visitors can enjoy swimming in the warmer months and lots of walking and exploring the rest of the year. Campers must be self contained with their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste and rubbish with them on departure. Camp fires are welcome pending there are no restrictions and they must be kept contained. Access can be difficult after heavy rainfall and you will need to drive through opened paddocks and unformed tracks to campsites so please use caution. We are just 20 mins drive to Ulverstone and a 10 minute drive to Leven canyon, Preston falls and Gunns Plains so there is plenty to see and do in the surrounding area. 60 minutes drive to Cradle Mountain and 90 mins drive Tullah West coast. 30 mins Penguin and Devonport.
Potable water
Campfires
Trash
from 
AU$31
 / night
SUBURA RETREAT AND WELLNESS CENTRE

4. SUBURA RETREAT AND WELLNESS CENTRE

59km from Penguin · 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
Jarek Springs Shangrila

5. Jarek Springs Shangrila

36km from Penguin · 2 sites · Tents · Takone, TAS
Jarek Springs Shangrila, 50 acres of paradise, surround by forests and underground springs. 1 camping site (more envisioned!) Working towards a beautiful utopia, an imaginary and indefinitely remote place. 🌄 We have private camping sites with walking trails 👣 through rainforest areas, towering Tas oaks, majestic blackwoods, tall manferns and encircled by Tasmanian mountain pepperberry trees. Surrounding forestry trails for mountain bike riding, 4WD trails and hiking. 1 hour 30 minutes to Cradle Mountain. 1 hour 15 minutes to Tullah ( and West Coast) 50 minutes to Waratah. 1/2 hour to Hellyer Gorge. 1 hour to Stanley. 20 minutes to beaches and Wildlife abounds. Looking over the farm you'll see llamas🦙, pigs, horses and ponies🐎, goats🐐, peacocks🦚 and chickens🐓, just to name a few😊 Llama walking, on the trails, at an additional cost, can be booked🦙. (Below phone number) 0452653326 Other pets welcome but it is appreciated if dogs can be leashed because of native and farm animals please. There is a meditation and yoga platform for use if host is notified and meditation, energy, frequency and sound healing by appointment🧘‍♂️ Please call 0452653326 for details. Open October 1st to May 1st. $10 per site, plus Hipcamp charge, per night, one car, additional people $5 each.
Campfires
from 
AU$14
 / night

Penguin makes camping with pets easy, thanks to over 360 spots that welcome furry mates. You’ll find campsites tucked beside rivers and tucked into lush valleys, with options starting at just $10 a night—most average around $30. Dogs are welcome at sites like Sherwood River Camp (482 reviews), Blythe River Campground (424 reviews), and Cradle Mountain Fishery and Camping (285 reviews). You’ll get the basics sorted: toilets, showers, and spots for a campfire. Spend your days fishing, swimming in clear streams, or scrambling up boulders—all with your dog at your side. Most locals bring rubbish bags and keep leads handy; the wildlife here is curious. If you want a relaxed base for both you and your pet, Penguin delivers.

94% (3K)

Top-rated campgrounds

Latrobe Mersey River Caravan Park

1. Latrobe Mersey River Caravan Park

100%
(5)
31km from Penguin · 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
South Preston Dam Camp

3. South Preston Dam Camp

100%
(4)
25km from Penguin · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · South Preston, TAS
Pitch your tent or park your van next to one of our lovely dams. The property is home to running streams, waterfalls, platypus, free range pigs, sheep along with stunning views. Visitors can enjoy swimming in the warmer months and lots of walking and exploring the rest of the year. Campers must be self contained with their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste and rubbish with them on departure. Camp fires are welcome pending there are no restrictions and they must be kept contained. Access can be difficult after heavy rainfall and you will need to drive through opened paddocks and unformed tracks to campsites so please use caution. We are just 20 mins drive to Ulverstone and a 10 minute drive to Leven canyon, Preston falls and Gunns Plains so there is plenty to see and do in the surrounding area. 60 minutes drive to Cradle Mountain and 90 mins drive Tullah West coast. 30 mins Penguin and Devonport.
Potable water
Campfires
Trash
from 
AU$31
 / night
SUBURA RETREAT AND WELLNESS CENTRE

4. SUBURA RETREAT AND WELLNESS CENTRE

59km from Penguin · 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
Jarek Springs Shangrila

5. Jarek Springs Shangrila

36km from Penguin · 2 sites · Tents · Takone, TAS
Jarek Springs Shangrila, 50 acres of paradise, surround by forests and underground springs. 1 camping site (more envisioned!) Working towards a beautiful utopia, an imaginary and indefinitely remote place. 🌄 We have private camping sites with walking trails 👣 through rainforest areas, towering Tas oaks, majestic blackwoods, tall manferns and encircled by Tasmanian mountain pepperberry trees. Surrounding forestry trails for mountain bike riding, 4WD trails and hiking. 1 hour 30 minutes to Cradle Mountain. 1 hour 15 minutes to Tullah ( and West Coast) 50 minutes to Waratah. 1/2 hour to Hellyer Gorge. 1 hour to Stanley. 20 minutes to beaches and Wildlife abounds. Looking over the farm you'll see llamas🦙, pigs, horses and ponies🐎, goats🐐, peacocks🦚 and chickens🐓, just to name a few😊 Llama walking, on the trails, at an additional cost, can be booked🦙. (Below phone number) 0452653326 Other pets welcome but it is appreciated if dogs can be leashed because of native and farm animals please. There is a meditation and yoga platform for use if host is notified and meditation, energy, frequency and sound healing by appointment🧘‍♂️ Please call 0452653326 for details. Open October 1st to May 1st. $10 per site, plus Hipcamp charge, per night, one car, additional people $5 each.
Campfires
from 
AU$14
 / night
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