The best dog-friendly cabin rentals near Ballarat, Victoria

Welcome to Hipcamp! If you're looking for a cabin camping experience with your furry friend near Ballarat, Victoria, you're in luck. We offer over 60 options that cater to this specific combination of accommodation preference, activity/terrain preference, and location. Top Campsites like Cooinda Burrong Scout Camp (82 reviews), Rustic Miner's Cabin (53 reviews), and Sommerleigh (30 reviews) are just a few of the highly-rated options available. You can enjoy popular amenities like campfires, rubbish disposal, and cooking equipment. If you're feeling adventurous, popular activities such as hiking, paddling, and horseback riding are also available. With options as low as $11 per night and an average price of $132 per night, you're sure to find the perfect fit for your next camping trip.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Ballarat

Welcome to Hipcamp! If you're looking for a cabin camping experience with your furry friend near Ballarat, Victoria, you're in luck. We offer over 60 options that cater to this specific combination of accommodation preference, activity/terrain preference, and location. Top Campsites like Cooinda Burrong Scout Camp (82 reviews), Rustic Miner's Cabin (53 reviews), and Sommerleigh (30 reviews) are just a few of the highly-rated options available. You can enjoy popular amenities like campfires, rubbish disposal, and cooking equipment. If you're feeling adventurous, popular activities such as hiking, paddling, and horseback riding are also available. With options as low as $11 per night and an average price of $132 per night, you're sure to find the perfect fit for your next camping trip.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Ballarat

1. Lovely Bush Property

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(60)

48km from Ballarat · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Surrounded by Lillicur State Forest, opportunities for walks, horse riding and bike riding abound Four mountain bikes are ready to roll and a solar panel will keep phones charged A holding yard will keep your horses happy and shaded. A nine hole mini golf course is ready to challenge you!! Only one booking is taken for any night. As soon as you book, the property becomes yours and is unavailable to anybody else 10 minutes down the road you'll find the quaint village of Talbot. The town retains a number of historic buildings from its prosperous gold mining days. Some of the old shops which line this street are now home to speciality businesses, including a clothing boutique, bookshop and homewares store. The restored London House building in Scandinavian Crescent operates as a cafe and visitor information centre and is surrounded by an attractive community garden. At the corner of Scandinavian Crescent and Fyfe Street is the Talbot Pioneers Memorial Playground with BBQ and picnic shelters. A farmers market operates in the town streets every 3rd Sunday of the month. The pool is great in summer months and the general store is well managed by Prue and open 8am to 7pm every day 2 hours from Melbourne, 1 hours from Ballarat.

2. Golden Country Motel & Caravan Park

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(3)

60km from Ballarat · 36 sites · RVs, Lodging

Explore our range of Maryborough accommodation at Golden Country Motel and Caravan Park, each designed to provide the perfect blend of comfort and convenience for your stay at Golden Country. Explore our selection of well-appointed cabins, each thoughtfully tailored to meet your needs, whether you’re after a cozy retreat or a family adventure. Experience comfort at our motel, offering a variety of rooms that cater to both solo travelers and families, ensuring a restful and convenient stay. Park your caravan in our expansive, well-appointed sites, offering exceptional facilities and a welcoming community atmosphere for the perfect escape. Golden Country Motel is equipped with a variety of convenient features to enhance your stay. We provide an electric vehicle charger for eco-conscious travelers, ensuring your car is ready for your next adventure. Our pet-friendly policy means you can bring your furry friends along to enjoy the trip. Stay connected with our free Wi-Fi available throughout the park. For added convenience, we have a laundry room on-site. Additionally, we are ideally located just 40 meters away from the golf club, which boasts a fantastic restaurant for your dining pleasure.

3. Rustic Miner’s Cabin

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(86)

68km from Ballarat · 6 sites · Lodging

A little slice of heaven ! 11 Acres nestled in a valley in the beautiful Castlemaine goldfields. The property has a main house ,shed ,cottage, Glamping tent site and a dam, and is completely off the grid. Also very close to the popular Expedition pass reservoir and only a few minutes drive to Chewton and Castlemaine. Come and experience the beautiful sunset, Wildlife and tranquility. The cottage itself is furnished and has a cosy open fire place and barrel heater, a small kitchen with basic kitchenware, hot and cold water gas cooking and solar and gas lighting. There is a separate bedroom at the back with a Queen bed and a king single bed. Please note bedding is not provided so please bring a warm sleeping bags or bedding and pillows. There is a adjoining bathroom (accessible from outside) with toilet, vanity and HOT shower. (BYO towels). Please note the bathroom may be shared with my Glamping site guests. (just one other site) The cabin sleeps 3 and you can also bring a tent as well.. Please note this is rustic accommodation and the cabin doesn’t have 240v power only 12v LED lighting and an esky is also provided. Located just 5 mins to local reservoir which is a great place to swim, fish or paddle. Also the popular Red Hill Pub and gold prospecting areas are just up the road and only 10 minutes to historic Castlemaine. Firewood available $30per barrow load. Please message me though the site. Just 1.5 hours drive from Melbourne, 1 hour from Ballarat and 40 minutes from Bendigo.

4. Spring Creek Cottage Hepburn

39km from Ballarat · 1 site · Lodging

Secluded (but close), self contained pet friendly cottage with end to end furry friendliness, sustainability and nature! 100% yours. Boutique accommodation on the Dry Diggings track with 64km+of trails out your back gate. Well fenced backyard (that can contain a maremma!) for peace of mind and local tips for dog friendly places, food and nature in the Welcome Pack.

5. Lillicur Vineyard B&B

51km from Ballarat · 1 site · Lodging

A spacious studio apartment set in a quiet, rural location in the heart of the goldfields. Just 20 minutes to Avoca and Maryborough, and 10 minutes to the historic goldmining town of Talbot. Ideal for prospectors, history buffs or a romantic getaway, the B&B includes a king-size bed, a small kitchenette and a BBQ on the verandah. Friendly, well-behaved dogs are welcome.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Zdenka

August 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Rustic Miner’s Cabin

Our second stay at Paul's cabin, this time winter time. Cabin is cosy and we loved the fire place. We were allowed to take our little puppy that enjoyed stay in nature too. Beautiful and serenity.. place offer lot of to do - we walked some trails with historical values from Gold rush mining times. Cabin has everything that our family needed - beds, kitchen, bathroom with toilet and warm water.. 100% recommended for people who are looking for serenity, calmness and nature stay..

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James

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Rustic Miner’s Cabin

Our second stay was as good as the first. Cabin, bush, wildlife, peace and relaxation. Never disappoints. So close to Castlemaine. Can’t wait for our third stay!

Ange

June 2025

Weekend Trip to Rustic Miner’s Cabin

We absolutely adored our stay at Paul’s miners cabin, would have happily stayed there indefinitely. It’s very charming and cute, we spend all weekend by the fire outside enjoying the bird sound and the stars, or inside in front of the fire with a wine. Would absolutely stay again in a heartbeat.

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Andrew

June 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Lovely Bush Property

Peaceful bush setting, plenty of flat ground for tents. Ian popped by and chopped up some for us. Close to Talbot, nice little town with a pub 10 mins down the road.

Susan

June 2025

Weekend Trip to Lovely Bush Property

Beautiful quiet place with land to explore and heaps of room for kids to play.

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Sylwia

June 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Rustic Miner’s Cabin

Awesome place, very rustic. We were there on the coldest and rainiest days so it wa great sitting in front of fire relaxing!! Thank you Paul!!

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Phillip

May 2025

Weekend Trip to Lovely Bush Property

The site has many personal touches. They make camping easy. Lots of trees and plenty of space. Cheers

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Abhishek

April 2025

Weekend Trip to Lovely Bush Property

If you’re looking for a peaceful getaway surrounded by nature, Echidna Retreat Cabin is the perfect choice. Tucked away in the woods, it’s an ideal spot for a small group of 2–3 people to relax and unwind. The cozy retreat is made even better with a mini golf course on-site and breathtaking views of the Milky Way at night, truly the cherry on top of an already wonderful experience! It’s a great budget-friendly escape, and we’re incredibly grateful to Ian for sharing his beautiful property with us.

Caroline

January 2025

Weekend Trip to Rustic Miner’s Cabin

Beautiful peice of land very peaceful alot of wildlife to hear and see in the day and at night. You are close to Castlemaine and a Reservoir which is so good on a hot day to swim or kayak in. The miners hut itself has alot of history and is well kept we were surprised how cool it was despite hot temps. It would be very cosy in the winter I'm sure. Bathroom is clean and every detail considered You do share the bathroom with other campers guests in the Glamping tent, at the time these guest were very quiet so all good. Communication with Paul was excellent we enjoyed meeting his friendly black lab.

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lee

January 2025

With kids

2 nights at Rustic Miner’s Cabin

Cabin was fantastic. A real time capsule and it was so good to be able to stay there. There was lots of wildlife all around and it was very peaceful.