The best dog-friendly caravan parks near Bendigo, Victoria

Camping near Bendigo, Victoria with a caravan and pets is easy thanks to Hipcamp! With over 1200 options, you're sure to find the perfect spot to park your caravan and enjoy the great outdoors with your furry friends. Top campsites like Rodborough Vale (514 reviews), Shacks at Kardella Park (328 reviews), and Nillawarre (326 reviews) have received rave reviews from past visitors. Average price per night is $30, with options as low as $5. Popular amenities include potable water, showers, and toilets. And with activities like wildlife watching, climbing, and horseback riding, you and your pets will have plenty to do during your stay.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Bendigo

Camping near Bendigo, Victoria with a caravan and pets is easy thanks to Hipcamp! With over 1200 options, you're sure to find the perfect spot to park your caravan and enjoy the great outdoors with your furry friends. Top campsites like Rodborough Vale (514 reviews), Shacks at Kardella Park (328 reviews), and Nillawarre (326 reviews) have received rave reviews from past visitors. Average price per night is $30, with options as low as $5. Popular amenities include potable water, showers, and toilets. And with activities like wildlife watching, climbing, and horseback riding, you and your pets will have plenty to do during your stay.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Bendigo

1. Sheep Dip Hill

100%

(10)

47km from Bendigo · 41 sites · RVs

Set on a beautiful 600-acre working merino sheep and cropping farm, our property offers a peaceful, authentic farm camping experience. You’ll find wide open spaces, serene creek flats, rolling hills, and stunning views across the surrounding farmland — the perfect place to unwind and reconnect with nature. Our campsite is quiet, spacious, and ideal for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Wake up to the sounds of farm life, enjoy peaceful walks, or simply relax and take in the ever-changing scenery. Located centrally to some of the region’s best attractions, including Cairn Curran Reservoir for fishing and water activities, the historic gold-mining towns of Clunes and Maldon, and the charming village of Newstead, there’s plenty to explore nearby. Whether you’re after a weekend getaway or a longer stay, we invite you to enjoy the beauty and tranquility of our farm. Dogs are welcome but must be well behaved around sheep. Campers must provide their own toilets. A dump point is available at the Newstead Racecourse, just a 10-minute drive away.

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2. Muckleford Bush Block

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(98)

38km from Bendigo · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

Our property is a 5 minute drive out of the township of Castlemaine. It is a total of 60 acres with minimal fencing. About 20 acres are cleared paddock and the rest is native box forest. Enjoy picturesque views across the open paddock to the dam, watch the kangaroos, or sit back and relax in the forest. On-site enjoy camping and strolling around the property, or nearby explore the historic towns of Maldon, Newstead or Castlemaine. Camp fires allowed in designated fire places. Dogs are allowed on lead. Must be self contained.

3. Whroo Nature Camp

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(6)

77km from Bendigo · 8 sites · Tents, RVs

Park your caravan or pitch your tent and have privacy in your own spot. Your vista amongst the gum trees and bush setting includes a view of the lovely small dam. This campsite suits self-contained campers who bring their own camping toilet/shower, and drinking water supply. The area features an open, flat grassy spot with trees surrounding the dam. The campsite is 500m away from the main road so if privacy and serenity is what you're looking for, you have ticked the box. The Whroo cemetery is not far away with 4WD tracks all around. Waranga Basin is only 7 km away for fishing and swimming while leaving your van in a safe site. Please contact us if you have any further questions and details. We are happy to help. We look forward to having you here. Generators are allowed, just be mindful and consider others camping. The Rushworth state forest is across the road and kangaroos and wallabies are in abundance on my property and constantly traveling through so no pets that will be harmfull to wildlife.. Thankyou

4. The View At Blowhole Road

62km from Bendigo · 1 site · Tent, RV

Welcome to our peaceful hilltop retreat, nestled on the serene Blowhole Road in Hepburn. Our property offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape, providing a perfect blend of tranquility and natural beauty. Just a 5-minute drive to Daylesford and 3 minutes to Hepburn Springs, you'll have easy access to local attractions, dining, and the famous Hepburn Bathhouse. The location is ideal for those seeking a quiet escape, with the added bonus of being a short walk to the Blowhole Picnic Area – a lovely spot to enjoy nature. Whether you’re here to relax and take in the views or explore the local sights, our property is a perfect base for a getaway. Come unwind in this peaceful corner of the world, where nature meets comfort.

5. Yeramba Sunset Camp Site

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(3)

69km from Bendigo · 1 site · Tent, RV

Yeramba is a boutique Farmstay retreat. We have a selection of small friendly farm animals for guests to interact with. We are dog friendly however dogs must be on a lead except for in designated dog run area. We also have 15 acres of natural bush land with walking tracks, wildlife and birdsong. Both our dams are stocked with trout for fishing. Fishing rods supplied. Only for one family at a time to maintain privacy and tranquility. For larger family group please contact host. Designated campfire site with firewood supplied. ( subject to weather conditions) Abundant birdlife for bird watching and photography……includes an undercover bird hide with seating. Campsite perimeter is one acre set within 15 acres of grassland and trees Easy vehicle access on flat ground. Lots of space for outdoor activities…. We even supply some gorgeous kites for children to fly and space for ball games including goal posts and volleyball net.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Clare

3 weeks ago

5 m travel trailer

3 nights at Muckleford Bush Block

We very much enjoyed the privacy and the generosity of size of Middle Forest site 3. We were also delighted by the show of native wildflowers. Thank you Kat.

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craig

November 2025

6 m pop-up camper

With kids

4 nights at Muckleford Bush Block

Great quiet place to stay close to town. Stayed on site 2 overlooking the paddock and was able to watch the sun set.

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Peter

November 2025

5 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Muckleford Bush Block

Really nice open camping area, very nice bush and our 11 year old Gordon Setter had fun roaming around.

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john

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Muckleford Bush Block

A lovely property with camp sites tucked away on classic goldfields country replete with delightful frog and bird calls. We didn't meet Kate but communication was great, meaning arrival was flexible. A short drive or ride to Castlemaine.

Tim

November 2025

7 m travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Yeramba Sunset Camp Site

My family stayed here over the cup weekend. We had a great time with the kids loving feeding the animals and fishing in the dam. The camp area was very clean with fire pit and a bin plus a water tap. The host Anneke was absolutely amazing. She was so friendly and kind. With only a short drive into Daylesford the location was great. Highly recommend and we will be back.

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Robert

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Whroo Nature Camp

Camping here was great, heaps of room to explore and very secluded. Highly recommend this camp ground!

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Caitlin

October 2025

5 m Class B

With kids

Weekend Trip to Muckleford Bush Block

Gorgeous remnant bushland, heaps of space and lovely to walk around and enjoy the wild flowers.

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angus

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Yeramba Sunset Camp Site

We had a great weekend camping at the sunset camp site and there was lots of room on nice grass. Me, my girlfriend and dogs had lots of fun patting and feeding the goats and ponies and went for a walk. Anneke was very helpful and cared a lot about her farm and was very welcoming. Thanks Angus

Trevor

October 2025

4 m pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sheep Dip Hill

We loved Emu Flat, quiet and peaceful with abundant birdlife. For how little rain there has been the creek was flush with flowing clear water. Access to the creek was excellent with a flat river-gravel beach. Also enough water for a kayak paddle. This is a magic spot managed by lovely people, Adam and Sarah are amazing Hosts. A highly recommended Hipcamp, this property will not disappoint. ... get on it!!

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Steve

October 2025

8 m pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to Muckleford Bush Block

Really enjoyable stay at a property full of space and plenty of nature. The location is great with lots to explore around the area. We really enjoyed our stay and will certainly be back.

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Shaun

September 2025

10 m travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Sheep Dip Hill

Awesome place to sit down and relax right by the creek listen to the water flow nice flat ground great place to stay

Donovan

September 2025

5 m car

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Sheep Dip Hill

Sarah and Adam's site is a wonderful place to stay! The both of them are very helpful, hospitable and accommodative to ensure our stay was as best as it could be! I spoke to Sarah ahead of my booking to ask questions and get more information and she was very patient and helpful. The site itself is a serene open field with the nearby canola field as a distant natural backdrop! Would highly recommend staying here and will hope to be back again!

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Becc

September 2025

4 m travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Yeramba Sunset Camp Site

Our extended family all got together for an incredible camping experience with Anneke’s absolutely glorious property in Blampied. The camping paddock is impeccable and safely fenced so we could let our dogs (& kids!) race around like lunatics while we were at our camp site. There was bale-leaping and tree-climbing… incredible campfires, smore-making and singalongs… worm-hunting and fishing in the dam… bush-walking and hut-building with a side of “bush golf” down in the beautiful uncleared bushland… feeding and patting miniature ponies and boats and sheep and the cheekiest young alpaca… egg collecting and chook-petting…. it truely was a heavenly 4 nights of wonderful fun. Every single one of us left happily exhausted with over-flowing cups. Anneke is a beautiful and warmly welcoming host who absolutely went above and aboard to ensure everyone was comfortable and had anything and everything they needed…. There was a windy day and out she came with kites for the kids to fly! Our family decided on the very first night that we would make this an annual event at Anneke’s property - it was just such a privilege to stay somewhere so beautifully, and lovingly maintained…. With so much at our doorstep. Thank you for making our stay so magical and memorable for kids & adults alike Anneke! xx

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rebecca

September 2025

10 m pop-up camper

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Muckleford Bush Block

We had a lovely stay at this site...a last minute decision had us looking for somewhere near Castlemaine and this was just perfect. Kat responded to our request almost immediately so we had a confirmed place to stay and meet with family from Melbourne. The girls went off for a sneaky 9 holes at the very friendly golf club so everyone was happy. Really great site, thanks for having us!

Trevor

September 2025

4 m pop-up camper

With pets

4 nights at Sheep Dip Hill

I will be back to try out the other sites on offer at Sheep Dip Hill. The care and communication from the Host's was exemplary, with rough weather on the horizon, Sarah messaged me saying there is another site with more shelter if I chose. I also had a couple of false starts, these were just taken in Sarah's stride. Very organised, capable and caring hosts are Sarah and Adam, their space I highly recommended as a camping destination. This pair are Salt of the Earth people.

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Steve

August 2025

8 m pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to Muckleford Bush Block

Scenery is beautiful very peaceful sound of nature lovely bush for walking and not far from neighbouring town if you need. Thoroughly recommend.

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Chris

August 2025

8 m travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Sheep Dip Hill

They took us to a lesser used spot due to recent wet weather. Very private with great views of the reservoir and countryside. Joyces Creek is very central to the Goldfields and Spa districts with Maryborough, Daylesford and Castlemaine all within 30mins Enjoyed our stay immensely and our hosts very super friendly, accommodating and always quick to reply to enquiries. Our 2x small dogs also gave it their paw of approval. Cheers to Adam & Sarah

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Linda

July 2025

6 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Muckleford Bush Block

What an awesome camp spot it was on No.2. The site was cleared with ample room for our 20ft van, there was a fire pit to stoke up & warm ourselves & not only were we surrounded by bush, we also had a great view down a grassy paddock watching a multitude of kangaroos grazing. There were even clear tracks to walk around the perimeter of the property. We will definitely be back!

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Alfred

June 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Muckleford Bush Block

It was a lovely site. Lots of kangaroo's and a few kookaburras. I suspect we'll be staying again.

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Susan

June 2025

5 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Sheep Dip Hill

Loved our site, chosen specifically by our thoughtful hosts keeping us well sheltered from the rough weather during our stay. We would recommend this camp. Thanks to Sarah and Adam.