The best dog-friendly camping near Croydon

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Camping in Croydon with your pets is easy—over 700 spots welcome four-legged mates. You’ll find sites where campfires are allowed, showers are sorted, and you can cast a line or watch wildlife straight from your tent. Average sites run around $50 per night, but you can snag a spot for as little as $12. Local favourites include Shacks at Kardella Park (578 reviews), Iron Brook Donkey Farm (555 reviews), and The Fern Glade (347 reviews). Bring your dog, pack your fishing gear, and expect a relaxed vibe—this patch of Victoria is made for animal lovers and outdoor types.

94% (5.8K) 246 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Croydon

Organic Farm & Riverside Camping

1. Organic Farm & Riverside Camping

100%
(48)
58km from Croydon · 2 sites
OUR CANPSITE IS ONLY FOR 4WD SELF-CONTAINED CAMPERS - MUST HAVE A TOILET Backing onto the Latrobe River and state park rests a secluded riverside spot to camp and enjoy absolute peace and quiet. Deer and wombats roam at night and during the day you can try your luck at fishing in the river. A good distance from the camping site is where we live and run our organic vegetable farm, and those wanting fresh vegetables can purchase directly from us. A short 5 min drive and you are in the small town of Noojee with your choice of classic country pubs and small-town coffee. The farm is also a short drive to Torongo Falls and the Ada tree.
from 
AU$92
 / night
The Village Green & Pavilion

2. The Village Green & Pavilion

100%
(10)
58km from Croydon · 6 sites
The Village Green, located in Strath Creek, Victoria, just over an hour from Melbourne, offers a variety of group accommodations for events such as quiet retreats, family reunions, sports and leadership camps, and special events. Available options include four Glampervans, a Bunkhouse, The Headley Homestead, and an oval and Pavilion. For animal lovers, there is a wide range of native wildlife to be seen by day and night. Parrots, kookaburras, kangaroos, and wombats regularly roam around close to the accommodation. A night time stroll with a torch in hand enables you to get a close-up view of wild wombats grazing near your accommodation.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from 
AU$242
 / night
Cathedral Views Campsite

3. Cathedral Views Campsite

98%
(25)
59km from Croydon · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
50 acres of beautiful country property with amazing views of Mt Cathedral and surrounding areas. 90 min drive NE of Melbourne, close to Marysville, Lake Mountain and Lake Eildon. There is plenty to do in the area including local wineries, olive farms, horse riding, bushwalking, mountain bike riding. The space is a campsite only, you may camp anywhere on the property, the host will guide you to the best spots. There are 2 dams and a seasonal creek. The driveway leads up a hill and then you can find your own space! Note there is no running water or power, BYO toilet. Small fires are allowed but you must clean up after your stay and local fire laws must be adhered to. Pets are most welcome but please ensure they don't disturb the cattle or wildlife!
Campfires
from 
AU$97
 / night
Nanadhong Views

4. Nanadhong Views

100%
(54)
60km from Croydon · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to Nanadhong Views. Nanadhong is the local indigenous name for the Cathedral Range. We are located on the western slope of the Cathedral with beautiful views to its peak as well as across the Acheron valley to the Black Range and South to Dom Dom and the Black Spur. This property was previously a home site but was burned out in the 2009 fires. Now being returned to nature and available for camping only. Two dams and a seasonal creek attract birds and local wildlife. A total of 30 acres is available for exploring and enjoying the views. This private location has a single site with power and water, suitable for two vans or several camper trailers, a flushing toilet and further grassed areas suitable for tents and camper trailers. A camp shelter currently under construction will provide somewhere out of the weather with lighting, water and power available. The property is located 30 minutes from Lake mountain where you can ski during winter or hike and mountain bike during summer. Lake Eildon is also 30 minutes away and a great venue for fishing, swimming and boating. The Acheron, Rubicon and Goulburn rivers are close by and suitable for fishing and kayaking. Mountain bike riders can also try the tracks at Buxton or Eildon. There are many hiking/walking options including the historical Rubicon Valley just 20 minutes away. If you are into 4wd’ing or trail bikes there are many tracks in the Black Range across the road or the Big River area.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from 
AU$97
 / night
Reedy Creek Camping

5. Reedy Creek Camping

98%
(50)
61km from Croydon · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Stunning 52 acre property only an hr from the Melbourne CBD but another world away.
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Potable water
from 
AU$55
 / night

Camping in Croydon with your pets is easy—over 700 spots welcome four-legged mates. You’ll find sites where campfires are allowed, showers are sorted, and you can cast a line or watch wildlife straight from your tent. Average sites run around $50 per night, but you can snag a spot for as little as $12. Local favourites include Shacks at Kardella Park (578 reviews), Iron Brook Donkey Farm (555 reviews), and The Fern Glade (347 reviews). Bring your dog, pack your fishing gear, and expect a relaxed vibe—this patch of Victoria is made for animal lovers and outdoor types.

94% (5.8K) 246 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Croydon

Organic Farm & Riverside Camping

1. Organic Farm & Riverside Camping

100%
(48)
58km from Croydon · 2 sites
OUR CANPSITE IS ONLY FOR 4WD SELF-CONTAINED CAMPERS - MUST HAVE A TOILET Backing onto the Latrobe River and state park rests a secluded riverside spot to camp and enjoy absolute peace and quiet. Deer and wombats roam at night and during the day you can try your luck at fishing in the river. A good distance from the camping site is where we live and run our organic vegetable farm, and those wanting fresh vegetables can purchase directly from us. A short 5 min drive and you are in the small town of Noojee with your choice of classic country pubs and small-town coffee. The farm is also a short drive to Torongo Falls and the Ada tree.
from 
AU$92
 / night
The Village Green & Pavilion

2. The Village Green & Pavilion

100%
(10)
58km from Croydon · 6 sites
The Village Green, located in Strath Creek, Victoria, just over an hour from Melbourne, offers a variety of group accommodations for events such as quiet retreats, family reunions, sports and leadership camps, and special events. Available options include four Glampervans, a Bunkhouse, The Headley Homestead, and an oval and Pavilion. For animal lovers, there is a wide range of native wildlife to be seen by day and night. Parrots, kookaburras, kangaroos, and wombats regularly roam around close to the accommodation. A night time stroll with a torch in hand enables you to get a close-up view of wild wombats grazing near your accommodation.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from 
AU$242
 / night
Cathedral Views Campsite

3. Cathedral Views Campsite

98%
(25)
59km from Croydon · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
50 acres of beautiful country property with amazing views of Mt Cathedral and surrounding areas. 90 min drive NE of Melbourne, close to Marysville, Lake Mountain and Lake Eildon. There is plenty to do in the area including local wineries, olive farms, horse riding, bushwalking, mountain bike riding. The space is a campsite only, you may camp anywhere on the property, the host will guide you to the best spots. There are 2 dams and a seasonal creek. The driveway leads up a hill and then you can find your own space! Note there is no running water or power, BYO toilet. Small fires are allowed but you must clean up after your stay and local fire laws must be adhered to. Pets are most welcome but please ensure they don't disturb the cattle or wildlife!
Campfires
from 
AU$97
 / night
Nanadhong Views

4. Nanadhong Views

100%
(54)
60km from Croydon · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to Nanadhong Views. Nanadhong is the local indigenous name for the Cathedral Range. We are located on the western slope of the Cathedral with beautiful views to its peak as well as across the Acheron valley to the Black Range and South to Dom Dom and the Black Spur. This property was previously a home site but was burned out in the 2009 fires. Now being returned to nature and available for camping only. Two dams and a seasonal creek attract birds and local wildlife. A total of 30 acres is available for exploring and enjoying the views. This private location has a single site with power and water, suitable for two vans or several camper trailers, a flushing toilet and further grassed areas suitable for tents and camper trailers. A camp shelter currently under construction will provide somewhere out of the weather with lighting, water and power available. The property is located 30 minutes from Lake mountain where you can ski during winter or hike and mountain bike during summer. Lake Eildon is also 30 minutes away and a great venue for fishing, swimming and boating. The Acheron, Rubicon and Goulburn rivers are close by and suitable for fishing and kayaking. Mountain bike riders can also try the tracks at Buxton or Eildon. There are many hiking/walking options including the historical Rubicon Valley just 20 minutes away. If you are into 4wd’ing or trail bikes there are many tracks in the Black Range across the road or the Big River area.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from 
AU$97
 / night
Reedy Creek Camping

5. Reedy Creek Camping

98%
(50)
61km from Croydon · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Stunning 52 acre property only an hr from the Melbourne CBD but another world away.
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Potable water
from 
AU$55
 / night

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