The best dog-friendly caravan parks near Essendon, Victoria

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to destination for camping in Australia! If you're looking for caravan camping options that allow pets and are located near Essendon, Victoria, we've got you covered with over 1,200 available options. Our top-rated campsites include Rodborough Vale (with 514 reviews), Shacks at Kardella Park (328 reviews), and Iron Brook Donkey Farm (381 reviews). Our popular amenities include cooking equipment, pets, and toilets, and our popular activities include swimming, fishing, and surfing. With an average price per night of $30 and options as low as $10, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your next adventure.

92% (4.5K)

Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to destination for camping in Australia! If you're looking for caravan camping options that allow pets and are located near Essendon, Victoria, we've got you covered with over 1,200 available options. Our top-rated campsites include Rodborough Vale (with 514 reviews), Shacks at Kardella Park (328 reviews), and Iron Brook Donkey Farm (381 reviews). Our popular amenities include cooking equipment, pets, and toilets, and our popular activities include swimming, fishing, and surfing. With an average price per night of $30 and options as low as $10, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your next adventure.

92% (4.5K)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Red Hill Orchard Farm Stay

98%

(49)

70km from Essendon · 7 sites · RVs · Red Hill South, VIC

Located in the beautiful Red Hill set away from the hustle and bustle, this farm has been in the family for over 85 year. Enjoy the fresh air and the sea breeze from western Port Bay. Surrounded by lots of stunning local wineries and beautiful beaches. Spend the weekend exploring or just enjoy your time relaxing on the farm. It's a lovely walk to the shops and Red hill rail trail. https://www.instagram.com/orchardfarmstays?igsh=NjQ1bTVnOTh6cmpi Please note you need to type our address in when trying to find our property. For some reason the GPS link on hipcamp takes you to the back of our property and you cannot enter that way.

from

AU$79

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2. Foxes Den

100%

(71)

65km from Essendon · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · Wallington, VIC

Quiet and secluded old farm property located on the acclaimed Bellarine Peninsula. Experience the best of both worlds, a rural setting that is centrally located should you wish to explore what the local area has to offer. Only 5km from Ocean Grove Main Beach and a gateway to numerous wineries. This is an Off-the-grid site (no power or toilets). All camp sites are visible to one another with adequate space in between to ensure privacy. Pet friendly with campfire wood provided.

3. Swan Bay Road Wallington

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(23)

62km from Essendon · 13 sites · Tents, RVs · Grovedale, VIC

Located in the middle of The Bellarine Peninsula. Within walking distance of Adventure Park, Flying Brick Cider House and McGlasions Winery (Farm Dog Brewery). 5 minutes Drive to Ocean Grove/Barwon Heads. 10 mins drive to Queenscliff, Pt. Lonsdale, Portalington, Geelong. Our little property is suitable for tents, caravans, RVs. We have a fully functioning toilet, can run power to your camp (no shower facility). We have an inground trampoline, half court basketball/netball court. Our small inground pool can be added extra. Our acerage can cater for small groups of up to 15 people, your van/tent/RV or ours. Pets allowed by agreement and must be on lead at all times. We have free range geese, chooks and a friendly dog There is no need for an alarm clock our Roosters have that covered.

4. Warburton Holiday Park

70km from Essendon · 177 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Warburton, VIC

Warburton Holiday Park is working to become a premier camping, caravan and holiday destination in the Yarra Valley. Only a 75km scenic drive from the heart of Melbourne, it offers a variety of accommodation options, with acres of camp grounds, caravan sites, self-contained cabins and villas, BBQ facilities, as well as a children’s playground and water-play park. All within a unique setting beside the flowing waters of the Yarra River, nestled in amongst spectacular Australian bush surrounds. On early morning walks, you might spy the elusive native platypus or enjoy floating along the 1 kilometer river frontage on a lilo, or fishing for a trout while your children play ball sports in the sunshine. There are a range of local walking trails, bike trails and activities for the whole family. Situated only 1.5 kms from the heart of the Warburton township, this historic town is a gateway to all that the Yarra Valley region has to offer. Come and visit us today to see for yourselves.

5. Mountain Spring - Off Grid

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(15)

45km from Essendon · 1 site · Tent, RV · Kinglake, VIC

Mountain Mineral Spring is a neighboring farm with Fowkes Family Farm ( King Proteas), New Owners Richard and Mai with Host Tamara (Fowkes Farm) are working together to offer this beautiful site for Off grid stays. - These sites do not have a toilet. No power or water tap. But there is a spring to collect running water. This site has easy access to drive in with plenty of space to turn around. 2 different flat areas to choose from to set up. This property has two sites that can be booked, two different listings - (see Fowkes family flower farm for other listing) Only a 20-minute walk to the town of Kinglake and a minute drive. This site offers plenty of open space to safely have a campfire. Plenty of fallen branches and trees to cut up for firewood. Or purchase wood from the local food works, closing at 7pm OR the servo closing at 9pm. This site is on a 105-acre farm, with a private spring water swimming hole, water can be collected from the running water spring. The farm is home to a mob of kangaroos, please watch from a distance. You will also spot and hear wild deer. The site does have plenty of grassed area, but we will let you know there is a bit of black berry bushes that we will start removing over time. (This area we cannot use chemicals close to the water ways.) We have 2 goats Eve & Rain to help with the weeds and greeting our guests. This site has a lot of history from bottling water from the old factory, (no longer in use), Potatoe and berry farming and raising sheep. You will feel so relaxed in a private and tranquil site. We manage 2 sites on this farm and 2 sites on the neighboring farm. Taxi service - The Graceful-Goat to get you around to the local eats and wineries. The Kinglake market is on the 4th Sunday of each month 10-2pm except December which is the Sunday before Christmas - twilight 2-7pm No market in January. The St. Andrews market is every Saturday, 9am to 1pm just 12 minutes down the mountain. Whittlesea market is on every Monday 9am - 1pm *You will have access to Fowkes Family Farm to purchase and pick flowers and come along to feed the sheep.

Stories from the community

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Peter

3 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Foxes Den

Natural bush paddock setting with lots of privacy. Hugh and i shared a drop of red and i met some hicamping neighbors. The fact there's public toilets nearby is a bonus. Planning to go back.

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Damien

November 2025

6 m Class B

With pets

7 nights at Foxes Den

Beautiful location right at the centre of the Bellarine Peninsula.

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Kelly

November 2025

8 m travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Red Hill Orchard Farm Stay

Beautiful and serene location, lots of wildlife too! Enjoyable weekend had with the family

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Jonathan

November 2025

5 m car

With pets

1 night at Foxes Den

Excellent location remote but still close to everything you need. Great sites so spacious!

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Temeika

November 2025

10 m travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Foxes Den

We spent a few nights here and loved our stay - great for adventures into Ocean Grove and the surrounding coast. Easy to access, huge sites!

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Jemimah

November 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Foxes Den

We had a wonderful time camping at Foxes Den. The campsites are very well looked after and spaced out. Hugh generously provided us with plenty of firewood. Watching the sunrise behind all the trees was stunning!

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John

November 2025

7 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Red Hill Orchard Farm Stay

10 stars to the host and the beautiful grounds offered. Highly recommend to all. Views of the farm were spectacular particularly in the morning where the site is allocated as where you stay you can see the sun rise above the valley. Thanks heaps, the Wednesday Camper!

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Clare

October 2025

7 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Red Hill Orchard Farm Stay

What an amazing place to camp. We had the whole place to ourselves it was so peaceful and we had beautiful views of the orchards and damn. Very central to lots of great places. It was also great that we could have our dogs with us. Highly recommend!!

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Margot

October 2025

Tent

4 nights at Mountain Spring - Off Grid

private and quiet and lots of grass and trees and lovely spring water to use. Not a lot of flat space on the area I was in, but fine for me and my swag. Very close to Kinglake shops with a good supermarket, and also a great playground for those with children. Good communication from Tamara.

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kate

October 2025

4 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Foxes Den

Amazing quiet spot close enough to a town for supplies but far enough away to feel like a real retreat. Easy communication and ste up with Hugh. Highly recommend

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Trevor

October 2025

6 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Foxes Den

We had a great weekend. The campground is lovely and the firewood was very generous.. we took advantage of the ballerina Peninsula rail trail played some golf and had dinner at Mona Resturant which is in the next farm. What a great place.

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Regine

September 2025

6 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Red Hill Orchard Farm Stay

Beautiful place to stay. Steve and Tara are lovely and very welcoming and helpful. Lots of things to do close by and sites are pretty level. It’s peaceful and quiet with beautiful views.

Nathalie

September 2025

4 m pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to Mountain Spring - Off Grid

This is a beautiful spot and Tamara is a lovely host. We had such a relaxing time and definitely come back again!

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Tanya

September 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Red Hill Orchard Farm Stay

I loved how peaceful and relaxing Tara’s place was and am looking forward to coming back with some more time. I came on my own and it felt safe, spacious and inviting. Lots of beautiful nature surrounding the grounds ~ would highly recommend ✨

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Sophie

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Mountain Spring - Off Grid

Greta spot! Swimming hole was beautiful and we enjoyed a refreshing dip. fire pit was great to make a warming fire and lots of sticks to forage for around the campsite! Will definitely be back

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Claire

August 2025

8 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Mountain Spring - Off Grid

Such a beautiful peaceful spot. We will definitely be back

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Sarah

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

1 night at Mountain Spring - Off Grid

Tamara was such a helpful host! We shot a film on the property - so we were slightly unusual campers! She was communicative and extremely helpful in the lead up to the day and the location was absolutely gorgeous. 10/10