The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Hampton, Victoria

Looking to experience the great outdoors near Hampton, Victoria in Australia? Hipcamp has over 1000 options for camping in the area, with prices as low as $10 per night. Whether you're a boating enthusiast, an off-roading adventurer, or simply enjoy wildlife watching, there's a campsite for you. Some of the top campsites, such as Rodborough Vale (514 reviews), Shacks at Kardella Park (328 reviews), and Iron Brook Donkey Farm (381 reviews), offer popular amenities like cooking equipment, potable water, and showers. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to experience the great outdoors near Hampton, Victoria in Australia? Hipcamp has over 1000 options for camping in the area, with prices as low as $10 per night. Whether you're a boating enthusiast, an off-roading adventurer, or simply enjoy wildlife watching, there's a campsite for you. Some of the top campsites, such as Rodborough Vale (514 reviews), Shacks at Kardella Park (328 reviews), and Iron Brook Donkey Farm (381 reviews), offer popular amenities like cooking equipment, potable water, and showers. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

92% (4.2K)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Reedy Creek Camping

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(45)

78km from Hampton · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Reedy Creek, VIC

Stunning 52 acre property only an hr from the Melbourne CBD but another world away.

2. Ingenia Holidays Torquay

89%

(31)

72km from Hampton · 167 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Torquay, VIC

Searching for a surfing escape in Victoria? Head to Ingenia Holidays Torquay to soak up the beachside atmosphere at one of Victoria’s best-known surfing locations. Located less than one kilometer from the Torquay Foreshore, Torquay Beach and The Esplanade, this is one destination best explored on foot, with local shops, cafes and restaurants on the holiday park’s doorstep. While the coastline might be the main attraction with over 20 beaches and coves to explore in the Torquay region, the holiday park gives you plenty of excuses not to leave with a solar-heated swimming pool, heated spa and landscaped gardens. With mini-golf, giant snakes and ladders, tennis courts, cricket pitch, modern playground and games room – with additional activities to keep the kids entertained through school holidays.

3. Boulder Brook Valley

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38km from Hampton · 1 site · Tent, RV · Bulla, VIC

This 100 acre farm provides a dip into the outback with less time spent travelling for hours around victoria We live here as a family on the front half of the property and are currently using it to farm cattle and chickens, grow hay and keep bees Enjoy a campsite with complete serenity, and take a breather from the noise of the world Were located only 45 minutes from the CBD 10 minute drive to diggers rest and sunbury if you need supplies and only 5 minute drive to the nearest servo "I like that boulder, that is a nice boulder" - Donkey

4. Afton Park - Heart of the Bellarine

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50km from Hampton · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Wallington, VIC

Escape to the Heart of the Bellarine Peninsula Tucked between Ocean Grove and Drysdale, our peaceful camping haven is the perfect base for exploring everything the Bellarine has to offer. Just minutes from Farm Dog Brewing, McGlashan’s Winery, Flying Brick Cider House, and Adventure Park, you’ll be surrounded by great local flavours and fun. Set on a spacious property with plenty of room to relax, we’re close to top wineries, golf courses, beaches, and fishing spots. Bring your boat — there’s ample space and easy access to nearby boat ramps on the Barwon River and Port Phillip Bay. Our site features a bespoke toilet, fresh water, and a communal area complete with a sink, BBQ, and seating for eight. Fire pits are welcome (BYO wood), making it easy to enjoy a cosy evening under the stars. We’re pet-friendly, too — your furry friends are welcome to join the adventure (on leash). Come unwind, explore, and experience the Bellarine at its best.

5. Polly's Paddock

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35km from Hampton · 3 sites · RVs, Lodging · Mount Martha, VIC

Pollys paddock is named after a beautiful palomino horse named Polly, who lived here as a loved member of our family into her early 40s. Polly's Paddock is a quiet camping area on the Mornington Peninsula. We are a couples only camping (adults only), no children, for safety reasons with a dam close by. Only 15 minutes from Mount Martha village and Mornington, restaurants, amazing wineries, weekend markets, cafes and golf courses. We are 10 minutes from swimming beaches and 20 minutes from surf beaches. This is a 5.5 acre block, consisting of the host’s residence, garden and parkland. Polly's Paddock is half of the block. We offer 2 flat caravan sites, both with drinking water , 1 with limited power , the other no power. There is a site with a glamping tent set in the garden. The 6 metre round tent sleeps 2, with a queen size bed, linen provided. It is carpeted, has a fridge, kettle and BBQ. Just pack your toothbrush, clothes, food and drinks. All 3 sites have the use of a shared composting toilet. For a refreshing experience there is an outdoor, open air hot shower overlooking the dam. Close by is a spacious shelter/shed with tables, chairs and a rustic kitchen area with sink and heater. Well behaved dogs are accepted on the caravan sites, but we ask that you please discuss with us prior to booking. Dogs are to be kept on a lead at all times, wild ducks and the properties own poultry wander here. No dogs on the glamping tent site. Campfires are allowed during the cooler months, left to the hosts discretion for safety reasons. We supply a fire pit. BYO wood. No fires apart from in the fire pits provided are to be lit. Fires are to be extinguished before going to bed or leaving. One vehicle per site Potable water available Water hookup Dump point, but no garbage disposal facilities Guests must take all rubbish home when they leave Check in after 1pm. Before 5pm Check out before 11am Minimum 1 night stay in caravan sites Minimum 2 night stay in glamping tent Maximum stay 5 nights

Stories from the community

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Lucy

1 week ago

5 m Class B

2 nights at Polly's Paddock

Fabulous spot for a couple nights in the camper. Quiet, beautiful and well equipped.

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Damien

3 weeks ago

6 m pop-up camper

With pets

2 nights at Boulder Brook Valley

Very nice secluded site. Close to Melbourne Airport and the city

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Keely

November 2025

7 m Class A

1 night at Ingenia Holidays Torquay

Sites are quite small and crammed in, meaning cars are parked in the road and manoeuvrability is a bit tight. Despite the plots being properly prepared (dug in, lined and covered in astroturf) not all of them were flat, so we moved onto another plot. Facilities were clean and showers hot. Access gate at the back of the plot to the brewery was useful!

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Hanna

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Reedy Creek Camping

Great spot and very private. Nice area to explore and do walking trips, dogs loved it. Unfortunatley could stay only 1 night instead of two due to really heavy rain (our set up is not that advanced…) But would book it again.

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Anna

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Ingenia Holidays Torquay

Super campsite, friendly staff and a great location for exploring the surf shops, museum and beach!

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Tim

October 2025

5 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Polly's Paddock

Great place to stay! Very friendly and accommodating! Beautiful and well maintained. Felt very welcomed.

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Darcy

October 2025

5 m pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Polly's Paddock

10/10! We have been on the road for a few weeks now and this has been our favourite place to stay. Your own private sanctuary with beautiful gardens and wildlife. Amanda showed us around when we arrived and was a great host. Outdoor shower was amazing and spotless bathroom. The sheltered kitchen area was super cute with everything we needed. Couldn’t recommend enough!

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Rohan

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Boulder Brook Valley

A lovely, private camping oasis, so close to the city. Excellent for hounds. Highly recommended.

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Tara

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Boulder Brook Valley

We loved camping at the Secret Garden (16 mates plus a dog!, all tent camping). So close to the city but with a secluded kind of vibe. Flat ground for tents was limited but we all made do just fine. The area and grounds are lovely and well maintained. BBQ and tables worked a treat. We didn't end up using any power on site so cannot comment but there was solar and a battery on site. The owner was extremely helpful in the lead up and very accomodating. Sunsets and plane spotting were fantastic. It was still a little chilly for us to get in the water but the spot itself was stunning. We'll be back!

Morven

September 2025

2 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Polly's Paddock

Polly’s Paddock is absolutely gorgeous. Amanda and Geoff have put so much care and attention into it and it shows. They were wonderful hosts - so kind and accommodating. The facilities were excellent - clean and very comfortable. It was easy to get places. I will definitely be back!

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Nick

September 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Polly's Paddock

Amazing property and hosts! They have done such a good job converting their gigantic backyard into a cozy place to stay. The outdoor shower was a dream - better hot water than we had at our Airbnb the night before! We brought our own cooking gear and were able to eat dinner in the camp kitchen area. The location is also perfect, very close to wineries and the rest of Mornington. Highly recommend!

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Tom

September 2025

5 m travel trailer

2 nights at Boulder Brook Valley

A unique remote location but you are still close to Melbourne. Plenty of space for a large group to camp and still have private space if they choose. It's a really cool place but will only stay that way if we look after it. A good camping motto is: "Always leave the campsite better than you found it".

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Jolene

August 2025

6 m Class B

With pets

1 night at Boulder Brook Valley

This site really is spectacular. For nature lovers like us this was a hidden oasis. A lovely hut overlooked the river and lots of billabongs and creeks to explore. It was unfortunate that the previous campers who were there when we arrived and were reluctant to leave despite us coming a hour after our check in time had also drained the battery and gas bottle as well as learning human waste and toilet paper around. The owner was lovely and responsive but we were without power or gas for the night so I would recommend bringing backup. We still had a great evening the fire pits are well placed near the hut and lots of fallen branches around for kindling. We will definitely be back ❤️

Alaskelle

July 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Boulder Brook Valley

Returning for my 2nd stay. The proximity to Melbournes suburbs is amazing. I love that authentic bush camping vibes can be achieved so close to home allowing for more time to unwind rather then time spent on the road getting to/from camp. I will be returning again 😁

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Emre

July 2025

Tent

1 night at Boulder Brook Valley

I loved camping here, clean spacious and even kind enough to supply bbq and power, would definitely be booking this spot again enjoyed every bit of it including the views and the morning Roos

Anna

July 2025

Tent

With pets

7 nights at Boulder Brook Valley

This place is great. Easy run from the city, perfect block for our pooches to run around and great access to the river and billabong below camp. The pagola is a great addition for when you need to get out of the weather. Michael was friendly and helpful. Will definitely be coming back.