The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Highton, Victoria

Bringing your pets along? Highton has over 460 pet-friendly camping spots ready for you and your four-legged mates. Most sites welcome dogs, let you light a campfire, and offer showers—no need to go feral. Prices start at just $20 a night, with the average sitting around $60. Locals love Shacks at Kardella Park (578 reviews), where you can wander with your dog through open paddocks, or Olive Farm (198 reviews) for quiet mornings and fresh country air. If you want bushland and space to roam, Penzance Bushland Retreat (168 reviews) fits the bill. Surfing, swimming, and fishing spots are close by, so you and your pup won’t run out of things to do. Just don’t forget the lead and a towel for muddy paws.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Highton

Bringing your pets along? Highton has over 460 pet-friendly camping spots ready for you and your four-legged mates. Most sites welcome dogs, let you light a campfire, and offer showers—no need to go feral. Prices start at just $20 a night, with the average sitting around $60. Locals love Shacks at Kardella Park (578 reviews), where you can wander with your dog through open paddocks, or Olive Farm (198 reviews) for quiet mornings and fresh country air. If you want bushland and space to roam, Penzance Bushland Retreat (168 reviews) fits the bill. Surfing, swimming, and fishing spots are close by, so you and your pup won’t run out of things to do. Just don’t forget the lead and a towel for muddy paws.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Highton

1. Swan Bay Road Wallington

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(23)

19km from Highton · 13 sites · Tents, RVs

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.

2. Wurdale Waters

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(93)

30km from Highton · 2 sites · Tents, RVs

Views galore. Your camp spot is on the bank of your own private dam with views over the fields, dam and reservoir. Your camping spot is private with no others campers. You can swim, kayak and fish from the dams on the property and the Wurdiboluc Reservoir is only a stones throw away and is a renowned fishing spot. There are great 4WD tracks located around the area and a short 15 minute trip to Torquay or Aireys Inlet, 10 minutes to Geelong and Winchelsea amenities are close by, but you will feel a world away from it all here. There is no toilet facilities at the camp ground, but you will find a public toilet about 400 meters from the camp site located at the Wurdale Hall

3. Tall Trees Otways Camp

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(74)

47km from Highton · 1 site · Tent, RV

A quiet campsite to yourself amongst the tranquil Otway rainforest just a short drive from Lorne. Plenty of bird and animal life to see. Parking is on solid ground with the option of a grassy camp spot among the trees 20 metres away. There is a bus parked and container on the Southside of the camp with bush views to the East, North and West.

4. Spalding Lodge

21km from Highton · 5 sites · Tents, RVs

We are located on 5 acres with empty paddock at the back of the property. Power and water available and we allow camp fire when allowed. We are located 5 mins from Avalon airport and 5 mins from Lara Train Station which runs into Geelong and Melbourne. Perfect for Avalon Airshow

5. Seahorse stud

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37km from Highton · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Aireys inlet is a unique tiny town with so much to do. The local beach is iconic for surfing and swimming, the local creek is a favourite at the inlet for young kids to swim or for canoeists to have somewhere quiet to paddle. Mountain biking is a must in the area, with thousands of tracks available right outside the back door. If you have your own horse you can bring it along on holiday with you, we have paddocks available and there are so many gorgeous tracks around to ride on and beach riding at low tide and the right times is a bucket list item! The location itself is 17 acres and is next to the Painkallac creek in a peaceful bush setting. This location used to be a horse riding school which is now not running but has been converted to offer camping, caravan and RV parking. It’s only 1.5 km from the beach and the Otway national park is right on your doorstep. If you have bikes, horses or love to hike or run, or just laze on the beach, it’s a perfect location, be ready to be spoilt as there are so many tracks on offer in our stunning local beach and bush land. The local town of aireys inlet has plenty to offer, a general store for all your essentials, loads of places to eat out for breakfast, lunch or dinner and only 1 3/4hrs from Melbourne. No need to stress if you don’t want to be near anyone else, this is a small setting so it’s very private and its only got one space to rent so that you have peace and quiet. If you do have friends and want to book a double space please just message me and I can open up another space for you. I also have an option to add a pottery class for you, the cost is $50 a person for a two hour session. Look forward to seeing you at our cosy country and coastal retreat.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Tyson

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Wurdale Waters

Was a nice spot and had a chill quiet night by the fire. Weather was rough but can't do much about that.

Larissa

3 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Tall Trees Otways Camp

Beautiful, private spot! We loved our stay, even though it rained!

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Luke

November 2025

5 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Tall Trees Otways Camp

Beautiful property, 2 options for where to set up camp, very private spots. Host was super accomodating, and only 20 minutes from Lorne. Would definitely camp here again.

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Nick

November 2025

5 m car

Weekend Trip to Tall Trees Otways Camp

Great spot, private and quiet location amongst the trees. Highly recommend.

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Bren

November 2025

5 m pop-up camper

1 night at Wurdale Waters

Barney was very responsive. I had a lovely quiet time at his place

Dave N Leila

November 2025

8 m pop-up camper

5 nights at Wurdale Waters

Lovely quiet spot with great views out over the reservoir. Amazing fire pit. Loved the highland cows :-) Only an hour from home and we will come again!

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Alice

November 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Seahorse stud

Seahorse farm is a camper’s dream. Host Caroline has a heart of gold and made us feel at home. Surrounded by bush and a short drive to the beach, the location and surrounds is as good as it gets. Caroline’s gentle horses were great neighbours, an amazing experience camping alongside them. Already planning the next trip back!!!

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Chris

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Tall Trees Otways Camp

We had a great stay. Secluded bush camp with everything you need for a quiet weekend getaway. We look forward to coming back.

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Brett

September 2025

5 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Wurdale Waters

Absolutely an amazing spot, quiet place to put the feet up, perfect spot for any self contained vans. Awesome views friendly farm animals that will come up to say hi and a great camp fire set up, I will be re booking to stay here

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Molly

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Tall Trees Otways Camp

Great private spot in absolutely beautiful bushland. We camped at the second spot down the hill. Compost toilet, fire pit and dog friendly made for a perfect little getaway for our group of 5. Super close to Otways NP, Lorne and Deans Marsh and really easy to get to from Melbourne. A rare find in that area! Kylie was great, very responsive. It was a bit wet, but that’s the Otways - no fault of the owners. BYO firewood if you want some long burners. Will 100% come again.

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Xander

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Wurdale Waters

Honestly spectacular, lovely damn with a big fire pit (with a grill!) plenty of space for cars, swags and people! great spot and 10/10 would stay again!

Jason

August 2025

4 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Tall Trees Otways Camp

Amazing, secluded and peaceful. The perfect retreat amongst the gum trees. Whoever wrote the review about feeling "unsafe" is a fruit loop. This is camping in the bush at its best. You have the whole site to yourself and Kylee is a legend who takes care to make sure you are settled in. We loved our stay. The drop toilet was a bonus! It's clean and serene. Short drive into Lorne is beautiful. Would definitely go back again.

Grant

August 2025

6 m Class A

With pets

Weekend Trip to Tall Trees Otways Camp

Beautiful spot. Very quiet and secluded.

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KaBlo

July 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Wurdale Waters

Great spot if you're looking for a quiet trip away - bring supplies but its definitely worth it. Will visit again in the summer!

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Mon

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Wurdale Waters

A great option for any solo traveller (specifically female) who want some extra reassurance of safety. Beautiful scenery of the dam, friendly cows and plenty of birds and ducks. Very cold during winter so don’t forget your thermals and make sure you have the fire going strong through the night

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Madisson

June 2025

2 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Tall Trees Otways Camp

Beautiful spot to stay, even with a heavy weekend of rain we loved our stay

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Sarah-Lee

May 2025

6 m pop-up camper

With pets

1 night at Tall Trees Otways Camp

Secluded. Bonza composting toilet. Perfect phone reception. The serenity! 🥰

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Annie

April 2025

7 m travel trailer

1 night at Wurdale Waters

Loved our recent stay here, well positioned to explore the Great Ocean Road without being caught up in the tourist hot spots, enjoyed a lovely rustic farm stay. The views was incredible, the cows adorable and the visiting farm dog full of energy and cuddles. The camp area isn’t the tidiest but after the initial view you don’t really notice. Will stay there again!