The best dog-friendly caravan campgrounds near Melbourne, Victoria

If you're looking for a camping experience near Melbourne, Victoria with your caravan and pets, Hipcamp has over 1,299 options available. You can find campsites that meet your needs and preferences, with top-rated options like Rodborough Vale (514 reviews), Shacks at Kardella Park (328 reviews), and Iron Brook Donkey Farm (381 reviews). With an average price of $30 per night and options as low as $10, you can find a camping spot that fits your budget. Popular amenities include cooking equipment, toilets, and rubbish facilities, while activities like paddling, whitewater paddling, and fishing are available to enjoy.

93% (4.8K)

Top-rated campgrounds

If you're looking for a camping experience near Melbourne, Victoria with your caravan and pets, Hipcamp has over 1,299 options available. You can find campsites that meet your needs and preferences, with top-rated options like Rodborough Vale (514 reviews), Shacks at Kardella Park (328 reviews), and Iron Brook Donkey Farm (381 reviews). With an average price of $30 per night and options as low as $10, you can find a camping spot that fits your budget. Popular amenities include cooking equipment, toilets, and rubbish facilities, while activities like paddling, whitewater paddling, and fishing are available to enjoy.

93% (4.8K)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Red Hill Orchard Farm Stay

98%

(49)

63km from Melbourne · 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.

2. Yarra Valley Park Lane Holiday Park

100%

(4)

53km from Melbourne · 232 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Badger Creek, VIC

Escape to the Yarra Valley and be surrounded by some of Victoria’s most stunning landscapes, native Australian wildlife, wineries, eateries, and more! Choose your style of stay from glamping pods and tents to caravanning and camping. There really is something for everyone. Relax with the local wildlife under a Gumtree or by the lake, or hit the swimming pools, bike pump track, giant jumping cushions, playgrounds, and more! We’ve got the whole family covered. We look forward to welcoming you to Park Lane Yarra Valley Holiday Park. We now welcome pets in some of our selected pet friendly cabins. Limited number of accommodation available and subject to availability.

3. Silver Creek Escape

99%

(158)

56km from Melbourne · 1 site · Tent, RV · Hazeldene, VIC

If you’re looking for a place to set up camp while enjoying a hike through Kinglake National Park then our little space is just made for you. There are plenty of day walks starting right next to your camp or you can go for a swim in the nearby King Parrot Creek. With just 40min drive to Yarra Valley Wineries you are in a perfect location to set up camp and explore the region. Our pet friendly property is located in a quiet neighbourhood, easily accessible from the road (no 4WD needed) and ideal for swags, tents or campers. Power, tank water, bins and compost toilet are included! The space is part of our front yard and our property is located at the end of a quiet no through road. Your camp site is tucked in between the trees away from our family house with plenty of flat space. Sit at the picnic table or around the fire pit (season permitting) and take in the piece and quiet with plenty of wildlife to enjoy.

4. Club Meadow

49km from Melbourne · 1 site · Tent, RV · Cranbourne, VIC

Rural property for camping experience, campfire no powered, sites, , bird watching, yoga groups, first time camping

5. Cannavale Farm Stay

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(11)

74km from Melbourne · 4 sites · RVs · Bunyip North, VIC

‘Cannavale’ is a working beef cattle property with quiet cattle, sheep, horses and farm dogs. Situated less than 2 minutes off the Princes Freeway on a “No through Rd” our farm stay offers a safe secluded spot to park up overnight or to stay a little longer to check out local attractions. Cannavale farm stay offers a great spot to escape the ‘busy’ of city life for awhile. Go for a walk down a quiet country road, walk through the open grassy paddocks amongst the cows or sit and admire the beautiful Gippsland countryside, the options are endless! ‘Cannavale’ offers a variety of pet friendly camping, caravan/RV sites in an easy access open style camping area of approximately 2acres, with minimal levelling needed to setup for your stay. An open grassy area has been fenced off to offer what we feel is some of the most picturesque views of our property with stunning views of Mt Cannibal and across the valley to the Baw Baw ranges. Stay with us to experience our peaceful farm lifestyle while enjoying the magnificent valley views to Mount Cannibal, Bunyip State Forrest and beyond. Sit quietly with a drink while watching the sunset over the dam to the beautiful Bunyip State Forest in the distance - breathtaking! Also central to many local eateries and tourist attractions such as Gumbya World, the old Garfield Picture Theatre, Sherwood Park Orchard and Cafe, Cannibal Creek Winery, Cannibal Creek Bakery in Garfield and Soul Sisters Cafe in Longwarry to name a few. Lots to explore in this gorgeous part of West Gippsland! To top off a great time outdoors we offer 3 of Australia’s best butcher shops all within 10 minutes drive. Nothing tastes better on the BBQ than locally sourced grass fed beef. Just ask Craig the “BBQ Boss”. You’ll have everyone wanting to join you! *Horse Riding friends - Cannavale is also located within easy driving distance to Bunyip State Forrest(15mins), Nangara Reserve(15mins) and Tonimbuk Equestrian Center(5mins). Please ask for more details of places to ride if this is for you. For your convenience Bunyip IGA and Bunyip train station are also located within a short drive. Craig and myself (Shelly) look forward to seeing you soon and hope you enjoy your stay.

Stories from the community

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JOSEF

1 week ago

Tent

2 nights at Silver Creek Escape

Clara was a very nice host. Campsite and toilet were clean. Nice quiet place to unwind.

Cooper

1 week ago

5 m car

Weekend Trip to Cannavale Farm Stay

My mate and I had such an amazing time staying here and felt so welcome the entire time we were there, our hosts were so polite and great to chat too, the scenery was just spectacular. We will be back!!

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Nathan

2 weeks ago

11 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Cannavale Farm Stay

Loved the views! Shelly & Craig were so kind and offered for us to walk around the property if we wished. The one paddock with 4 spots gives you enough room to spread out and enjoy your site to yourself still. The sunset over the mountains was a cherry on top! We'd definitely stay again in the future.

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Claudia

2 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Silver Creek Escape

The place was right next to the National Park, so it was easy to access for walks. There was a lovely little walk along the creek too. The campsite itself was spacious and was great to have free wifi and power. Make sure you order the eggs and sourdough bread. They were absolutely delicious. Clara, the host, was lovely.

Trent

November 2025

14 m travel trailer

With pets

2 nights at Cannavale Farm Stay

Amazing Host! Shelley and Craig are great hosts of a beautiful camp! Lovely view from any of the sites and close to cute little towns to explore. Would reccomend this to anyone looking for a quiet spot to spend a night or 3. Thanks Shelley and Craig.

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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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Jodie

November 2025

5 m travel trailer

Group trip

4 nights at Cannavale Farm Stay

Loved our stay on Shelly's property. Shelly and Craig were great hosts. The views were spectacular.

Shane

November 2025

5 m pop-up camper

Group trip

4 nights at Cannavale Farm Stay

Absolutely beautiful spot!! Can’t thank Shelly and Craig enough. Great location close to towns for a sneaky pub meal. Unbelievable sunsets and we were entertained by the cows. We’ll be back!

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KRISTAL

November 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Silver Creek Escape

We had a wonderful time at Clara and Caleb’s! The site was easy to find and well appointed for tent camping. We loved the opportunity to get some firewood and fresh eggs and bread for our stay too.

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Ryan

November 2025

8 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Cannavale Farm Stay

We loved our stay! Friendly hosts and a great spot, thank you.

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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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Jake

November 2025

7 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Cannavale Farm Stay

Great quiet spot in a beautiful part of Gippsland! Craig and Shelly are super friendly and helpful hosts. 10/10 would recommend!

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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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Belinda

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Silver Creek Escape

So easy! Close to Melbourne, toilet was spotless. Great walks nearby. Power on-site which we used for a kettle for ease of hot water. Clara’s sour dough was a great staple to our meals along with the eggs. Kids could explore the creek and national park nearby. Flat site with easy access to car boot. Ideal for those looking for a quick get away from Melbourne for a couple of nights, with kids, to get some easy nature time. With a few luxuries of a clean toilet and electricity. Thank you Clara and Caleb for your lovely welcome and friendly chat whilst letting us have our space.

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Michelle

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Silver Creek Escape

Really lovely place! So close to walking tracks, and very peaceful. The space has great facilities - water, household power, table, grassy lawn with beautiful trees, fireplace and a very clean toilet. The hosts were really nice and helpful.

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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.

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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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Colleen

September 2025

8 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Cannavale Farm Stay

Absolutely loved our time at Shelly and Craig's land. Easy access, beautiful views, and amazing hosts. Lots of animals and walks to keep you busy, but the peace and quiet offers a nice relaxing getaway. Sitting around the fire, watching the sunset was a highlight. We will definitely be back!

Nic

September 2025

6 m travel trailer

3 nights at Cannavale Farm Stay

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Canna Vale Farm Stay, hosted by the amazing Shelly and Craig. From the moment we arrived, they made us feel so warm and welcome – nothing was ever too much trouble. We were lucky enough to enjoy a tour around the farm, where we got up close and friendly with the animals, which was such a highlight. The property itself is stunning, with beautiful views in every direction. The location is fantastic and easy to find, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. Shelly and Craig are some of the friendliest and most genuine hosts we’ve ever met, and their passion for what they do shines through. We left feeling relaxed, happy, and already planning our next visit. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We will definitely be back again!

Cath

August 2025

12 m travel trailer

1 night at Cannavale Farm Stay

Thankyou for an amazing stay, the views were stunning.So peaceful and relaxing especially after the massage, what an added bonus being able to have a massage while on holidays. We will be back and next time I will book in for a reading,thx again for sharing your little piece of paradise with us.