The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Scarborough, Western Australia

Scarborough has over 220 pet-friendly camping options, so you won’t have to leave your furry mate behind. Most sites welcome dogs and let you light a campfire—handy for chilly nights. Toilets are common, but bring your own rubbish bags, as not every site provides bins. Prices start as low as $5 a night, with the average hovering around $40. If you want a spot that gets plenty of local love, check out Little Eeden Farm Pine Camp (676 reviews), Jacaranda Hill Farm (673 reviews), or Chittering Acres (673 reviews). You’ll find sites tucked under pine trees, near creeks, and on open paddocks where you can spot kangaroos at dusk. Hiking, fishing, and wildlife-watching are all on the cards. Bring sturdy boots and don’t forget the dog treats.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Scarborough has over 220 pet-friendly camping options, so you won’t have to leave your furry mate behind. Most sites welcome dogs and let you light a campfire—handy for chilly nights. Toilets are common, but bring your own rubbish bags, as not every site provides bins. Prices start as low as $5 a night, with the average hovering around $40. If you want a spot that gets plenty of local love, check out Little Eeden Farm Pine Camp (676 reviews), Jacaranda Hill Farm (673 reviews), or Chittering Acres (673 reviews). You’ll find sites tucked under pine trees, near creeks, and on open paddocks where you can spot kangaroos at dusk. Hiking, fishing, and wildlife-watching are all on the cards. Bring sturdy boots and don’t forget the dog treats.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Mandurah Caravan Park

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72km from Scarborough · 87 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Perth, WA

Mandurah Caravan & Tourist Park is a 4 STAR family operated tourist park. Our family friendly facilities include a water slide and heated pool (subject to weather), giant lawn games, pedal karts, playground and jumping pillow. Our shady tent sites are centered around our communal camp kitchen to cook the crabs and barbecue the fish you've caught in the beautiful waterways of the Mandurah and Peel Region. We have a range of caravan, camping, and private ensuite sites. Our holiday cabins and chalets accommodate families and suit a range of budgets. Accessibility options available for accommodation. Keep updated on Facebook and Instagram for our kids activities, seasonal events and year-round specials!

2. Yurt Abundance in Perth Hills

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37km from Scarborough · 1 site · Lodging · Perth, WA

Abundance yurt is surrounded by trees and birds in the Perth Hills, only 30 mins from Perth CBD. The property comes with its own composting toilet and hot outdoor shower, gas cooker and pot belly stove. Suitable for singles or couples, some smaller dogs may be appropriate (please contact Liza to discuss before booking). Other things to note Moonbeams Yurt is situated at the bottom of a 1 acre property, on a large 48sqm decked area. The yurt is 20sqm in size and the composting toilet and shower are within 10 steps from the yurt entrance. The hot water shower is an outdoor shower with a privacy screen. There is NO power at all, but 1 battery powered light is available, and there is a basic gas cooker provided. There is no refrigeration. Parking is at the top of the property and guests will have to walk down a partially sealed path to arrive at the entrance to the yurt, so good mobility is needed. You will need to bring in refrigeration/Eski, lights and basic cooking camp ware. A wheelbarrow can be provided to get gear from car to yurt. A Double bed is provided. Optional extras are fresh bedding. The pot belly stove is great for the winter, and timber is provided for cold nights. We do not recommend booking during our hottest months, unless you love the heat. This property is great for backpackers or people wanting to see the sites of Perth and surrounds. The train line is close by for people who do not have a car. There are many walks and states forests in the area. We have a two night minimum stay.

3. Raptor Retreat

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19km from Scarborough · 1 site · Tent, RV · Whiteman, WA

Welcome to Raptor Retreat, on the doorstep of Whiteman Park. It’s the perfect location if you love birds, in particular Raptors. The campsite is located at the back of the 5 acres property on solid ground. The area surrounding the campsite is farm land but beyond the fence is 4000 hectares of native bushland. Plenty of areas for bushwalking or photography. The property is home to the WA Birds of Prey Rehabilitation and educational centre. The Swan Valley is only a short drive when you can experience local wines and produce. Campers must be either self sufficient with their own camping toilet and take all waste with them on departure when located at the back of the property. Alternatively, at the front of the property, toilets and bins are available. Campfires are only permitted at certain times of the year, please check with your host before lighting a fire. Please contact me regarding pets.

4. Pecan Hill Bed & Breakfast

75km from Scarborough · 4 sites · Lodging · Ballajura, WA

Situated an hours drive from Perth on a rural property surrounded by natural bushland, the Pecan Hill Bed and Breakfast overlooks the stunning Avon Valley, picturesque vineyards, pecan orchards and pristine farmland. During your stay, you will have access to a generous sized pool in the warm summer months, a purpose built star gazing platform (to make the most of the lack of light pollution and clear night skies surrounding Toodyay. Views of the Avon Valley and surrounding bush land can be enjoyed from your own private alfresco or communal verandah area, equipped with large outdoor setting and BBQ facilities and Pizza Oven. Breakfast either Continental or cooked is served in the lounge dining area. Your hosts, Graham and Helen, look forward to the pleasure of your company soon.

5. Gumtree Gully Cottage

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72km from Scarborough · 2 sites · Lodging · West Toodyay, WA

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Our quaint 1 bedroom cottage set amongst 10 acres of gumtrees is the perfect escape for the single or couple looking for a getaway. The cottage is set up for those looking for peace and quiet, with a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom bosting a vintage claw foot bath, majestic views from the sitting area where you can pass the day watching the birds bathe or the kangaroos come in for their evening meal. For the cold winter nights there is a central wood fire that heats the whole cottage while providing the perfect ambiance to sit by with a glass of local shiraz. As we are reliant on the winter rains, we do request summer and autumn guests to be mindful of water consumptions and only have short showers and one bath per stay.

Stories from the community

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Peter

October 2025

7 m Class B

2 nights at Mandurah Caravan Park

Lovely, clean and happy camp. Great staff helping a wonk like me without too much laughter. Showers, kitchens and BBQs all clean and tidy with no need to remember a code or take a key. Spacious plot, easy hookup. Nothing to say against the site or local amenities. Amaze was fun for a morning, Pete

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Julia

June 2025

Weekend Trip to Yurt Abundance in Perth Hills

This is such a beautiful spot! Liza & Dave have created such a lovely space and are so welcoming and friendly. The stove, the outdoor shower, the little tree house! So simple, cosy and adorable. A friend and I stayed here after doing some hiking nearby and we are going to make it an annual thing. Thank you so much for opening up this space for people to enjoy x

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Ali

June 2025

6 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Raptor Retreat

Yvonne’s Raptor Retreat was a treat! We enjoyed the animals and we were lucky enough to get a tour thanks to Yvonne. It was well situated from the airport which suited us since I was flying into Perth. Well secured property. Close to the city - basically close proximity to everything.

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Roslyn

May 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Gumtree Gully Cottage

My stay at the Cottage was just what I'd hoped for: very comfortable, peaceful and private. I enjoyed the gorgeous views and company of birds and kangaroos . Our hosts were welcoming, helpful and non-intrusive.

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Joseph

April 2025

Weekend Trip to Yurt Abundance in Perth Hills

It was a nice experience. Close enough to things around but secluded enough you feel alone.

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Vida

April 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Gumtree Gully Cottage

We had such a lovely 2-night stay! The cottage was clean and inviting. We arrived to a lovely welcome sign and some goodies like chips, m&m’s, oats cups for breakfast, jerky and biltong. There was fire wood chopped for the fireplace, and bubble bath and bath salts by the bath. These were such unexpected but lovely touches that made us so grateful to have booked this weekend away! The property is wonderful for dogs to have a very enjoyable run around and sniff.

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Daniel

April 2025

1 night at Yurt Abundance in Perth Hills

It is such a lovely place. We would have loved too stay longer.

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Shelagh

April 2025

1 night at Yurt Abundance in Perth Hills

What a lovely spot for a staycation! Lisa and Dave were so wonderful and helpful when we had difficulties with the pot belly fireplace, came right down and assisted. We will definitely be back. Beautiful spot looking out over the hills. 🛖

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Jonathan

April 2025

2 nights at Yurt Abundance in Perth Hills

Liza was a friendly and welcoming host and the yurt was spacious, clean, and had a lot of privacy. Loved the little platform up the tree where we could sit and enjoy the peaceful surrounds. Easy access to amenities and numerous trails. Thanks Liza!

Charlotte

April 2025

Weekend Trip to Yurt Abundance in Perth Hills

I had a really wonderful two nights here. There are some other houses around but it feels secluded and the neighbourgood is beautiful. Cooking with the camp cooker and having the pot belly stove on was super cozy and wasn't too cold inside. This is such a good option for the feel of camping but way more convenient and sheltered. The outdoor shower and tree house were also great. Lisa the owner is very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend this yurt.

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Jacqui

November 2024

1 night at Yurt Abundance in Perth Hills

Great for a quick, well priced stopover in suburbia. We had a 10month old pup and he loved playing with the owners dog and he was allowed in the yurt.

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Cassandra

November 2024

Weekend Trip to Yurt Abundance in Perth Hills

Close enough to everything if you need it, but far enough to feel like you've escaped the city. :) Private, lots of birds and a cute puppo that likes to say goodmorning. The tree house, swing and the cards were a nice surprise! Definitely entertaining and just what the doctor ordered. Yurts are a big part of my husbands culture so he found the experience quite nostalgic, too. Thank you having us. :)