Sandy track through golden coastal grass towards the sea on the Eyre Peninsula
Pet-friendly · South Australia

South Australian caravan parks that welcome your dog

Private caravan parks from the Eyre Peninsula to the Limestone Coast that take dogs, in a state where some national parks allow them on a lead too.

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South Australia lets dogs into some of its parks

Most South Australian national parks do not allow dogs, but some do. Where they are welcome, the rule is a lead no longer than two metres and staying on the designated walking trails. Belair and Onkaparinga River national parks both take dogs on a lead, so travelling with one does not have to rule out a bushwalk.

The list varies from park to park, so use the Find a Park tool on the National Parks and Wildlife Service website and filter by dog walking before you go. Check for baiting while you are there. Poison baits may be laid to control foxes, and they can be fatal to dogs.

For a night or more with a dog, private caravan parks are the straightforward choice, and the list below is where to start.

Pet-Friendly Caravan Parks in South Australia

163 total parks · 11 live booking · 136 request to book · 16 directory only

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Frequently asked questions

Is there anywhere in a South Australian park my dog can go off the lead?

Blackwood Forest Recreation Park is one place that allows it, as long as your dog stays under effective control. In the other parks that welcome dogs, they stay on a lead at all times.

Are any dog breeds banned in South Australia?

South Australia does not ban breeds outright. Five are prescribed, which means rules for their owners on confinement and muzzling: American Pit Bull Terrier, Fila Brasileiro, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Presa Canario. Parks can set their own breed rules as well, so check the pet policy on the listing.

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Last updated 10 November 2026 · Edited by Total Parks editorial team