Two people picnicking on a riverside lawn in the South West of Western Australia
Pet-friendly · Western Australia

WA caravan parks that welcome your dog

Private caravan parks from the South West to the Coral Coast that take dogs. Pets are generally not permitted in WA parks, where fox baits can kill a dog.

Image: Tourism Western Australia

Travelling Western Australia with a dog

Western Australia is strict about pets in its parks, and one of the reasons matters to every dog owner. Poison baits containing 1080 are often laid to control foxes, and they are fatal to domestic animals. Pets are generally not permitted in parks, and bringing one in without an exception is an offence.

There are exceptions worth knowing. Dogs can camp on a lead at a short list of campgrounds, and the parks service publishes maps of where baiting happens. If the only practical route runs through a park, you can drive through with your dog inside the vehicle, as long as you do not stop.

Everywhere else, a trip with a dog runs on private caravan parks, and the distances between them are long. Work out each night before you leave, and look for a stop that suits the dog as well as the van.

Pet-Friendly Caravan Parks in Western Australia

209 total parks · 12 live booking · 181 request to book · 16 directory only

Sorted by live booking, request to book, directory, rating, reviews, and name.

Frequently asked questions

Which WA park campgrounds can I take my dog to?

Only those on the parks service list, with your dog on a lead at all times. It includes campgrounds in Lane Poole Reserve such as Baden Powell and Charlies Flat, plus Big Brook Arboretum, Logue Brook, and Stockton Lake. The current list is on the Parks and Wildlife Service website.

Are any dog breeds restricted in Western Australia?

Yes. WA regulations restrict the Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Japanese Tosa, American Pit Bull Terrier, Pit Bull Terrier, and Perro de Presa Canario or Presa Canario. Parks can set their own breed rules as well, so check the pet policy on the listing.

Related

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