Dog Friendly Campgrounds, Parks and Beaches Sunshine Coast

Is there anything better than camping with the WHOLE family, the furry ones included? Camping with your dog can be a fun and enjoyable experience for pet owners and pooches alike. Fortunately, dog-friendly campgrounds are becoming more common as park owners recognise that more people want to travel with their dogs. 

To ensure the safety and enjoyment for you, your dog and other campers, there are some important things to consider.

Plan Ahead: 

There is a little more involved in a camping trip when taking your pet. Planning ahead can prevent unnecessary stress and inconvenience.

• Call ahead and double check with the camping ground about bringing your pooch as some have restrictions on size and numbers.
• Scout out the dog-friendly and/or off-leash parks and beaches in the area.
• Find and save the phone numbers of the 24-hour vets in the area.
• Ensure your dog has a secure collar with current phone numbers.
• Pack a dog specific first aid kit, which includes their medications (if any) and latest vaccination certificate.

What To Take: 

• Leash & Collar.
• 20-foot-long lead and tether, as well as stake for ground.
• Harness or dog carrier for the car.
• Poop bags.
• Food, water and dishes. Always take more food and water than you think you need.
• Bed and/or blanket and a tarp for underneath. The tarp will prevent water and cold air from getting through.
• Toys and treats.
• Brush for combing out leaves and dirt etc.
• Glow sticks or battery-operated LED lights – great for attaching to your dog’s collar at night.

We’ve compiled a list of Dog-friendly campgrounds on the Sunshine Coast and surrounding areas to help you plan your next adventure… 

Sunshine Coast Dog-Friendly Camping and Caravan Parks;

BEACH SIDE

Golden Beach Holiday Park, Caloundra

Coolum Beach Holiday Park, Coolum Beach

Mudjimba Beach Holiday Park, Mudjimba

Noosa Caravan Park, Noosa

Noosa North Shore Retreat, Noosa North Shore

Noosa North Shore Tourist Park & Retreat, Noosa

Tin Can Bay Tourist Park, Tin Can Bay (Cooloola Coast)

Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area, Rainbow Beach (Cooloola Coast)

Boreen Point Campground, Boreen Point

Ingenia Holidays, Noosa North

BIG4 Ingenia Holidays, Noosa 

CREEK / RIVER SIDE

Kookaburra Park, Cambroon

Landcruiser Mountain Park, Jimna

Neurum Creek Bush Retreat, Woodford

Ocean View Tourist Park, Landsborough

Running Creek Parklands, Stanmore

Sandy Creek Camping, Kilcoy

Amamoor State Forest, near Gympie (Cooloola Coast) 

We’ve also compiled a list of Dog-friendly parks and beaches on the Sunshine Coast for when you just want to take your pooch for a walk! 

Sunshine Coast Dog-Friendly Parks and Beaches;

PARKS

Buderim Dog Park - Buderim 

Coochin Park - Dicky Beach 

Keith Royal Off-Lead Dog Park - Marcoola

Brightwater Dog Park - Brightwater 

Nicklin Way Dog Park - Warana 

Unfenced Dog Leash Free Park - Mountain Creek 

Muller Park Dog Park - Bli Bli 

Little Mountain Common - Little Mountain 

Sippy Downs Dog Park - Sippy Downs 

Kawana Island Dog Park - Parrearra 

BEACHES 

Dog Beach - Mudjimba 

Dog Friendly Beach Access 226 - 247 - Warana 

Dog Beach - Bokarina 

Off-Leash Dog Beach - Bokarina 

Dog Beach - Currimundi 

Stumers Creek Dog Off-Leash Area - Coolum Beach 

Off-Leash Dog Beach - Coolum Beach 

Doggy Beach - Noosa Heads 

Sunshine Beach Dog Off-Leash Area - Sunshine Beach 

Dog Off-Leash Area 210 - 217 - Buddina 

We hope this information helps you and your four-legged friends have a safe and fun time! 

Need some further advice on caravanning or camping? Give us a call on 07 5479 6652 or contact us online!