The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Mackay, Queensland

Looking to camp near Mackay, Queensland in Australia with your furry friend? Hipcamp has over 625 pet-friendly camping options in the area, with prices ranging from as low as $15 per night. Some of the top campsites with rave reviews include Hold It Flats (2379 reviews), Mushroom Valley Eco Camp (358 reviews), and Ben Lomond Station (256 reviews). You'll find popular facilities like pets, toilets, and showers, and activities such as surfing, horseback riding, and snow sports. So pack up your gear and get ready for an adventure!

92% (7K) • 87 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Mackay

Looking to camp near Mackay, Queensland in Australia with your furry friend? Hipcamp has over 625 pet-friendly camping options in the area, with prices ranging from as low as $15 per night. Some of the top campsites with rave reviews include Hold It Flats (2379 reviews), Mushroom Valley Eco Camp (358 reviews), and Ben Lomond Station (256 reviews). You'll find popular facilities like pets, toilets, and showers, and activities such as surfing, horseback riding, and snow sports. So pack up your gear and get ready for an adventure!

92% (7K) • 87 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Mackay

1. Leila Bank

80%

(15)

17km from Mackay · 4 sites · Tents, RVs

We are a working farm located in Habana. 110 acres of farm land beside the beautiful Leila Creek Habana. We have a range of farm animals here on the property. Enjoy the rural views and quiet, serene surroundings. Stroll up to the dam past all the farm animals. You can also enjoy a swim in the creek or dam. Forget something? We are only 15 minuted back to town. Have a horse? Bring it as well. We are pet friendly. Enjoy your fire at night while listening to the sound of running creek at your campsite. Fireplaces and firewood available. Bring your fishing gear along as the waterhole is stocked with barramundi if you are into fishing. Currently has a weed infestation so lure fishing challenging. Use weed free lures. Septic toilet and tapped bore water available. Firewood and farm goods for sale eg. eggs, honey and seasonal fruit.

2. Ironbark Ridge Camp Midgepoint

98%

(28)

75km from Mackay · 6 sites · Tents, RVs

Set up camp on our grassy paddock shaded by beautiful big gum trees and surrounded by nature.We frequently have visiting Wallabies, Echidnas, Possums and even our resident pair of Wedge Tailed Eagles. For those with a 4WD, you can venture to the top of the mountain to take in the breathtaking 270 degree sea and valley views.Guests are required to be fully self contained with their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste and rubbish with them on departure.There are plenty of bushwalking tracks on the 115 acre property and we are only a 5 min drive to the beach and boat ramp where you can enjoy awesome crabbing and fishing via boat or foot.Campfires are welcome, please check local restrictions before lighting a fire and monitor them at all times.Pets are permitted on a request basis only. Contact your host if you would like to bring your pet with you.

3. Midge Point Waters Camping

83%

(6)

75km from Mackay · 4 sites · Tents, RVs

Experience the quiet serenity of Midge Point. Midge Point is situated in Repulse Bay which is at the southern end of the Whitsunday Passage. There is 1 island group within Repulse Bay - the Repulse Islands & 2 other islands - Midge Island & Gould Island plus a multitude of estuary creeks and rivers. All are accessible by tinny from Midge Point. Our camp/caravan site is level with shaded areas and water available. It is a 2-minute walk to the water. Pets are welcome. There is plenty of firewood and a brazier on site for evening campfires and cooking. Midge Point has a small shopping centre, post office and tavern bistro. Beautiful beaches with some of the best fishing and crabbing in the region. Keen anglers now have the availability of the newly constructed boat ramp, off Jimmy Rocks Road. All are only 5 minutes down the road. Airlie Beach is only 45 minutes away, with access to the islands and reef. The airport is only 20 minutes away and a further 5 minutes to Proserpine.

4. Fruit Farm Camp

97%

(39)

76km from Mackay · 5 sites · RVs

Fruit Farm Camp offers a peaceful retreat for mature travellers. The unpowered mown campsites are situated ajacent to a farm unfenced dam and on cleared acreage surrounded by natural bush. After 6 months touring Queensland in 2021 with our own caravan, we decided to develop a picturesque area at the back of our land for mature travellers to enjoy. 20 Years ago the land was virgin scrub, now there are over 300 established different exotic fruit, nut, spice and bush tucker trees and plants. We use a number of different farming techniques. Our own beehives provide pollination and honey. A small farm produce shop is available. Guests have access to a toilet, solar powered showers and the camp kitchen throughout their stay. Campfires are permitted outside of restrictions and we have firewood available for guests to use on site. There is a 1.5 km undulating bush walk on the property requiring average fitness. We are located four kilometres from the Bruce Highway at Bloomsbury, access is via sealed road then 300m of gravel road through the farm. We are just 10 mins from the beach or O'Connell river fishing, 1 hour to Mackay or Airlie Beach, 3 kms to the Dittman Bullarama site and 15 minutes to Bredls Wild Farm. Well behaved pets are welcome. Extras: Fruit tasting and guided Farm tour available when staying 2 nights or more. Honey and farm produce for sale. Free book exchange.

5. SweetStock, Kuttabul

100%

(4)

34km from Mackay · 1 site · Tent, RV

A great place to rest overnight or a type of base camp for those wanting to explore the Mackay and Whitsundays. Several areas available for travellers to park, which are quite secluded from one another. This 160 acre former sugarcane farm is undergoing land regeneration and repairs of the creek edges. Encouraging areas that lend themselves to water soaks. Guests are welcome to leave your camper/caravan/tent here while you explore the region, and it will be quite safe. You cannot explore or adventure on my property. People travelling with horses are welcome, the host runs a small agistment business and has some holding paddocks and watering facilities. The entry has some restrictions for longer vehicles, so please discuss this the host before booking. No toilets available, travellers must be fully self-contained and take all waste with them. Most pets are welcomed after discussions. Price is for up to 4 guests! Only 1 vehicle permitted per site, however open to discussion.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Amenities and camp kitchen next to 2nd waterhole

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thomas

November 2025

7 m Class B

1 night at Fruit Farm Camp

Kaye and Nick are very kind and openhearted hosts. The Camp Farm ist a very beautiful area and it is really nice to stay there. Thomas and Iris

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kelly

November 2025

Tent

1 night at Leila Bank

It was truly a wonderful experience, and Darryl's warmth and friendliness made my partner and I feel genuinely welcomed and cared for.

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Mark

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Leila Bank

It’s a lovely, peaceful stay near a running creek. All you hear at night is the sound of nature. If you’re looking for sometime away from the town then drive out to see it. Darryl was very helpful.

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Kristine

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at Leila Bank

Perfect quiet escape with very pretty creek and the gentle sounds of horses and sheep nearby…oh, and. Rooster!

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Wendy

September 2025

1 night at Fruit Farm Camp

We stayed one night only, but there are plenty of things to do on the property and in the district if you wanted to stop for a couple of days. The kitchen is quirky but very well equipped, the showers were hot. Nick and Kaye were excellent hosts, we can recommend Fruit Camp Farm.

Teresa

August 2025

6 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Fruit Farm Camp

Great spot, friendly hosts and well run. Nick very informative and passionate about the trees and plants on their property

Mary

August 2025

6 m travel trailer

3 nights at Fruit Farm Camp

The whole experience at Fruit Farm Camp was so welcoming and relaxing. Our hosts were amazing and informative, loved the tour and fruit tasting. The drinks with the other guests around the campfire on our last night was memorable. Would definitely recommend it to anyone passing through. We will be back.

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Robert

July 2025

10 m travel trailer

2 nights at Midge Point Waters Camping

Great spot nice and peaceful great host. Plenty of space

Rob

July 2025

7 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Fruit Farm Camp

Fantastic camp that is stunningly quiet and picturesque, a great place to unwind. Great accomodating hosts that we really enjoyed chatting to. Not a lot that Nick doesn’t know about the local flora and fauna and is more than happy to share the knowledge. 😎

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Robyn

July 2025

4 m Class B

2 nights at Fruit Farm Camp

Stunning spot tucked behind a farm house . Wide open flat parking areas . Really good toilet n shower and awesome camp kitchen . Great friendly hosts . Perfect for solo travellers

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Lee

June 2025

6 m travel trailer

1 night at Fruit Farm Camp

What an absolute treasure this spot is! An experience like no other we've had. Kaye and Nick are so welcoming. Two amazing people doing what they love and sharing that love and passion with visitors to their property. Genuine people providing genuine hospitality. Thank you both!

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Karen

June 2025

8 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Fruit Farm Camp

I loved our Fruit Farm Camp Stay. The hosts Nick & Kaye are so accommodating. They give you as much or as little attention as you desire. The facilities are second to none. We were blown away how the owners had repurposed materials to create an amazing ensuite.