Avoca Dell Caravan Park

Avoca Dell Caravan Park sits on the banks of the Murray River about ten minutes from Murray Bridge, and its dog policy is unusually clear-cut: dogs are welcome, but only on the powered camping sites. The booking you make decides whether the dog comes at all, because none of the built accommodation takes pets.

Dogs at the park

Powered sites for caravans, motorhomes and tents are the pet-friendly option, and the park's website rules extend the no-pet line firmly: dogs are not allowed inside or outside the deluxe and standard ensuite cabins or budget rooms, and not on cabin balconies either. On an eligible site, your dog stays on a lead and under control around the grounds, cleaned up after at all times, and the park does not want dogs left unattended or tied up while you head off elsewhere. Pet fees and size limits are not published, so confirm details on (08) 8532 2095 before booking.

Worth knowing

One detail matters for dogs specifically: the park's tap water runs through a filtered river water system and is not suitable for drinking, with rainwater tanks and bottled water provided instead. Bring a dedicated drinking supply or fill up from the rainwater taps, because a long riverside weekend with a thirsty dog goes through water fast. The park backs directly onto the river, so keep the lead on around the bank even if your dog is usually reliable off lead.

The park

On-site extras include an 18-hole mini golf course, a large undercover BBQ area with seating, a camp kitchen, laundry facilities and a fully enclosed, air-conditioned dining room. It is a fishing-and-boating park more than a resort, which suits travellers who want a quiet river base, and early mornings down at the water before the day warms up are the best part of staying riverside.

Close by with the dogs

For off-lead time, Johnstone Park Fenced Dog Park and White Park Fenced Dog Park in Murray Bridge are the enclosed options, and the riverside lawns and walking paths of Sturt Reserve in town welcome dogs on a lead. If you want a cabin stay after all, Long Island Retreat is the riverside alternative on our list. More options are on the South Australia pet friendly stays guide and the Avoca Dell destination page.