Blackwood Mineral Springs Caravan Park

Blackwood Mineral Springs Caravan Park sits on the Lerderderg River in Blackwood, about an hour from Melbourne inside Wombat State Forest, and takes dogs on its powered and unpowered sites as well as the onsite rental caravan. With more than 260 guest reviews rating it 4.6, the themes are consistent: mineral springs, creeks, bush walks and fire pits.

Dogs at the Blackwood Mineral Springs Caravan Park

Dogs are welcome on camping and caravan sites and in the onsite rental caravan. No weight or breed limit is published, but dogs must be kept on a lead at all times and never left unattended on site, particularly in warm weather. The park does not advertise a separate pet fee, so budget on the standard site rate and confirm at booking. Owners are expected to clean up immediately. There is no dedicated dog amenity on site, so bring your own bowls and food.

The place

It is a rustic, bush-style park directly on the Lerderderg River, with shady riverside sites, a natural mineral spring, a camp kitchen and fire pits for the classic camping evening. Guests describe it as off the beaten track, which is exactly the point. The creek and river access make it easy to give a hot dog a splash on summer days, always on lead around the park itself.

Getting there and parking

The park is at 41 Golden Point Road, Blackwood, with free onsite parking. The approach road narrows in sections, so take it steadily if you are towing. Melbourne is roughly an hour away, which makes this an easy Friday-after-work run.

Close by with the dogs

The Lerderderg State Park's bushwalking tracks start close to the park for on-lead walks. Lerderderg Heritage River Walk and the Whipstick Loop Walk are both mapped nearby, and The Little Leaf and Bean Cafe covers the coffee stop in town.

Max: Lead on at all times inside the park, and never leave the dog alone at the site in the heat.

The area is covered on the Blackwood destination page, and the full state list is in the VIC stays index.