Poplars Caravan Park

Poplars Caravan Park sits at 1-9 Bultje Street in central Dubbo, and the draw for dog owners is simple: fenced sites. Instead of tethering your dog for the length of a stopover, you can book a site where they have secured space to settle. It is a practical, budget-friendly caravan park rather than a resort, and its position near the town centre means you can walk to shops and takeaway without moving the car.

Dogs at Poplars Caravan Park

The park is pet-friendly and welcomes well-behaved dogs, with fenced sites set aside so pets have contained space. Directory listings indicate pets are generally free on standard powered and unpowered sites, with no extra surcharge, though this can change with management. Dogs stay on lead in common areas at all times, and they are kept out of the amenities block, laundry and camp kitchen. The usual caravan-park courtesy applies: clean up after your dog and keep barking in check.

Cabin policies are the one thing to pin down yourself. Dogs are typically welcome on caravan and campervan sites, but whether a dog can join you inside a cabin varies and has changed before, so call the park on (02) 6882 4067 before booking and ask about cabins, any pet fee, and whether a fenced site is free for your dates.

The vibe

Expect a straightforward, working park: powered sites with room to turn an RV, showers, toilets, drinking water, BBQ areas and a dump point. Reviews describe friendly neighbours, helpful staff and central location, alongside an honest acknowledgement that the park is dated and represents value for money rather than polish. For a one or two night stop on the way through the Orana region, that trade suits a lot of travellers with dogs in the back.

Getting there and parking

The entrance is on Bultje Street, close to the centre of Dubbo and easily reached from the Newell and Mitchell highways. Access suits caravans, camper trailers and motorhomes, and being in town means fuel, a chemist and dinner options are all within a short drive or walk.

While you're out there

The Macquarie River walking areas are a short drive away, and the Tracker Riley Cycleway gives you a paved, riverside circuit for an on-lead leg stretch. If your dog needs an off-lead run, South Dubbo Park Fenced Dog Park is the closest fully fenced option, with Buckingham Dog Park as a second choice on the other side of town. For coffee and breakfast the next morning, Alchemy on Victoria welcomes dogs at its outdoor tables.

Best for owners who want a fenced site close to town without paying resort prices. Confirm the fenced site is free for your dates when you book, and you have an easy overnight base for Dubbo and the surrounding region. More dog-friendly stays across the state are listed on the New South Wales stays page.