Glasshouse Mountains Caravan and Camping Park

Glasshouse Mountains Caravan and Camping Park sits at 2001 Old Gympie Road at the base of the Glass House Mountains, a quiet, no-frills base for walkers and climbers headed for the national park. It takes pets, but the park's own rules narrow that considerably: small lap dogs only, so read the fine print before you book with anything bigger than a lap dog.

Dogs at the Glasshouse Mountains Caravan and Camping Park

The park accepts small lap dogs on camping and caravan sites. Hunting dogs and Bull Terriers are explicitly excluded, and the rules are enforced, so ring ahead before you arrive. Dogs must be on a leash and attended at all times, and must not be left alone in a caravan or tent. Pet fees and site availability vary, so confirm both with the park when you book.

The vibe

This is a camping and caravan park without cabins, marketed as a quiet site rather than a party park. Powered sites, hot showers, clean amenities, fire pits and a communal fireplace make up the facilities, and reviewers call out the well-kept lawns and the mountain views. That quiet-bush-park character suits dogs that do not cope with crowds and noise.

Getting there and parking

Old Gympie Road runs through the foothills just off the Steve Irwin Way corridor, a few minutes from the Bruce Highway at Beerwah. Australia Zoo is nearby, and the villages of Glass House Mountains and Beerwah cover supplies. You drive straight onto your site, so parking is never a question.

Close by with the dogs

Leave the national park walks for the humans: dogs are not allowed on Glass House Mountains National Park trails or in the Beerburrum and Beerwah State Forest camping areas. The Mill Park fenced dog park at Beerwah is the off-lead option a short drive away, and the Glasshouse Tavern covers pub meals. Beerwah Caravan Park is the alternative park in town if this one is full.

Worth knowing

The Sunshine Coast hinterland is a high-risk paralysis tick area, so keep the prevention up to date and check your dog over each evening, especially after time in long grass. Cooler months from autumn through spring make the climbing-and-hiking combo easier for dogs left resting at camp.

More around the region is on the Queensland stays list and in the Glass House Mountains guide.