Howlong Caravan Park

Howlong Caravan Park sits at 55 Hume Street in Howlong, on the NSW side of the Murray, a relaxed country park of grassy powered sites, cabins and villas an easy walk from the riverbank, pubs and shops. It welcomes dogs and sits next door to the town's fenced off-leash dog park, which is the standout for anyone travelling with a dog on the Murray run.

Dogs at the park

Pets are welcome in the park provided they are kept on a lead at all times and you clean up after them, and a small extra charge may apply. For sites, that is the whole story. Cabins are the caveat: rules for pets indoors can vary by unit and some cabins may be off limits, so mention the dog when you book and confirm the allocation with the park directly. Reviewers consistently flag the park as genuinely pet-friendly, helped by the dog park next door for a proper off-lead run.

The place

Grassy powered sites give dogs a comfortable surface to settle on, and cabins and villas are there for anyone wanting a roof. Guests rate the park around 4 out of 5, mentioning clean amenities, a low-key feel and how easy it is to walk into town. It is simple country-park territory rather than a resort, which is exactly the point for this kind of stop.

Close by with the dogs

The fenced dog park next door on Hawkins Street is the headline: mowed, secure and clean, and within the recreation grounds so you can walk straight out from the site. The Murray riverbank and Lions Riverside Park are close for on-lead walks, the shops and pubs of Howlong are minutes on foot, and 1/2 Acre Coffee Lounge covers morning coffee in town. If the park is full, Albury Central Tourist Park is the next pet-friendly base along the road.

Pepsi: Off-lead park on one side, river walks on the other, and the pub within ambling distance. Settle in quickly.

More options across the state are on the NSW dog-friendly stays list, and the Howlong destination guide covers the rest of the town.