The Scrub Campsite

The Scrub Campsite is a private bushland property in Lower Inman Valley, inland from Victor Harbor on the Fleurieu Peninsula, with ten to thirteen secluded sites set into remnant scrub. Dogs are welcome to camp alongside you, which makes it a rare find on a stretch of coast where national park and conservation reserves close to dogs.

Dogs at The Scrub

Pets are generally welcome across the property, with the main condition that dogs stay under control at all times. No separate pet fee or size limit appears in the booking information, but small-operator policies shift between seasons, so confirm at booking rather than assuming. Bring your own dog bowls and waste bags - the listing does not detail pet-specific facilities - and note that the surrounding national parks and Granite Island are off limits to dogs, so plan walks on council reserves and beaches instead.

The vibe

Sites suit tents, camper trailers, vans and swags, each spaced apart in the scrub for real privacy. Amenities are basic and honest: a compost toilet, barbecues and seating, with reviewers highlighting helpful hosts and the bushland setting. This is low-key, semi-secluded bush camping rather than a powered caravan park experience - come self-sufficient and expect the smell of scrub, not manicured lawns.

Getting there and parking

Lower Inman Valley sits about 15 minutes inland from Victor Harbor along Inman Valley Road. You drive in and park at your site, and the isolation is the point - the nearest supplies are back in Victor Harbor or Port Elliot, so stock up before you arrive.

Close by with the dogs

For a fenced run and playground combination on the way past, Victor Harbor Fenced Dog Park is the closest secure off-leash option, and Victor Harbor Holiday Park is the powered-park alternative if you want amenities this campsite skips. Another valley option with the dog is Nest & Nature in Inman Valley.

More stays in the region are on the Lower Inman Valley destination page, and the full list is in the SA stays index.