Allawah Scout Camp

Allawah Scout Camp is a three-tiered riverfront campsite on the Brisbane River at Mount Crosby, taking tents, caravans and camper trailers on powered and unpowered sites. Dogs are welcome, but the rule that shapes the whole stay is a strict one: leads on at all times, no exceptions.

Dogs at the Allawah Scout Camp

This is an outdoor camping stay, not a bunkhouse or cabin operation, and it suits dogs well in that format. Dogs must stay on lead and are never to be left unattended at your site, and clean-up is expected to be prompt. Nothing is supplied for securing a dog, so bring your own ground spike or long tie-out lead. The site is forested, so check your dog for ticks regularly during and after the stay, particularly around the ears and armpits after river walks.

Worth knowing

The camp has a quiet, rustic bush-camping atmosphere remarkably close to Brisbane, with genuine river frontage and generous open space between sites. Bookings are essential by phone, email or the Scouts Queensland booking portal; the camp fills up and drive-through arrivals are not permitted when full, especially on weekends. Confirm current rules and availability directly when booking.

Getting there and parking

The camp sits on Allawah Road at Mount Crosby, on the Brisbane River's edge. Road access suits all vehicle types including caravans and motorhomes, and sites are spacious enough to park alongside your setup.

Make a day of it

Treat this as a lead-on, river-view camp rather than an off-leash run. For an off-lead stretch, Mt Crosby dog off leash park is just across the river in Chuwar, and Pioneer Crescent Park Fenced Dog Park in Bellbowrie adds a secure option. In the same suburb, Rustic-Sunflower Guest House is the other local stay to compare. More options are on the QLD listing and the Mount Crosby guide.

Max: river views, shady sites and a caretaker who actually enforces the lead rule. Pack the ground spike and check for ticks every evening.