Bay view RV park

Bay View RV Park is a small, quiet camping ground at Lot 81 Robertson Road in Port Lincoln, built almost entirely around self-contained rigs: caravans, campervans and motorhomes. It is a low-key, well-reviewed stop where dogs are welcome, and for travellers crossing the Eyre Peninsula with a dog aboard it is one of the cheaper places to pull up within reach of town.

Dogs at the Bay View RV Park

Pets are permitted on site and are expected to stay on a lead at all times within the park. There are no dedicated dog washing facilities, so bring towels and plan for sandy coats after the coast. The park caters to adult couples and families with self-contained vehicles rather than offering cabins, which means your dog stays in your own setup with you.

Site fees sit at around $20 per night per van, and there is an option to request access to extra on-site amenities for a further fee of roughly $10, which the owners handle case by case. Because pet rules, site allocations and amenities access are confirmed directly with management, call or text ahead when you book to make sure your dog is expected and your rig suits the site.

Reviewers consistently call out the grassy, shaded sites, the quiet feel and the friendly owners, with the park rated highly for value. It suits travellers wanting a calm overnight base rather than a resort-style park with facilities.

Worth knowing

Port Lincoln is the gateway to some spectacular coastal national parks, but dogs are not permitted in Lincoln National Park or Coffin Bay National Park, so plan your sightseeing days around that. For off-lead time, the Port Lincoln dog park gives your dog a proper run, and dogs are otherwise on-lead on the town's coastal walking tracks.

Getting there and out and about

The park sits on Robertson Road on the edge of Port Lincoln, an easy drive from the Lincoln Highway approach to town. From base, the foreshore, the town jetty and the seafood scene are all a short drive away, and there is dog-friendly dining to be had at Del Giorno's Cafe if you want a break from cooking in the van.

If you want to compare the area's dog-friendly options, the Port Lincoln Tourist Park takes pets on its powered and unpowered sites, and the Port Lincoln Cabin Park and Apartments offers a different setup again.

More self-contained stays are listed in the South Australia pet friendly stays guide and the Port Lincoln destination guide.