Myrtle Park Camping & Recreation Ground
- Dogs
- Welcome
- Size cap
- No cap
- Pet fee
- $21
- Where
- Targa, TAS
- Policy checked
- 2026-06-11
What visitors mention
Pet policy
Pet Policy & Dogs: Dogs are allowed , but they must be kept on a lead and under control at all times. Note that there may be specific designated or sensitive zones within the wider recreation grounds where pets have stricter limitations, so keep an eye out for local signage.
Myrtle Park Camping & Recreation Ground sits on the banks of the St Patricks River at 38250 Tasman Highway, Targa, roughly halfway between Launceston and Scottsdale on the A3. It is the kind of campground dog owners hope for: broad flat grass, room for big rigs, river access out your door and a genuinely relaxed bush setting, all council-run and low cost.
Dogs at the Myrtle Park Camping & Recreation Ground
Dogs are welcome and the park's official listings describe it as pet friendly, with two conditions: your dog stays on a lead and under effective control at all times, and the signed environmentally sensitive areas within the reserve are off limits entirely, so read the markers when you walk the river flats. There are no dog-specific facilities, so bring your own water, bowls and bedding. One caveat worth knowing: some directories describe the park as pet friendly on powered sites only, so if a powered site is what you are after, confirm with the City of Launceston when you book.
The place
The campground handles tents, caravans, campervans and large motorhomes on level, grassed sites with easy highway access. Facilities are a step above most low-cost river camps: flushing toilets, hot showers, a laundry, free electric and gas barbecues, a camp kitchen, picnic tables and fire pits, and a playground for kids. Rates run roughly $24 to $30 a night depending on the site, and bookings are required during the camping season through the council's Myrtle Park page. Campers repeatedly mention the river setting and, if you are lucky at dawn or dusk, platypus in the St Patricks River.
Close by with the dogs
The riverside walking is the main draw and it starts at your site. If you are heading into the region, the Lilydale Tavern and the Lock Shop Cafe back towards Launceston are practical meal stops where the outdoor areas suit a dog, and the Targa hill roads around the park are quiet enough for a leashed leg-stretch if you time it between traffic.
More stays in the region are on the Targa destination page, and the full list is in the Tasmania stays index.
Policy verified 11 June 2026 Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
