White Sands Riverfront Caravan Park

White Sands Riverfront Caravan Park sits on the Murray River at White Sands, a small settlement south of Murray Bridge in South Australia, and it takes dogs on its camping and caravan sites. The combination that matters for travellers is river frontage plus green grass: a proper stretch of lawn for a dog that has spent the day in the car, and water at the bank for a swim.

Dogs at the White Sands Riverfront Caravan Park

Camping directories and guest feedback list the park as pets allowed on powered and camping sites. Dogs stay on lead within the grounds. What is not published anywhere is whether dogs can go inside the cabins or other fixed accommodation, and no pet fee or size limit is listed, so if you want a cabin rather than a site, call the park on +61 407 715 480 before you book. The park runs mainly through its Facebook page rather than a full website, which is also the quickest way to check current conditions.

Max: Bring your own water bowl and assume the lead rule applies everywhere on site, not just near the amenities block. Riverbank campgrounds are shared ground.

The place

Guests consistently rate the setting: river views, a pretty, compact park and easygoing staff. Sites are set up for vehicle access with parking beside your pitch. It suits a caravan or camping stop on the Murray rather than a resort-style stay, and the small-town quiet is part of the appeal.

Getting there and parking

The park is on White Sands Road, White Sands SA, off the Murray Bridge side of the river, about 20 minutes from Murray Bridge and a similar distance from Tailem Bend and the Dukes Highway turnoff. Drive-in access to your site is standard; confirm allocation when booking.

Out and about nearby

The Johnstone Park Fenced Dog Park in Murray Bridge is the closest fully enclosed run, and Wellington Caravan Park down at the ferry crossing is another riverfront base on the same loop. In the same settlement, Bill's Boathouse offers a very different kind of Murray stay if you ever travel without the dog.

More pet friendly stays in South Australia and the White Sands guide are below.