Dog friendly bush camps South Oz & Vic west coast

John,
Animals allowed in State Forrest areas, lots of these around the G.O.R. If they have a problem with dogs then all the horse riders around this way would find access difficult also,
Rolande

Thanks for your reply John.
Yes, I am well aware of the reasons that dogs are not welcome in most national parks and reserves. I would certainly not expect to be able to take a dog into a national park or conservation area. Some states allow dogs in state forests along with trail bikes, horses and other forms of recreation as the forests have already been cut down at least once in these areas. I'm sure Tasmania has some and as Rolande says, so do the Otways. I think it's also possible to camp on crown land. I'm merely asking of any more of these types of places exist around the route we will travel so that we are not stuck in caravan parks the whole way. We are relocating so wouldn't normally have the dog with us. Have you seen the cost of air freighting a dog? I don't think the 3 year old would like to be without his dog for too long either. I also wouldn't let the dog off the lead at all, just like a van park, he's not trained well enough to be trusted yet at 6 months old.
Cheers Dougie

Thanks Rolande,
I did see mention of at least two car based campsites that allow dogs on a web site. I'll get hold of the map. I've that there are several good drives in the Otways so will be keen to check them out.
With the amount of people travelling these days it would be good to have some bush areas to camp in with your dogs. Although there is always the element of the community who wouldn't be able to do this responsibly. Shame really.
Cheers
Dougie

Dougie,
For more info you can email me on
UHUFORREST at YAHOO dot COM dot AU
Rolande

Thanks Chris.
I think I'll do that.
Dougie

Thanks Baz,
Got one book and will now get the bush camp one.
Cheers
Dougie

Thanks Wolfie.
I definitely didn't know that. I've been to Adelaide twice And driven through to WA a couple of times. Don't know much about the area we are heading through at all. Good to gain local knowledge.
Thanks
Dougie