Dog Friendly National Parks in South Australia
If you are looking for nature reserves and parks where you are allowed to walk your dog, here are the places where you can take your pet on your family adventure.
Most South Australian national parks do not allow dogs, as they can disturb protected native wildlife and damage sensitive habitats, however there are some exceptions. Some parks and reserves have designated areas or trails where dogs are allowed, with conservation parks and recreation parks often more flexible than national parks.
Dogs are welcome at many of South Australia’s national parks – but there are rules to follow. Dogs must remain on a leash at all times (no longer than 2 metres long) and be sure to go prepared with doggy bags and pick up after your pet.
Dogs are allowed in some of Adelaide’s most popular parks, like Belair, Onkaparinga River and Para Wirra. Remember to remain on designated walking trails and be aware of dangers like snakes during the warmer months.
Here are some dog-friendly parks for you to visit with the family pooch around:
North of Adelaide CBD
- Anstey Hill Recreation Park
- Para Wirra Conservation Park
- Cobbler Creek Recreation Park
- Wara Wayingga-Tennyson Dunes Conservation Reserve
South of Adelaide CBD:
- Marino Conservation Park
- O’Halloran Hill Recreation Park (part of Glenthorne National Park-Ityamaiitpinna Yarta)
- Shepherds Hill Recreation Park
- Sturt Gorge Recreation Park
- Onkaparinga River Recreation Park
- Glenthorne National Park-Ityamaiitpinna Yarta
East of Adelaide CBD and Adelaide Hills:
- Belair National Park
- Brownhill Creek Recreation Park
- Greenhill Recreation Park
- Totness Recreation Park
- Morialta Conservation Park
- Mount George Conservation Park
- Blackwood Forest Recreation Park*
*As long as your dog remains under effective control you are welcome to explore this park with your pet off lead.
Check out our reviews of dog-friendly parks and reserves around Adelaide:
Woorabinda Bushland Reserve | Stirling | Review
Michael Perry Botanic Reserve | Stoneyfell | Review
Dog Friendly National Parks in South Australia
Café 1954 | Brownhill Creek, Adelaide | Review
Bushwalking & Koala Spotting | Morialta Conservation Park | Review
Bushwalking with Kids at Mount George Conservation Park | Adelaide Hills
Hiking & Biking at Mitcham’s Randell Park Reserve | Review
Exploring the Tennyson Dunes Discovery Trail | Review
Sturt Gorge Dam at Sturt Gorge Recreation Park | Flagstaff Hill | Review
Brownhill Creek Recreation Park | Mitcham | Review
Exploring Marino | Marino Conservation Park & Bandon Terrace Reserve | Review
Newman’s Nursery Ruins Walk | Anstey Hill Recreation Park – Vista | Review
Mountain Bike & Walking Trails | O’Halloran Hill Recreation Park
Onkaparinga River National Park & Recreation Park | Blewitt Springs/Onkaparinga Hills
For more information and all enquiries about dogs in national parks, visit the Dept for Environment and Water website or the National Parks and Wildlife SA website.
At Play & Go Adelaide we make every effort to provide accurate information to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We recommend confirming times, dates and details directly before making any plans as details may be subject to change.
Image Source: photos of dogs by Play & Go for illustration purposes only
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