Maitland Showground
Maitland Showground is a dog-friendly park in South Maitland. Just 450m away, Central Park Cafe is a great nearby spot to grab a coffee with your pup.
Dog rules
Dogs must be on a leash in all public areas unless within a designated off-leash zone. Dog owners must pick up and dispose of dog waste in the disposal bins provided. Dogs must wear a collar and identification tag. Restricted or dangerous dogs are not permitted in off-leash areas. Source: Maitland City Council – Off leash dog areas (maitland.nsw.gov.au/residents/pets-animals/off-leash-dog-areas)
At a glance
Before you go
- 💧No confirmed drinking water — bring your own to be safe.
- 🌳No shade confirmed — take it easy on warmer days.
- 🗑Poo bags not confirmed — best to bring your own.
What people say
Welcoming and flexible caretaker. Spacious sites. One price $30 even if (like me) you don't need power. New clean toilet and hot shower amenities. Dogs on leash permitted. Short drive into town centre. I stayed 3 nights. 5-stars if an unpowered price option available.
Stayed 1 night. Plenty of room, power & water, whole area very level, staff in office very friendly as is caretaker. $25 per night. Is pet friendly if you need it just have to register them at the office. Felt very safe to unhitch and go exploring, which we did. When considering this camp just make sure there are no events on as camping is not available. Toilets near office are old but clean however other block is a big no. We will definitely be staying again when in the area.
Office gals are absolutely brilliant. Amenities are due for replacement. Security codes are a joke, as EVERYONE would know them by now. And as a consequence, grubs (from outside)? regularly make a disgusting mess. Seriously. Codes should be changed after every event, surely?!
Excellent camping facilities heaps of powered sites, easy access for vans and trailers, amenities blocks clean and heaps of hot water for showers!!
Amazing Showground with lots of events on each weekend. We went to the FMX freestyle and they had great fire 🔥 works at the end of the evening. Well organised event over 2 days, with lots of varieties of events. Great selection of food venders. Best Showground ever!!!👌🇦🇺
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How we know this
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