Maitland Showground
Maitland Showground is a well-regarded dog-friendly park in South Maitland where dogs are welcome on lead. You'll find parking and toilets nearby, while Central Park Cafe is around 450 metres away for an easy post-walk coffee. Some conditions apply, so it's worth checking before you visit.
Dog rules
Camping guests may bring registered and microchipped pets. Pets must be restrained at all times, must not be left outside unattended, and owners must clean up after their dogs. Camping and pet access may be unavailable during major events. Check with Maitland Showground before visiting. (Source: Maitland Showground / Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association.)
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Before you go
- ℹ️Dogs allowed at certain times/areas — check official source for details.
- 💧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.
Heaps of room, power, water, showers & toilets.quite and secured o/n! $30 a nite...whoo hoo!!
I was there for the Hunter Valley Caravan & Camping Show Heaps of parking A part from the rain, it was a Good Venue for the show
Great place to visit. Show was good, not overcrowded like the Sydney show with just as much to see. Will be back next year.
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