Off-Leash Dog Parks & Beaches in Shoalhaven, New South Wales

Shoalhaven Off-Leash Dog Parks & Beaches: 2026 Guide

Shoalhaven Dog Parks and beaches have a strong mix on offer, from the white sand at Huskisson to secure, community-built dog parks like the Bomo Dog Bowl. Whether you’re after an off-leash swim at Washerwomans Beach (open 24 Hours, 7 Days) or an agility challenge in Nowra, there’s a lot to choose from. For official maps and timed access rules, check the Shoalhaven City Council website, or explore our 2026 guide below.

Shoalhaven Dog Park Map

Use our interactive map to find your local leash-free reserve. Blue pins mark fully fenced parks, orange pins mark beaches and open reserves. Click any pin for the address and our full local review.

Fenced Dog Parks in Shoalhaven

These fully fenced facilities offer secure spaces for training or high-energy play.

Bomo Dog Bowl (Bomaderry): A huge, fully fenced facility with double gates, agility equipment, and a communal toy bucket. It’s safe, social, and purpose-built for fun.

Full Review: Bomo Dog Bowl →

• Clifton Park (Sanctuary Point): A fully fenced park with agility gear and a covered picnic shelter. View Clifton Park.
• Milton Showground: Features a dedicated, fenced agility park. Note: Closed during major events. Check Milton Guide.
• Nowra Showground: Offers a specific fenced agility area within the larger showground complex. See Nowra Details.
• Camp Quality Park (Berry): A secure fenced run combined with beautiful on-leash creek walks nearby. Explore Berry Park.

Off-Leash Dog Beaches

Shoalhaven’s beaches vary widely on off-leash rules: some are open 24 Hours, 7 Days, while others have strict timed access.

Huskisson Beach: The social heart of Jervis Bay, with white sand and calm water, backed by a reserve with toilets and BBQs.

Strictly timed: 4:00pm–8:00am (Summer) / 3:00pm–10:00am (Winter).

Beach Guide: Huskisson →

• Washerwomans Beach (Bendalong): One of the few beaches with off-leash access 24 Hours, 7 Days, with calm water and good amenities. View Washerwomans.
• Narrawallee Beach: Clean sand, but strictly timed and with specific access tracks only. Read Access Rules.
• Shoalhaven Heads Beach: A large, windswept surf beach open 24 Hours, 7 Days, good for high-energy runs. Check Heads Beach.
• Callala Beach: Beautiful and calm, but watch out for the prohibited zones at either end. See Callala Map.
• Collers Beach (Mollymook): A rocky, interesting beach with access 24 Hours, 7 Days, great for exploring rock pools. Explore Collers.
• Cormorant Beach (Bawley Point): A quiet, rustic beach, open 24 Hours, 7 Days, for those escaping the crowds. View Cormorant.

Open Reserves & River Access

For a change of scenery, these reserves offer river swims and open grass.

• River Road Reserve (Shoalhaven Heads): A good family picnic spot, off-leash 24 Hours, 7 Days, with river access, BBQs, and playgrounds. View River Reserve.
• Swan Lake (Swanhaven): Completely calm water with no waves, good for puppies. Timed access applies. Check Swan Lake.
• Ulladulla Harbour North Beach: A convenient, sheltered cove right in town for a quick dip. See Harbour Beach.
• Ratcliffe Park (Worrigee): A simple sports field for a run when games aren’t on. View Park.