They say life is better around the campfire. And we could not agree more.
Over the years due to increase fire risk it's become a challenge to find great campsites that allow you to have a fire by your tent.
Please be a responsible Aircamper and brush up on your fire safety knowledge. Bushwalking NSW has a great article that'll give you the rundown on how to light a fire responsibly.
Below we've collected some hidden gems near Billabong, VIC that still allow you to sit back, toast your feet and incinerate some marshmallows while telling stories about camping when you were a kid.
#10 Howitts Hut
3 Ratings Howitt Road, Howitt Plains, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#9 East Of Bluff Hut
1 Rating Bluff Track, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#8 Thomastown Camp Ground
Kelly Lane, Thomastown, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Allows fires
#7 Talbotville
6 Ratings McMillan Rd, Wongungarra, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#6 Wild Dog Camp
Kelly Hut Track, Tamboritha, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Allows fires
#5 Eaglevale Campground
5 Ratings 4494 Wonnangatta Rd, Crooked River, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#4 Camp Creek campground
Mnt Speculation Walkway, Wabonga, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#3 Kellys Hut
1 Rating Kelly Lane, Tamboritha, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#2 Crooked River Track
3 Ratings Collingwood Spur Tack, Wongungarra, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#1 Guys Hut
Moroka Junction Track, Billabong, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires