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 Cape Melville National Park, QLD 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 5 Mile Creek
Lakefield NP, Queensland Get directions- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires
#9 Horseshoe Lagoon Camping Area
Horseshoe Lagoon Rd, Lakefield, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires
#8 Orange Plain Camp 4
1 Rating Rinyirru (Lakefield National Park), Queensland Get directions- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#7 Campsite Bathurst Head
1 Rating Princess Charlotte Bay - Kalpowar, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#6 Hann River Roadhouse
2 Ratings Peninsula Developmental Rd, Laura, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#5 Morehead River
Peninsula Developmental Road, Laura, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#4 Elim Beach Camp
2 Ratings Hopevale out of Cooktown, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#3 Musgrave Roadhouse
2 Ratings Peninsula Developmental Rd, Yarraden, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Allows fires
#2 Dingo Waterhole Campsite
Lakefield National Park, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#1 Marrett River Bush Camp
1 Rating , Queensland Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires