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 Clare Valley, SA 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 Crystal Brook Caravan Park
3 Ratings 330 Goyder Hwy, Crystal Brook, South Australia59 minutes (81.9 km) drive from Clare Valley
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#9 Port Arthur Rest Area
Yorke Hwy, Port Arthur, South Australia1 hour 0 minutes (77.4 km) drive from Clare Valley
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#8 Burra Creek Gorge
3 Ratings Unnamed Road, Emu Downs, South Australia55 minutes (70.6 km) drive from Clare Valley
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires
#7 Worlds End Reserve (Burra Gorge)
28 Ratings Worlds End Gorge Road, Worlds End, South Australia54 minutes (69.7 km) drive from Clare Valley
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#6 Kapunda Tourist Park
Montefiore Street/ Baker Street, Kapunda, South Australia, 5373, AU49 minutes (67.7 km) drive from Clare Valley
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Kui Parks
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#5 Ryelands Farm Retreat
330 Ryelands Rd, Tarlee, South Australia42 minutes (55.4 km) drive from Clare Valley
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#4 White Cliffs Reserve
18 Ratings Yacka Rd, Koolunga, South Australia33 minutes (42 km) drive from Clare Valley
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#3 Riverton Caravan Park
2 Ratings Cnr Oxford Tce & Barrier Hwy, Riverton, South Australia32 minutes (39.2 km) drive from Clare Valley
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#2 Auburn Recreation Ground Camp Area
4 Ratings 21 Ford St, Auburn, South Australia18 minutes (22.8 km) drive from Clare Valley
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#1 Discovery Parks - Clare
5 Ratings Lot 136 Main North Rd, Clare, South Australia1 minutes (1.7 km) drive from Clare Valley
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Discovery Holiday Parks
- ✓ Top Parks
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G