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 Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, TAS 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 Mersey Forest Creek Camp
Mersey Forest Rd, Mersey Forest, Tasmania Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires
#9 Wilmot Dam Camp Site
2 Ratings
Wilmot Dam Rd, Moina, Tasmania
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#8 River Derwent Riverside Tent Camping
2 Ratings
Lyell Hwy, Derwent Bridge, Tasmania
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- ✓ Free
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#7 King William Lake Camping & Boat Ramp
4 Ratings
Lyell Hwy, Derwent Bridge, Tasmania
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- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#6 Lake Gairdner Campsite
9 Ratings
Moina, Tasmania
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#5 Liena Mole Creek Campground
3 Ratings
Liena Rd, Liena, Tasmania
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- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#4 Lake Cethana Lorinna
1 Rating
Tasmania
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- ✓ Free
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#3 Lake Rosebery Camp
6 Ratings
Murchison Hwy, Tullah, Tasmania
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- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#2 Gormanston Rest Area
Lyell Hwy, Gormanston, Tasmania Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#1 Lake Rowallan
Tasmania Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires