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 Daylesford - Hepburn Springs, 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 Mt Franklin Reserve
38 Ratings Mount Franklin Rd, Mount Franklin, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#9 Amblers Crossing Campground
5 Ratings Ambler Lane Track, Greendale, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Hike in
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Hiking
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#8 Slaty Creek Campsite
5 Ratings Slaty Creek Road, Cabbage Tree, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#7 Koala Park
Bungaree-Creswick Road, Creswick, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#6 Blackwood Mineral Springs Caravan Park
13 Ratings 41 Golden Point Road, Blackwood, Victoria, 3458, AU Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#5 Doug Stones Gold Map Campsite
1 Rating , Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#4 Warburtons Bridge
17 Ratings Drummond - Vaughan Forest Road, Glenluce. S37.10.207, E144.14.292, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#3 Wombat Trail Camp Ground
1 Rating Wombat State Park, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#2 Newstead Racecourse & Recreation Reserve
3 Ratings Cnr McNabb Rd & Jockey Dr, Newstead, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#1 Jubilee Lake Holiday Park
10 Ratings 151 Lake Road, Daylesford, Victoria, 3460, AU Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G