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 Kakadu, NT 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 Bucket Billabong
13615 Arnhem Hwy, Kakadu, Northern Territory Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#9 Maguk Campground
2 Ratings Kakadu NP, Northern Territory Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#8 Burdulba
2 Ratings Kakadu Hwy, Kakadu, Northern Territory Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#7 Sandy Billabong 4WD Camp
State Route 21, Kakadu, Northern Territory Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#6 Djarradjin (Muirella Park)
Kakadu Hwy, Kakadu, Northern Territory Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#5 Jim Jim Billabong
3 Ratings Kakadu Hwy, Kakadu, Northern Territory Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires
#4 South Alligator River Campspot
Northern Territory Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#3 Mardugal Camp 2
Kakadu Hwy, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires
#2 Malabanjbanjdju Camp Site
1 Rating Kakadu Hwy, Kakadu, Northern Territory Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#1 Alligator Billabong
1 Rating Old Jim Rd, Kakadu, Northern Territory Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires