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 Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre National Park, 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.
#5 Gregory Creek Campsite
Oodnadatta Track, South Australia6 hours 20 minutes (333.9 km) drive from Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre National Park
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- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Allows fires
#4 Clayton Bore
2 Ratings
Birdsville Track, South Australia
4 hours 5 minutes (208.2 km) drive from Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre National Park
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#3 Cooper Creek Camp
South Australia2 hours 33 minutes (126.1 km) drive from Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre National Park
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#2 Cooper Creek Camp
Birdsville Track, Marree, South Australia2 hours 33 minutes (126 km) drive from Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre National Park
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Allows fires
#1 Mungerannie Hotel & Camp Area
3 Ratings
Birdsville Track, South Australia
1 hour 19 minutes (57.5 km) drive from Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre National Park
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires