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 Mutawintji National Park, NSW that still allow you to sit back, toast your feet and incinerate some marshmallows while telling stories about camping when you were a kid.
#8 MacCullochs Range Rest Area
Barrier Hwy, Wilcannia, New South Wales17 hours 11 minutes (408.9 km) drive from Mutawintji National Park
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
#7 Broken Hill Thackaringa Rest Area
Barrier Hwy, Broken Hill, New South Wales Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#6 Free Riverside Camping
4 Ratings
Wentworth Rd, Menindee, New South Wales
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#5 Lake Pamamaroo
5 Ratings
Main Weir Rd, Mennidee, New South Wales
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#4 Nelia Gaari Station Stay
1 Rating
Menindee-Wilcannia Rd, Menindee, New South Wales
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires
#3 Goodwood Stationstay
1 Rating
1025 Glendara Rd, White Cliffs NSW 2836
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Next to car
- ✓ Allotted Site
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Independent
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Firewood for sale
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Biking
- ✓ Hiking
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#2 Victory Park Caravan Park
4 Ratings
Barrier Hwy, Wilcannia, New South Wales
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#1 Mutawintji National Park
Mutawintji Gorge Rd, Mootwingee, New South Wales Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires