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 Old Pier Beach, 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 Lilydale Falls Reserve
11 Ratings 231 Golconda Rd, Lilydale, Tasmania40 minutes (45.4 km) drive from Old Pier Beach
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#9 Waterhouse - Mathers
1 Rating Unnamed Rd, Waterhouse, Tasmania56 minutes (41.9 km) drive from Old Pier Beach
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#8 Waterhouse Point
4 Ratings Unnamed Rd, Waterhouse, Tasmania56 minutes (41.9 km) drive from Old Pier Beach
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#7 Springfield Picnic Area
80 East Diddleum Road, South Springfield, Tasmania42 minutes (39.8 km) drive from Old Pier Beach
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- ✓ Free
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#6 South Croppies Point
1 Rating South Croppies Rd, Waterhouse, Tasmania45 minutes (39.1 km) drive from Old Pier Beach
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#5 Platypus Park Camping
1 Rating 20 Ada Street, Bridport Tasmania 7262, Australia6 minutes (3.8 km) drive from Old Pier Beach
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#4 Old Mac's Caravan & Motorhome Farm Stay
2 Ratings 53 Sandown Rd, Norwood, Launceston, Tasmania Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Independent
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Firewood for sale
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Garbage
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Coffee Nearby
- ✓ Cafe onsite
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#3 Pioneer Lake
Racecourse Road, Pioneer, Tasmania Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#2 York Town Campsite 'Watermill Cottage'
3 Ratings 30 Bowens Rd, York Town, Tasmania Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#1 Dalgarth Park
2 Ratings Dalgarth Rd, Harford, Tasmania Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G