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 Opalton, QLD 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 Middleton Hotel
2 Ratings
Kennedy Developmental Road, Middleton, Queensland
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#7 Broadwater Waterhole
via Longreach-Jundah Rd, Vergemont, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires
#6 Noonbah Station
Tonkoro Rd, Vergemont, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires
#5 Crawford Creek Rest Area
Landsborough Hwy, Corfield, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Allows fires
#4 Old Cork Homestead
Diamantina River Road, Middleton, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires
#3 Mistake Creek
1 Rating
Winton Jundah Road, Opalton, Queensland
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#2 Bough Shed Waterhole Camping Area
6 Ratings
Bladensburg NP, Queensland
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Allows fires
#1 Opalton Bush Camp
Unnamed Road, Opalton, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires