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 Picola, VIC 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 Barmah Camp Site
3 Ratings Sand Ridge Track, Barmah, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#9 Gulpa Retreat Tourist Park
32 Picnic Point Rd, Mathoura, New South Wales Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Glamping
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Garbage
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#8 Panda's Paradise
River Rd, Yielima, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#7 Murraybank Caravan Park
Picnic Point Rd, Mathoura, New South Wales Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#6 Boys Weekend Site
River Road, Picola, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#5 Gulf Camping Ground
River Road, Picola, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#4 Wakiti Creek Resort
6 Ratings 500 Yambuna Bridge Rd, Kotupna, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#3 Barmah State Park
1 Rating Mc Cana St, Barmah, Follow Until You Hit The River., Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#2 Goulbourn Bend
Unnamed Rd, Echuca Village, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#1 Riverbank Caravan Park
2 Ratings 9 Park St, Nathalia, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G