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 Telopea Downs, 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 Broken Bucket Campsite
2 Ratings
Nhill-Murrayville Rd, Big Desert, Victoria
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Allows fires
#9 Ngarkat Conservation Park Pertendi Hut
Bordertown Rd 42Ks From Mallee Hwy, South Australia Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#8 Stan's Campsite
Stan's camp track, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#7 The Springs
Big Desert Murrayville Nhill Track, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
#6 Nhill Caravan Park
6 Ratings
93 Victoria St, Nhill, Victoria
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#5 Broughtons Waterhole
2 Ratings
McDonald Hwy, Kaniva, Victoria
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- ✓ Free
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#4 Yanipy Nature Reserve
Yanipy School Block, Kaniva, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#3 Doggers hut
South Australia Get directions- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#2 Red Gum Swamp
1 Rating
Red Gum Track Central Block, Little Desert, Victoria
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- ✓ Free
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#1 Kaniva Caravan Park
5 Ratings
Baker St, Kaniva, Victoria
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G